Space Elevator Safety
Dennis discusses the potential risks associated with solar storms and how they could affect the space elevator's tether, emphasizing the importance of non-conductive materials and advance warnings. He explains that while the idea of a tether falling to Earth may sound dramatic, it's unlikely due to the tether's design and location over the ocean. The conversation also touches on the ongoing challenges of developing technologies like fusion energy and the space elevator, both of which seem perpetually "25 to 30 years away."In this clip
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