[jakedata]

aaand... they went to spider silk space elevators. Good for them. I'll be in line to buy a ticket when they are ready.

[zardo]

Ridiculous editorializing, spider silk is remarkably tough. But it's specific strength is less than fiber glass.

[coffeebeqn]

It’s also not very rigid so how would it work for an elevator? Maybe they could tie the other end to the moon

[phkahler]

>> t’s also not very rigid so how would it work for an elevator?

Think bungee jumping. From space.