A bunch of resources & links to other sites with up-to-date space elevator information can be found there as well.
According to their 'How close?' page a tether material has now been developed that would meet the minimum strength requirements. Exciting stuff. (well for some :))
The Spaceward Foundation hosts Elevator:2010 - the Space Elevator Challenge. Competitions are held in power beaming & tether strength.
A bunch of resources & links to other sites with up-to-date space elevator information can be found there as well.
According to their 'How close?' page a tether material has now been developed that would meet the minimum strength requirements. Exciting stuff. (well for some :))