We definitely won't see a space elevator built in any foreseeable future. But there is a similar but much more practical approach – a skyhook. How close are we to creating one? Why is it useful? What challenges does it bring and when can we expect first practical demonstrations? Finding out in this interview.

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🟣 Guest: Dr. Markus Landgraf

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📜 A multi-stage orbital sky hook for exploration in the new space transportation era

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0094576525004485

• 00:00 Intro

• 01:52 What is a skyhook

• 24:52 Materials

• 28:23 Possible practical tests

• 30:30 Current obsessions

• 36:59 Final thoughts

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