Japanese researchers design space elevator

Japanese researchers design space elevator

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11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the construction of a space elevator using a high-strength steel cable with carbon nanotubes. It includes plans to deploy satellites that will connect to the cable and measure 10 cm on each side. The elevator will consist of six oval-shaped cars, each 18 meters long and 7.2 meters wide. Cameras attached to the satellites will record the elevator's movement in space.

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What is the approximate length of the steel cable mentioned?

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What material is being considered as the primary component for the nanotube?

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How many satellites are planned to be released with the space elevator?

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What are the dimensions of the oval-shaped cars that will be part of the space elevator?

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What function will the cameras attached to the satellites serve?

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