Originally Posted By: Mike Kremer
Come to think of it.....instead of the Travelator cable anchored at the Equator, would it be subject to less tension (i.e less centrifical force) were it anchored at, or near the N or S pole??
I cant figure that one out.....any ideas anyone?

Being at the equator, it could, in effect, be in geostationary orbit. It would need an extension of height beyond the geostationary satellite zone in order to counterbalance the weight of materials extending downward, but this would offer an additional advantage for vehicles launching at the upper extremity owing to the relatively high tangential force serving to oppose gravity.

I think we can safely say that such a project would be unworkable in the polar regions.

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