SpaceElevatorCost

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Budget

The capital construction and operational costs of the space elevator have traditionally been considered a major barrier. Here we will define the budget and determine how it impacts the program.

Units Cost
Ribbon
Production facility
Ribbon production
Anchor station
Power beaming system
Lasers
Optics
Facility
Tracking system
Deployment spacecraft
Launch costs
Construction climbers
Operations facilities
Administration
Housing
Power generation
Fuel
Generator

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