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== Major Development Issues Related to this Component == | |||
#[[FullBudget| Full budget analysis of the construction and operation of the space elevator]] | |||
== Additional Work Needed == | |||
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|width="200pt"| Completed and Ongoing Efforts | |||
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|Detailed analysis of each subcomponent || Accurate quotes on production of various components|| | |||
*[[TBD| The Space Elevator by Edwards, Westling]] | |||
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|Detailed operational costs || Costs based on existing projects of similar scope || | |||
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Revision as of 22:25, 12 July 2008
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 |
Major Development Issues Related to this Component
Additional Work Needed
| Item | Notes | Completed and Ongoing Efforts |
| Detailed analysis of each subcomponent | Accurate quotes on production of various components | |
| Detailed operational costs | Costs based on existing projects of similar scope |
