Japanese Company Aims for Space Elevator by 2050

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Space Elevators & Tethers | Spaceflight & Space Technology | Space.com

http://www.space.com/14656-japanese-space-elevator-2050-proposal.html

People could be gliding up to space on high-tech elevators by 2050 if a Japanese construction company's ambitious plans come to fruition.

Go Japan! Go-go-go-go! XD