Although there are many conceptual doubts, not the least engineering, the American FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has allowed airspace tests for the LiftPort Group. The LiftPort Group aims to make “the space lift” reality before 12th April 2018.
Because space-stations need transport lifts as well they receive now more backing. Got to love that Space Lift target though.
Previous entry about the space lift is here.
Update: Can’t wait? Bring you own custom build satelite in orbit for 40,000 dollar, no millions required.
Update2: Date 2018 seems also deadline for landing 4 men on the moon.
Update3: First Critics about insane costs have already stood up in the New Scientist.
