When Will We Have a Space Elevator?

Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. Can we build an elevator to space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down what it would take to complete this engineering marvel and whether it would be better than rockets. Learn about rocket fuel, geosynchronous orbit, and how carbon nanotubes would factor in. How long would a ride in the space elevator take? Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Space Elevator 1:29 - A Geostationary Space Port 3:33 - Building with Carbon Nanofibers 6:35 - Do We Need a Space Elevator? 7:58 - How Long A Ride Would Take Check out our second channel, @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book, 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson