30,000 km-long space elevator on Ceres could aid space travel
Researchers have proposed a 30,000 km-long space elevator on Ceres to extract water and launch payloads more efficiently. Made with carbon nanotubes, the elevator could reduce fuel needs by 15% and energy use by 60%. While promising for life support and propulsion, the plan faces challenges like power shortages and communication delays due to Ceres’ distant location.