Japan is about to test elevators from the ground to the universe

On 9/11, Japan will first test the elevator project to space with the expectation of changing the method of transporting people and goods into space by the current spacecraft.

According to CNet, researchers from Shizuoka University in Japan and some organizations will first test the elevator project to space in September. The system is responsible for transporting people and goods via a connecting cable. between the earth and the similar space station the operation of the elevator.

On 9/11, Japan will first test the elevator project to the universe.(Photo: Obayashi Corporation).

On September 11, two 10cm-sized micro-satellite units will be transported from Tanegashima Space Center to the International Space Station. A camera will be attached to this satellite to record the entire process.

Research has encountered many obstacles including the development of a special connecting cable capable of resisting high-energy rays in space to transmit electricity from the Earth to space and keeping the space elevator safe. all from collisions from space debris or meteors.

If successful, the project will help reduce costs and risks from the current spacecraft transport method.

Currently, the cost of transporting goods by spacecraft is about 20,000 USD / kg. Meanwhile the space elevator promises to withdraw this figure to only 200 USD. The researchers also expected the elevator to achieve a travel speed of about 200km / h and to the ISS space station after 8 days.