Abstract
The Virtual Beanstalk Project is an internet-based design workshop and feasibility study for a near space beanstalk which is supported by hydrogen balloons attached to a near space station floating at 20 kilometers above sea level. All designs are done by volunteers and therefore the project has not appreciably moved forward. This beanstalk concept entails the use of a lightweight, high strength Spectra polyurethane tether which anchors the high altitude research platform to the ground. Access to the platform is via solar electric elevators which climb the tether by using an electric winch. The near space platform could offer a research platform for near earth phenomena, life support studies in near space conditions, a telecommunications station or a national security radar station. Operating expenses could be offset by revenue from adventure tourism. A horizontal launch rail for rockets is planned. Project website is at: http://members.aol.com/beanstalkr/project/
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