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		philwelch on April 20, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Space Elevator I would imagine rather than hauling up a big counterweight, you might be better served capturing a near-earth asteroid and hauling it in.

Sharlin on April 20, 2023 [–]

Yes. However, capturing a NEO might still be more difficult than just using a longer tether.

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