Description
In a future where humanity reaches for the stars, visionary engineer Vannemar Morgan conceives of an audacious project: a colossal space elevator stretching twenty-four thousand miles into the heavens. This monumental undertaking promises to revolutionize travel and connect Earth to the cosmos, but it is fraught with immense challenges. Morgan must navigate a labyrinth of technical hurdles, political opposition, and economic constraints, all while confronting deeply held beliefs and the very forces of nature. Arthur C. Clarke masterfully weaves a tale of ambition, innovation, and the enduring human spirit as it confronts the seemingly impossible.
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paperback
Aspect
Published Sep 1, 2001
352 pages
ISBN: 9780446677943
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First Published
1979
Language
eng
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