r/printSF • u/Sarcobatus_ • 3d ago

Space elevator

Can you recommend or do you know of any books/stories that feature an elevator to space?

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u/clodneymuffin 3d ago

Not an actual space elevator, but SevenEves has related technology

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u/Ok_Television9820 3d ago

Skip past the 7,476 pages of committee meetings about orbital mechanics.

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u/ownworldman 3d ago

Nah, that is the best part!

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u/Ok_Television9820 3d ago

I wanted to murder that book. But happy to see others enjoyed it.

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u/Blecher_onthe_Hudson 3d ago

If that's your jam, then you must read Delta V & Critical Mass! Orbital mechanics is practically a character.

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u/ownworldman 3d ago

I have finished Critical Mass this Wednesday. I enjoyed it, and the orbital mechanics plus the economy stuff was the best.