Toronto Scientists Create A Stairway To Heaven

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Three scientists at York University in Toronto, Canada have created a prototype of an alternative to a space 'elevator' which would allow tourists and researchers to travel 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) up to a space station at the edge of space. Inflatable modules using a helium-type gas would be used.

It would take approximately 40 minutes to ascend the tower and tourists would be able to have a space view of 600 kilometers in any direction without experiencing zero gravity.

A demonstration is planned in the coming weeks.

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