space elevator

English

Noun

space elevator (plural space elevators)

1. A hypothetical cable, connecting the ground with space, which includes an elevator used to lift payloads or people into orbit.

Synonyms

• beanstalk
• space bridge
• star ladder

Translations

cable connecting ground with space

• Finnish: avaruushissi
• French: ascenseur spatial (fr) m
• Italian: ascensore spaziale m
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• Portuguese: elevador espacial m
• Swedish: rymdhiss