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NOVA scienceNOW: Space Elevator
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Program Overview
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NOVA follows scientists in their quest to produce an elevator to space made
from carbon nanotubes.
This NOVA scienceNOW segment:
explains how an elevator to space could be constructed from a special
form of carbon—a nanotube. follows contestants in a NASA competition to build and race
space-elevator prototypes. describes the amazing versatility of carbon, its special properties, and
its geometric forms. explains how carbon nanotubes are made. outlines the cutting-edge research regarding production of carbon
nanotubes that are long enough and strong enough to use in constructing a space
elevator.
Taping Rights: Can be used up to one year after the program is taped off the air.
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