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Space elevators, a way of getting cargo and materials into space without rockets, have made frequent appearances in science fiction for decades. Making them a reality, however, is challenging. In this latest edition of Periodic Graphics in C&EN, we take a look some of the material requirements for space elevators, and which existing materials might be close to meeting these requirements. See the full graphic on the C&EN site.
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