The Space Elevator: A History of a Visionary Technology - Paperbackby Bala Krishna (Author) The idea of a Space Elevator is among the most ambitious and mind boggling in the history of technology fantasies imagined by humans. For decades, this far fetched idea that was long considered the purview of science fiction has captivated the minds of scientists, engineers, and visionaries. Readers of "The Space Elevator: A History of a Visionary Technology" will be taken on an exciting voyage through the development of this