Finally, the 21st Century

Finally, the 21st century might be turning out more like I expected.

For more than half a century, rockets have been the only way to go to space. But in the not-too-distant future, we may have another option for sending up people and payloads: a colossal elevator extending from Earth’s surface up to an altitude of 22,000 miles, where geosynchronous satellites orbit.

Imagine a huge cable, stretching from Earth's surface to a geosynchronous orbiting platform, with people and payloads traveling the cable, without rockets.

NASA says the basic concept of a space elevator is sound, and researchers around the world are optimistic that one can be built. 

Let's get after it, fellows!  (Then, get to work on my flying car.)