There are quite a few things going on that have the potential of expanding people kind’s place in the universe. It is sometimes hard to keep track of them, so here is a list to get you started:
Space Elevator
- Space Elevator explained on Wikipedia
- International Space Elevator Conference
- LiftPort Group is looking to build a space elevator on the moon by 2020.
- Obayashi – a Japanese construction company has announced the plans to build an Earth based space elevator by 2050.
Getting to Orbit (or close)
Place to stay after you get there
Exploring
Learning about the Universe
These are just a few. If you know of other space projects and activities that we should be keeping an eye on, then please leave a comment.