Typhoon Jebi hammers Japan, injuring dozens and leaving a trail of destruction
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Article: https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/business/japan-starts-space-elevator-experiments-2018-08/
HN thread: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17898152
I know some people here have strong opinions about space travel, which came up during the Elon Musk topics on Tildes. I wonder if, based on the limited information we have, people think Japan is taking the right approach with the space elevator; whether the cost estimate ($9 billion) sounds reasonable; and if you think they can succeed?
Post about whatever anime you're watching, manga you're reading, or just general Japan stuff. K-dramas, k-pop, manhwa, manhua, and related discussion allowed too because why not.