KATZ%USC-ISIF@sri-unix.UUCP (11/02/83)
From: Alan R. Katz <KATZ@USC-ISIF> I have in fact seen something which may compare to what a space elevator would look like, ie a tower extending from the ground to infinity. On the first Space Shuttle launch, since there was very little wind and it was very clear, the tower of smoke from the SRBs extended up as far as you could see!! I have never seen anything like it. It lasted for only a minute or so, then dissapated. At the night launch of STS-8, the winds and clouds were such that this did not happen. I don't think there is anything else comparable, which extends from the ground up to infinity (apparently). Alan -------