Orbital towers link the Earth surface, on the equator, to anchor asteroids in geostationary orbit; the first was built in 2180 (CHb:7). No other planet developed this kind of structure.
| Name | Surface station | Anchor asteroid |
|---|---|---|
| Brazilian orbital tower (tNG:1) | (in Brazil) | Supra Brazil |
| African orbital tower | Mt. Kenya Station | Sky-high Kijabe |
(Note: This list consists only of items mentioned in the sources. It may be very incomplete.)
Traffic[]
Lift capsules travel at around 3 Mm/h (tNG:1); the trip up or down taking about 12 h.
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