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Inflatable tower may offer easier access to space
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MSNBC on 02 July, 2009 08:03:59
 
An inflatable tower nine miles tall and tethered to a mountain top could cut the
cost to launch spacecraft, reduce the need for geostationary communications
satellites, and improve cell phone signals.