Would it be possible to build a ladder to go to the Moon?

Australia
February 9, 2007 8:06am CST
If you think it is... please explain how you would do it and what material you would use. If you don't think it is possible... please tell us why.
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@Perry2007 (2229)
• Philippines
21 Feb 07
You made me remember one event in the bible, In case you read about it... The Babylonian Tower...where the people were trying to build a tower to reach God. I don't like to sound preachy here, so go get a bible and read it if you want. Back to your quest, a ladder to go to the moon, You dream high, indeed. Because you were able to think about it, you could perhaps imagine about it and you probably know the next line would be ... you can become it... The how of it... Think again... dream about it... If you dream long enough... you would figure that out.
• United States
18 Feb 07
Since the moon is in constant motion around Earth and so far away, I find it most improbable that any structure could be built connecting the two bodies. But let's say, for the sake of argument, that it is possible. A ladder that is hundreds of thousands of miles long would have to be made of some kind of material, and what would you use? Whatever the substance would be, we would not have enough of it to build anything nearly that size. I'm afraid we have another Tower of Babel problem on our hands.
@20031969 (932)
• India
14 Feb 07
Noting is impossible. but it will take time. Be positive and if it is done, i shall inform you as soon as possible. and in the meantime, i am trying to connect ISRO Scientist how it will be possible.
@Fargale (760)
• Brazil
9 Feb 07
It isn't currently possible, unfortunately. If it were, it would have already been built - or rather, at least a "space elevator" to get people and materials to Earth's orbit. That would be a huge boost to space exploration in general, since it would sidestep one of the hardest parts, that is the power needed to get out of the atmosphere (and the pull of gravity). The strongest bet so far are nanomaterials, but unfortunately they haven't reached the point where they are practical to use on macroscale.
• Singapore
16 Feb 07
i don't think so . since there is no material discover yet which can be used to make this . it also depends on the stability .