The Fountains of Paradise
by Arthur C Clarke
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- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good
- ISBN 10
- 0330259849
- ISBN 13
- 9780330259842
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The Fountains of Paradise is a Hugo and Nebula Award winning 1979 novel by Arthur C. Clarke. Set in the 22nd century, it describes the construction of a space elevator. This "orbital tower" is a giant structure rising from the ground and linking with a satellite in geostationary at the height of approximately 36,000 kilometers (approx. 22,300 miles). Such a structure would be used to raise payloads to orbit without having to use rockets, making it much more cost-effective.
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- Title
- The Fountains of Paradise
- Author
- Arthur C Clarke
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10
- 0330259849
- ISBN 13
- 9780330259842
- Publisher
- Pan
- Place of Publication
- Uk
- Date Published
- 1980
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