space medium Fill in the Blank

Space elevators propose transporting payloads to orbit via tether anchored at the _______.

  1. North Pole
  2. Equator
  3. South Pole
  4. 45° latitude

Answer: Equator

Geostationary anchor point requires equatorial location; centrifugal force balances gravity along tether, enabling climber ascent without rockets.

Topic Space Technology - Future Concepts
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, UPSC Prelims