The Fountains of Paradise

Science Fiction by Arthur Charles Clarke

Blurb

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 orbit at the height of approximately 36,000 kilometers. Such a structure would be used to raise payloads to orbit without having to use rockets, making it much more cost effective.

First Published

1979

Member Reviews Write your own review

Be the first person to review

Log in to comment