Multiple choice general knowledge

Which country is working towards creating world's first space elevator?

  1. U S A

  2. Japan

  3. U K

  4. Australia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Japan is actively researching space elevator technology through companies like Obayashi Corporation, which has announced plans to build a space elevator by 2050. The project aims to use carbon nanotube technology to connect Earth to a counterweight in space. The USA, UK, and Australia are involved in space exploration but Japan leads in this specific elevator concept research.

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