I heard the Americans dont want to go either BUT the CHINESE might start the ball rolling. As the biggest single population next to India (yes the Indians are at it too) they need energy. Traditional 'green' energy wont suffice, nuclear is the option of the moment (unless fusion gets solved). So they were thinking hard, this is where the elevator came in on the scene. No rockets needed and mining made very easy.

Centrifugal force yes, BUT will it work with the docking unit in zero gravity??? I didnt see that part on the doco. And you have gravity if the centifugal doesnt work. Enlighten me my friend.

here you go g-man, see if this makes sense, you to steve