One problem I see with this approach is that the two endpoints will have different heights, and therefor different orbital periods[0]. This will put a lot of s

One problem I see with this approach is that the two endpoints will have different heights, and therefor different orbital periods[0]. This will put a lot of strain on the cable between them. This puts a limit on the length of the elevator. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocentric_orbit#Tangential_velocities_at_altitude https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocentric_orbit#Tangential_ve...