Envisioning a New Era of Space Access

Let me introduce Etheria. We are more than a company with a single product or service. Etheria is a strategic plan, designed to guide us toward a future where humanity's influence extends far beyond Earth. Our core idea is captured in our slogan: "Highway to the Stars."

What does that mean? Think about how highway systems changed the world. We know that producing resources is important. However, those resources must be transported to the people and businesses that need them. We are always working to improve roads and transportation networks to make them more affordable, faster, and more reliable. In addition, they fundamentally change the types of goods and services that can be distributed and how they are distributed.

Now, let's consider space, often called "the final frontier." That term suggests a boundary that we cross to enter a new realm. The value of space exploration is clear.

Current space transportation methods are improving, but we tend to start with the easiest ways to do things and address ethical and long-term effects later. Today's rockets have limitations that prevent them from being a truly scalable solution. The "rocket equation" shows that the amount of fuel needed increases greatly as the size of the load increases.

This might be acceptable if only a small number of people and a limited amount of cargo traveled to space each year. To give you an idea, some of the largest cargo ships on Earth can carry as much in one trip as we currently send to space in a whole year, and major ports handle hundreds of these ships every day!

This leads to a key question: Should space be limited to a select few, or should we work to unlock its full potential and incorporate it into our everyday lives on Earth?

Ideally, space should benefit Earth, and to achieve that, we’ll need a transportation system that can handle a large volume of traffic between space and Earth. The problem is, our current method cant scale to this volume.

However, there's another option – a different way to travel to space. This idea isn't new; it has been studied for some time. Instead of using propulsion, it uses principles similar to friction. It's slower, but much more efficient, and its capacity can be increased significantly.

I'm talking about the space elevator: a cable that goes into space, held up by the earths centrifugal force. It's a simple but powerful idea, and it could bring enormous benefits to our planet and change the course of history.

If the space elevator has so much potential, why don't we have one yet?

The main challenge is the cable itself. It must be extremely strong and lightweight, able to support its own weight. Currently, we lack a material that meets these requirements and can be produced in large quantities at a reasonable cost. There are some promising candidates, such as carbon nanotubes and graphene, but they can’t yet be produced at the massive scale needed for an elevator.

Does this mean that a space elevator is impossible?

Not at all. It simply means that we have significant materials science challenges to overcome through innovation.

Let's consider how we make progress. We advance when we recognize a need or a value. When enough people acknowledge and agree on that value, they dedicate effort to achieving it. "Effort" that can be defined as focused work toward a specific goal.

While personal motivations, such as financial gain and relationships, are important, we also have deeper motivations. The instinct to survive drives us to invest considerable effort in self-preservation. Love, a powerful emotion, is another. Ultimately, the fundamental human desire for progress is a strong force.

This raises a key question: How do we inspire a sustained, multi-generational commitment to achieving goals that we ourselves may not see completed?

Religious traditions offer an example of how a compelling vision can generate a strong motivation, driving collective effort across generations toward a distant, ambitious objective.

Now, I can explain Etheria more fully. Etheria is more than a company or a brand; it represents a commitment to a greater purpose: maximizing the accessibility and potential of space for Earth. The space elevator is the most logical current strategy for achieving this, but it will require time and breakthroughs in several technological areas.

Whether it happens in 10 years or 1000, the space elevator is, in a way, inevitable. However, we can accelerate its development by creating the necessary motivation and a strong sense of purpose. This essentially is Etheria's core mission.

Etheria's goal is to inspire and mobilize individuals and organizations to address the challenges of making the space elevator a reality and to foster widespread understanding and support for its value. As a business, Etheria will grow and diversify, driven by a range of motivations, with the space elevator as a central focus.

Therefore, on behalf of Etheria, I ask: How can you contribute to this ambitious project?

I believe that this vision offers opportunities for everyone to participate, regardless of their individual motivations. Our business plan involves a step-by-step approach, starting with raising public awareness and engaging mainstream media, followed by a focus on advancing materials science. Establishing credibility and trust will enable us to enter the space arena, where we will explore tether applications and develop early elevator prototypes on the Moon or Mars. This progression will culminate in the construction of a full-scale Earth-to-space elevator.

This is a long-term vision, spanning many years, but it will stimulate substantial industrial growth and drive significant human progress. It is a project that will create a lasting legacy and generate value for those involved. Beyond financial benefits, there is a powerful ethical reason – a deep desire to contribute to the advancement of humanity.

We welcome your feedback and collaboration, whether it's constructive criticism or exploring potential partnerships. We believe that "The smartest people know what they don’t know.” Your unique experiences provide valuable insights, and we encourage you to share your thoughts and opinions.

In closing, I urge you to connect with us. Etheria is committed to open and productive dialogue.

Best,

Mordy