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> The self-erecting crane has no weight or height limitations and can be used in very windy locations

We have our space elevator!

Unfortunately not, there is no wind in space.

The crane requires wind? I don’t see that.

> We have our space elevator!

Out of context, that sounds like a kite. Can it be used in locations that are not very windy (like, for example, space)?

It braces against the tower itself, is for maintenance in situ instead of towing turbine towers to port for repair.