If you’re a fan of The Expanse series-whether the books by James S.A. Corey or the hit TV show — you know that Ceres plays a pretty big role. In that universe, Ceres is a bustling hub of human activity, a key point for trade and mining, and a launchpad for missions across the solar system. Now, what if I told you that real-life scientists are actually considering building a space elevator on Ceres? Yep, the line between science fiction and science fact is getting blurrier by the day!
The Sci-Fi Parallel: Ceres in “The Expanse”
In The Expanse, Ceres is a heavily colonized world, acting as a major station for asteroid mining and space travel. Humanity relies on the asteroid belt for its resources, and Ceres becomes a vital part of this economy. The series portrays Ceres as a strategic location for mining water and minerals, which are transported to other parts of the solar system-a concept eerily similar to what scientists are exploring today.
The Reality’s Big Idea:
Imagine you’re on Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt, and instead of launching things…
