Bye bye Space Elevator

__,_._,_By 1914, state-of-the-art Zeppelins had lengths of 150-160 m and volumes of 22,000-25,000 m3, enabling them to carry loads of around 9 tonnes.__

In fleeing enemy fire, Zeppelins rose to altitudes up to 7600 m, and they also proved capable of long-range flights.

Prior to world war 2, airships of around 200 m in length (some even more) and with volumes of 56,000-69,000 m3. These dirigibles would carry loads of 40-50 tonnes