ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The World Space Elevator Competition (WSPEC), a new non-profit initiative designed to promote the next generation of STEAM fields worldwide, today announced the ...

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Are you loving the Elevator? Not the ones in high-rise buildings, although I'm sure plenty more of those exist in your time. Condensed city living makes environmental sense, as do vertical farms; ...

We might not currently have any technology that would make a space elevator viable on Earth. But that doesn't mean they wouldn't work on other bodies around the solar system. One of the most ...

While much of the first day of the Space Elevator Conference was dedicated to the problem of space trash, the concept also faces another significant challenge. “We have one big problem — everything ...

A spectacular design for a space elevator, with the goal of efficiently transporting passengers into outer space, has been awarded a $11,000 prize. As the BBC reports, British architect Jordan William ...

Honestly, it's really more of a stratosphere elevator than a "space" elevator, but a new space elevator concept from Canadian company Thoth Technology(Opens in a new window) has some in the space ...

The world-leading lift traffic analysis application uses an expert system to deliver optimal elevator designs in minutes. No specialist knowledge required. LONDON ...

Admittedly, at least for now, the idea of a beanstalk-style space elevator connecting Earth and space is a stretch. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As ...