Space Elevators

For over a century people have floated the idea of a space elevator – which is exactly what it sounds like – but the logistics of that just aren’t possible yet. Now Japan has launched a pair of satellites to test out some technologies that might help make a space elevator a reality in future.

Canadian space firm Thoth Technology has received a US patent for an elevator to take spacecraft and astronauts at least part way into space without the needs for rockets.

LiftPort has begun fundraising in its bid to build a space elevator on the Moon by 2020.

The 21st Century will undoubtedly bring with it a raft of people moving projects that redefine our notion of public transport. So just what will be pulling into the station in 50 years time?

A Japanese company plans to build a space elevator that runs along a carbon nanotube cable anchored in orbit around the earth.

August 5, 2007 Almost 40 years after it ended, the Spaceward Foundation is reigniting the space race with the third annual Elevator: 2010 competition. Part

The Spaceward foundation has announced the Elevator:2010 project, aimed at encouraging public, academic and private sector involvement with development of the S