The Space Needle unveiled its new double-decker, glass-door elevator to the public Friday. The elevator, dubbed the “Skyliner,” will give people a better view of the city and the Puget Sound region as ...

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 ...

Explore the innovative concept of space elevators, a groundbreaking solution for access to space. This video delves into how space elevators could revolutionize transportation, the technology behind ...

The established wisdom seems to be that it's not something we can expect to see any time soon, let alone see receiving a budget allotment. However, there's a few compelling reasons I can think of: So ...

SEATTLE — Visitors to one of Seattle's most iconic attractions will have a much better view of the city as they ascend beginning Friday. The Space Needle unveiled its new all-glass, double-deck, ...

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The idea of an elevator that could transport humans into space with ease has long been a fantasy of science fiction writers. However, a new form of carbon ribbon could actually make it possible.

As for what's affordable... that's all in the eye of the beholder. The world has spent trillions of dollars on space launches already, with very little to show for it mass-wise. A low-g mass driver ...

The Seattle Space Needle unveiled a new attraction on Friday as part of a $100 million privately funded improvement project. A double-decker glass elevator is now open to the public, featuring 8-foot ...