The concept of a Space Elevator might seem like science fiction, right? However, what if we told you that a company in Japan ...

Space Elevators Could Totally Work—if Earth Days Were Much Shorter What would it take to run a cable from the ISS to Earth? Depends how fast you want the Earth to rotate.

Once confined to the realm of science fiction, space elevators are now being seriously considered by engineers. This video explores the physics, materials, and orbital mechanics that make the ...

The International Space Development Conference is underway in Orlando, and they are kicking things off with a challenge to build an elevator to space. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish speaks with some of ...

A space elevator can serve two purposes—get the materials off of the surface and use leverage to fling them on a trajectory much faster than launching from the surface itself would be.

The Space Needle is the only tower in the world with double deck, all-glass outdoor spaceship-style elevators, though a similar elevator can be found at Bailong Elevators in China, which travel more ...

The Space Needle unveiled its new double-decker, glass-door elevator, dubbed "The Skyliner," to the public Friday.

Space Needle unveils outdoor, all-glass, double-deck elevator for Memorial Day Weekend The other two elevators at the Space Needle are scheduled to be modernized and are expected to be open by 2028.

A new, double-deck glass elevator from Otis opened for its first rides to passengers Friday as part of a new experience at the iconic Space Needle. Visitors to the tower can now soar above Seattle ...

Seattle's globally recognized icon has a new way to move you. Visitors to the tower can now soar above Seattle in a floor-to-ceiling glass, double deck elevator, completely transforming the trip ...