The space elevator’s basic design would include a cable that is anchored to the Earth’s surface, and on the other end, tens of thousands of kilometers away, a counterweight for balance.

Why build a space elevator? "The space elevator will reduce the cost of getting from Earth to space. It will also allow us to take very large payloads into space very easily, very safely.

The concept of space elevators isn't new ... it is currently "engaged in research and development, rough design, partnership building, and promotion," he told Business Insider.

They would design the elevator system to mimic a ... The beauty of this system lay in its economy of space. Local elevators for the lower, middle, and upper zones of the building sat one atop ...

It’s the stuff that Science Fiction is made of: an elevator that climbs its way into space rather than needing a rocket to get there. Can it be done? No. But this Kickstarter project aims to ...

Plus, this home elevator has a space-saving design that doesn’t require a machine room or pit. Considering all it offers, this elevator is a good value for the money — it’s priced at under $ ...