Gravity can be a grueling taskmaster. Anyone who’s walked up a dozen flights of stairs knows this. Getting into space is that much harder. It takes hundreds of thousands of pounds of thrust and over ...

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glass experience with a first of its kind elevator. Thanks to a $100 million private investment, the elevator modernization continues the improvements of the 2018 Century Project, which added 176 tons ...

Bioengineered spider silk sounds like sci-fi — but could it actually be strong enough to build a space elevator? In this video, we break down what a space elevator would require, why normal materials ...

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, ...

Elevator is first of three on site to be modernized with new Otis elevators "The new elevator is more than a way up, it's a symbol of where we're headed," said Ron Sevart, Space Needle President & CEO ...

A science-driven discussion exploring whether a space elevator is physically possible, what materials would be required, and the biggest engineering and safety hurdles. It breaks down the core ideas ...

Two leaders behind the Seattle Space Needle's massive redesign say it was a huge undertaking and one that was crucial to ensure the city's iconic landmark is preserved for years to come. "A big part ...