Discover how the groundbreaking idea of a space elevator is moving from science fiction to reality as leading innovators in ...

LONDON, England (CNN) -- A new space race is officially under way, and this one should have the sci-fi geeks salivating. The project is a "space elevator," and some experts now believe that the ...

A space elevator could make it much cheaper and faster to get goods to other planets, like Mars. The Obayashi Corporation based in Japan announced in 2012 plans to begin building one by next year. Not ...

The concept of a Space Elevator might seem like science fiction, right? However, what if we told you that a company in Japan has promised to make this a reality? Just imagine pressing the ""up"" ...

A new international report lays out the challenges to building Earth's next great mega-project -- and they're more surmountable than you think. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X ...

Shelli Brunswick is CEO & Founder of SB Global LLC and an international keynote speaker on tech used for the betterment of humanity. Japan has long been at the forefront of space exploration, from ...

A Japanese-led venture called Space Walker aims to build Japan's first private spaceplane, the Eco Rocket. The company was present at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, where a ...

Japan's SLIM moon lander imaged by small rover LEV-2. Credit: JAXA/Takara Tomy/Sony Group Corporation/Doshisha University HELSINKI — Japan has established a multibillion-dollar Space Strategic Fund to ...

A Japanese solid-fuel rocket exploded mere seconds into its inaugural launch in a major setback for the country’s quest to reach space as private firm Space One tried to become the country’s first ...

Japan's Quasi-Zenith Satellite System is designed to enhance the Global Positioning System's position, navigation and timing information over Japan. Quasi-Zenith satellites will carry hosted payloads ...