Obayashi Corporation, a Japanese construction firm, is pioneering the realization of the “Space Elevator” concept through rigorous testing of carbon nanotubes (CNTs).

This ambitious initiative aims to establish a direct link between Earth and space utilizing a CNT cable stretching over 96,000 km in length.

Equipped with specialized wheeled lifts called “Climbers,” the cable will facilitate the transportation of both materials and humans into space.

The construction process involves the gradual assembly of components in low Earth orbit (LEO) after delivering building materials via rockets.

Upon completion, the Space Elevator promises to offer a more economically viable and environmentally sustainable approach to space travel, significantly reducing launch costs estimated at several million yen per launch.

Moreover, the project entails deploying a Space Solar Power System (SSPS) satellite positioned 36,000 km above Earth. This satellite will capture abundant solar energy and transmit it wirelessly, contributing to the advancement of clean and renewable energy technologies.