“We are excited to announce the official launch of the World Space Elevator Competitions (WSPEC)! Our non-profit aims to mobilize the global engineering community to push the boundaries of space elevator innovation. Building on a foundation of the Space Elevator Games in the USA and the Climber Challenges in Europe and Japan, we create a global network of passionate innovators.

The first iteration of WSPEC features climber and power beam engineering, laying the foundation for many more to follow. While the climber competition tackles the mechanical challenges of space elevator systems, the power beam competition explores potential energy transmission solutions, both inviting teams to design and build next-generation space transportation technologies.

At the ISDC Conference in Orlando, WSPEC made its official debut with a booth that highlighted the competitions and the space elevator vision, drawing strong interest with the generous support and table partnership from ISEC. Our visual demonstration featured small-scale climbers that attendees could control along a tether track, offering a hands-on way to visualize the concept of a space elevator.

The response to our launch was overwhelmingly positive. WSPEC was featured in several articles, and the local Fox station even stopped by for a live TV interview (https://www.fox35orlando.com/video/1661788). We are deeply grateful to everyone who stopped by, shared their time, and supported us, and a special thanks to ISEC for their support in sharing the booth space.

We invite you to explore our mission at wspec.org and would love to connect as we work together toward this exciting future.”