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Advancing the future of space access through global elevator competitions.

05/28/2026

⏳ Last call to join our Mini Space Elevator Workshops at ISDC 2026!

Due to high demand, our Friday session is officially SOLD OUT, but we still have a few spots remaining for our Thursday workshops on June 4th.

If you want a hands-on experience building a robotic climber and learning the essential requirements of the future of space access, this is your final chance to register. It is the perfect introduction to the world of space elevator engineering.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to grab one of the final Thursday spots before they are gone! See you in Virginia. 🚀

05/21/2026

What happens at a Mini Space Elevator Workshop? 🛠️

At ISDC 2026, in partnership with the and , we are hosting three hands-on sessions to teach the core mechanics and requirements of the space elevator.

Here is what you can expect:

Beginner Tracks (2 Sessions): Build a small robotic climber to understand the essential design considerations for WSPEC competitions and learn about the future of space access.

Advanced Track (1 Session): Takes the foundational hardware experience a step further with an introductory programming challenge. (Note: Please bring a laptop for this session!)

Thanks to our sponsors, these workshops are a fun, practical way to understand the engineering behind tethered climbers and get the insight needed to enter a WSPEC competition.

Don't miss out. 🔗 Register via the link in our bio!

05/14/2026

We are excited to welcome ECTo to the WSPEC family! 🌌

ECTo is an established character from with lots of adventures there. Now, through our partnership, we are bringing his journey in English.

Follow along as ECTo discovers and explains the mechanics of the space elevator through a completely new and exciting lens.

Stay tuned and check out our website for regular updates on ECTo’s adventures! 🚀

04/23/2026

🚀 WSPEC is heading back to ISDC 2026!

In partnership with the National Space Society and ISECdotORG, join us in McLean, Virginia on June 4th and 5th for our official Mini Space Elevator Workshops.

Participants will get hands-on experience building small robotic climbers, giving you a clear understanding of the core requirements and design considerations needed for a real space elevator. It is a fun, engaging way to learn the science behind space access and discover what it takes to join a WSPEC competition.

Spots are limited. 🔗 Hit the link in our bio to secure your spot today!

04/16/2026

Why Kazakhstan? 🌍

As WSPEC continues to expand its global footprint, reaching new regions is essential to building a worldwide space elevator community. For our upcoming Regional Competition, Kazakhstan was the clear choice to serve as our central hub for Asia:

📍 Ultimate Asian Hub: Situated perfectly in Central Asia, it provides an accessible location for teams from across the continent to gather and compete.

🚀 Growing Space Talent: Kazakhstan represents a surging aerospace sector driven by exceptional young talent. In fact, their students became four-time consecutive world champions in robotics at FIRST Global in 2025.

🌌 Proven Infrastructure: With vast open lands for real hardware testing and the established global space hub of Baikonur, the region possesses the practical foundation needed for the next era of aerospace innovation.

This is what going global looks like. We are proud to bring the challenge to Central Asia.

🔗 Registration is open. Hit the link in our bio to start your team today!

03/27/2026

We are excited to share that World Space Elevator Competitions (WSPEC) has launched its Discord server!

While we continue to work on and reach new milestones, we wanted a dedicated space that goes beyond announcements — a place for the WSPEC community to connect, collaborate, and discuss the future of space economy.

Whether you’re a student, engineer, or just curious about how we plan to sustainably open up the space economy, this is your chance to find like-minded individuals!

Join the community here: https://lnkd.in/ekym8y5g

03/20/2026

🚀 WSPEC is officially expanding to Central Asia!

We are excited to announce that the first WSPEC Regional Competition will be hosted in Kazakhstan this August.

To bring this event to life, WSPEC is partnering with Icarus and Yurt Space, local space teams and organizers on the ground. This regional competition brings the challenge of space elevator development directly to Central Asia, giving innovators, students, and engineers a platform to test their concepts and push the boundaries of space access.

Sign-ups are now open. Gather your team, explore the challenge, and secure your spot today.

🔗 Registration now open, link in bio.

01/16/2026

Ever wondered how we could reach space without rockets? 👀
Here is our COO Julian Sanktjohanser breaking down the space elevator idea, simple, bold, and full of possibilities.

Curious to be part of it?
Our applications are open. Ready to join the climb? 🚀
Check out our website to learn more.

01/07/2026

Tether climber competition sign-up phase is open 🧗🏼🌍

Whether you represent a student team, research group, or are engaged in space-related engineering initiatives, this is an opportunity to design, build, and validate your climber concept in a structured, competitive environment. Join an international community advancing the state of the art in space engineering through hands-on experimentation and collaboration.

We look forward to engaging with universities, research groups, and industry partners worldwide as we move toward the next phase of global space elevator development. 🌍🛗

🔗 More information on our website: https://www.wspec.org/competition/climber

12/31/2025

As we step into the new year, we are proud to reflect on what WSPEC achieved in 2025.

In less than a year, we established our organization, built operational and financial foundations, developed a global network of partners and advisors, co-hosted our first competition in Japan, and launched educational initiatives alongside opening sign-ups for future challenges.

These achievements were made possible by an international, remote-first team working across time zones and disciplines, all aligned around a shared mission to advance space elevator technologies through open, practical experimentation.
Looking ahead to 2026, our focus is on scaling global competitions, expanding participation, strengthening technical exchange, and continuing to lower barriers for teams entering this field.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of WSPEC’s first year. We look forward to building the next phase together.

#2026

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