noun
space elevator
A hypothetical structure for transporting materials from Earth's surface into space, often discussed in science and engineering contexts. Also called 軌道エレベーター.
See also: 軌道エレベーター
宇宙エレベーターは未来の輸送手段として研究されている。
The space elevator is being researched as a future means of transportation.
Synonym; 軌道エレベーター emphasizes the orbital aspect, while 宇宙エレベーター is more common in general usage.
Compound of 宇宙 (space) and エレベーター (elevator), a direct translation of the English term 'space elevator'.