What is Space Elevator?
Space Elevator is an interactive page by Neal Agarwal on neal.fun, released in 2023. You step into an elevator on the ground and scroll upward. An altimeter at the bottom tracks how high you are, and a gauge in the corner shows the temperature changing as you pass through the layers of the atmosphere.
On the way up you meet everything that lives or flies at each height: birds, planes, the edge of space, auroras and satellites, each with a short note explaining it. It is part science lesson, part slow scroll you can get lost in, and there is an optional soundtrack to make the ride feel calmer. It is a good example of why Agarwal's sites get shared: one simple action, packed with small surprises.
What You Can Do
- Scroll from the ground up into outer space
- Track your altitude and the outside temperature as you rise
- Read short facts about what you pass at each height
- Pass through each layer of the atmosphere
- Turn on a calm soundtrack for the ride
How to Play Space Elevator
- Open neal.fun/space-elevator.
- Turn on the music if you want the soundtrack.
- Scroll up to start rising.
- Stop at anything interesting to read its note, then keep climbing.
Is Space Elevator Free?
Space Elevator is completely free with no account or purchases. Neal.fun has an optional tip jar.
Who Will Enjoy It?
- Space and science fans
- Teachers covering the atmosphere or space flight
- Kids who like learning by exploring
- Anyone wanting a relaxing, curious scroll
Websites Like Space Elevator
- The Deep Sea: The same idea in reverse, scrolling down to the bottom of the ocean.
- The Size of Space: Zooms out from an astronaut to the whole observable universe.
- If the Moon Were Only 1 Pixel: Shows the scale of the solar system in a long scroll.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Space Elevator free?
Yes. It is free on neal.fun with no sign-up.
How do I use Space Elevator?
Just scroll up. The elevator rises and shows what you pass at each altitude.
Who made Space Elevator?
Neal Agarwal, the creator of neal.fun.