Teams From as Far As Europe to Compete in Space Elevator Games

This is the latest press release sent out by the Spaceward Foundation concerning the upcoming Space Elevator games.  We learn that 15 teams appear to be competing (down from the original 24).  Twelve of the teams will be competing in the Lifter competition and three in the tether competition (though a fourth may make it here also).  We also get a snapshot of some of the teams.  The Press Release is in .pdf format.