How do you operate the elevator in Stellar Bay?
Solution 1:
Most elevators in the game have a call button/switch on either end (just in case the elevator is in the wrong position) plus a control on the elevator. The Stellar Bay landing pad is no exception. Although this one is easy to miss, particularly when coming at the elevator from the town side, as the controls are on the side and not directly in front of you.
When looking at the elevator from the up on the landing pad side, the controls are on the left hand side, next to the ledge with no railing (pictured below).