An initial top-level view of a Space Elevator concept through space systems architecture and space systems engineering. A first step in an aggressive developmen
The International Space Elevator Consortium has conducted a year-long study addressing the issues associated with how to start the development of space elevator
In the last year, the International Space Elevator Consortium assessed that basic technological needs can be met with current capabilities: and, each segment of
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The authors take the reader through the history of the concept, technical design and economic practicalities of building an elevator to space, and, ultimately,