International Space Elevator Consortium

Here’s the latest article from International Space Elevator Consortium Chief Architect Peter Swan, Ph.D? .? He returns to the theme of ‘Dual Space Architecture’, highlighting the need for Teamwork as described by the words “There should be cooperation and coordination between advanced rocket projects and Space Elevators once they start operations” in the 2023 Study Report (editor : Jerry Eddy). The article summarises the need for rockets and #SpaceElevators to work together to advance humanity’s future in space. Here’s a link direct to the Study Report : https://lnkd.in/ezgj5Yub https://lnkd.in/gVh-eshG

REMINDER : International Space Elevator Consortium is hosting the #SpaceElevator session at the National Space Society #ISDC2025 conference in Orlando in June. We already have a number of speakers in our provisional schedule, including our President Dennis Wright, Vice-President Larry Bartoszek and Chief Architect Peter Swan, Ph.D.. We are accepting abstracts until the NSS deadline of April 15th 2025 ... if you would like to speak, follow this link :?https://lnkd.in/eMY5-xNJ The session will conclude with a Panel Discussion with a provisional title “Solving the Down Problem : Getting Space Resources to Earth”. For more details and an onward link for registration follow 'View Event' below.

International Space Elevator Consortium is hosting "Space Elevators - Revolutionizing Access to Space" : Session at ISDC2025 . Make sure to attend it on June 21. I'm happy to be speaking at the Space Development Conference inn Orlando.

Here's the latest Article from our Chief Architect Peter Swan, Ph.D. He highlights the following key #SpaceElevator words, phrases and terminology that describe where we are today... - Modern Day Space Elevators - Permanent Space Access Infrastructure - Green Road to Space - Elevate - Graphene (Graphene Super Laminate) - Extreme Mass to Space - Efficient payload delivery - Unmatched Efficiency - Massive satellites released at extreme velocities Read his article for full details !

The February 2025 #SpaceElevator newsletter from International Space Elevator Consortium includes : - President’s Note ... by Dennis Wright - Chief Architect’s Corner ... by Peter Swan, Ph.D - Abstract Submissions - History Corner ... by David Raitt - Intern 2025 Announcement ... by Paul Phister - Graphene is in Space ! - Solar Systems Space Elevators ... by Peter R. - Tether Materials by ... Adrian Nixon - Social Media Update - Body of Knowledge … plus much more … Editors : Sandee Schaeffer , Emily Fisher

STUDENTS : applications are now being accepted for the International Space Elevator Consortium 2025 Internships. Follow the link below for full details. In Summary: - Review the list of potential #SpaceElevator research topics and submit an abstract describing the work you hope to complete, by 15-April-25. - Start work (remote) on 15-May-25 - Complete work & submit paper by 1-Sep-25 Internships are open to all students (post-grad or year 3-4 under-grad) worldwide. A stipend of USD 599 will be paid after paper submission for work after 15-May. https://lnkd.in/dH9jtVm

???? Excited to share some amazing news!? Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the 2023-2024 International Space Elevator Consortium Challenge, in collaboration with the National Space Society. The challenge focused on exploring AI-enhanced operations for Space Elevators and how they can transform humanity’s access to space.? I am proud to announce that in July 2024, I was a tied runner-up with my research paper, “AI Enhanced Operations and Maintenance.” ??? In my work, I explored how AI technologies can: - Enable intelligent operations through embedded sensors and algorithms. - Monitor payload movements, environmental conditions, and structural integrity in real time. - Extend system lifespan through predictive analysis and autonomous maintenance using robotics. - Support interplanetary exploration with greener, more economical alternatives to traditional rockets.? This challenge not only enhanced my research, analytical, and communication skills but also reinforced my passion for advancing sustainable engineering and space technologies.? As part of the competition, I submitted an 11-page paper and a 10-minute video presentation, which you can watch here: https://lnkd.in/eAtbxsCz? A big thank you to ISEC and NSS for hosting this inspiring event and encouraging us to dream big about the future of space exploration.? You can view the full list of winners here: https://lnkd.in/e3H2jCw8? Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible! ?? #SpaceElevator #ArtificialIntelligence #SustainableEngineering #SpaceExploration

CALL FOR PAPERS ! The 76th International Astronautical Congress #IAC2025 will be held in Sydney, Australia, in September/October 2025. Abstracts for the #SpaceElevator Technical Session (and any other session) must be submitted by 28-FEB-2025. Submit your paper here : https://lnkd.in/dyNid8r Full conference details are here : https://lnkd.in/epg7H2uD The Space Elevator (SE) session is titled "Modern Day Space Elevator as a Permanent Transportation Infrastructure", and will explore how Space Elevators will position humanity to address Earth’s challenges from a new vantage point. "We are on the brink of transforming our relationship with space, offering an eco-friendly, cost-effective, and efficient logistics method to transport large cargoes into space" The SE session will be chaired by Peter Swan, Ph.D and Yoji Ishikawa, more details are here : https://lnkd.in/eQZaH_s9 Images below are from the IAC website, including the full conference schedule.

This latest article from International Space Elevator Consortium Chief Architect Peter Swan, Ph.D summarises #SpaceElevator progress from the perspective of his role. In the article he discusses the following Architecture objectives and outlines their current status. 1. Identification of Customers, Clients and Stakeholders 2.??Definition of Needs to be Fulfilled 3.??Establish a Systems Vision? 4.??Identification of Engineering Potential???? 5.??Recognition of Show Stoppers??? 6.??Refinement of Initial Solutions????? 7.??Merge Reality and Dreams?????? 8.??Development of Architecture

Here's a video by Isaac Arthur of National Space Society describing #SpaceElevator 'Strategies and Status', produced in collaboration with International Space Elevator Consortium board members Adrian Nixon, Peter Swan, Ph.D and David Brandt-Erichsen. It briefly describes the history and some alternative concepts, but the majority is on the tensile tether configuration. An excellent summary... https://lnkd.in/e6_gCy-z