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Dear Friend, Welcome to the October, 2017 edition of the ISEC Newsletter. In this edition, you will find information about two very influential organizations in the worldwide space community and how ISEC is working closely with them. Those organizations are: the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) and the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). We also have another write-up from one of our summer Interns. There are also some exciting upcoming Space Elevator related events around the world that you will want to check out. Thank you for reading and lending your support in the development of Space Elevators! As always, you will find notices of several open volunteer positions (a great way to help this project, even if you’re not a scientist or engineer) and a reminder that all ISEC reports, Yearly Reports, CLIMB Journals and the Via Ad Astra Magazine, are now available FOR FREE in electronic (pdf) format at ISEC.org. There is plenty of work to be done! If you want to help us make a space elevator happen, JOIN ISEC and get involved! A space elevator would truly revolutionize life on earth and open up the solar system and beyond to all of us. Please don’t forget to LIKE US on Facebook, FOLLOW US on Twitter and enjoy the photos and videos that we’ve posted on Flickr and YouTube – all under our Social Identity of ISECdotORG. Thank you, Mark Dodrill
President’s Corner I keep talking about our requirements to interface and motivate young students and young professionals to become excited about, and then join, space work force around the world. I believe we need to mentor young associates and help them reach out towards the world of the future – movement of humanity off-planet will occur within those peoples’ lives. We, the retired space workforce, have prepared the arena with robotic exploration, manned flights to Low Earth Orbit, and a few touch downs on the Moon. As such, we must connect in our local areas and interface with high schools, colleges and work forces to have an influence on their directions. One example is that a young college student [one of our summer interns] is to “take a small class that examines and teaches some of the traits of being a good leader.” He has asked for my feedback on what style I use running ISEC. I thought it would be worthwhile for the readers of this newsletter to see the style of leadership ISEC is using. As such, here are some of the questions and answers I will provide to him. Question 1 - In your working at ISEC, do you follow any sort of leadership model, or perhaps have some sort of inspiration for how you lead? A few basic principles that I lead by:
Question 2 - Being part of an organization that wants to bring a new and innovative concept to life, how do you motivate those who work with you and inspire others to share the same vision you do?
The bottom line is that I encourage each of the readers to reach out to the local schools and young professionals and welcome them into the community and motivate them to continue towards our space movement off-planet. Keep climbing! Pete Swan
Why go to the International Astronautical Congress? Answer: To ensure that the visibility of Space Elevators is maintained inside the global space community. Suggestion: Each of you [readers of this email newsletter] could also keep the Space Elevator concept alive with talks in your community – we can help with slides / videos. Here are my specific reasons for spending my retirement funds on a professional congress.
Pete Swan
International Astronautical Congress 2017, Adelaide Australia During the week long IAC there were many papers given discussing space elevators. Each year, the space community comes together at a new location around the world to talk about the future, the technology, the threats, and the people of space. The highlight for the week, besides great space elevator papers, was the further definition of how Mr. Musk is going to take SpaceX to Mars and make money along the way. His vision is marvelous and his acceptance of the challenge remarkable. During the week, there were exhibitions, dinners, hallway discussions, and many many talks and presentations. For our purposes, the important papers were in D4.3 15th IAA SYMPOSIUM ON VISIONS AND STRATEGIES FOR THE FUTURE with session entitled: Conceptualizing Space Elevators and Tethered Satellites.
Noah Redwood Completes 2017 International Space Elevator Consortium’s Summer Internship
Mr. Redwood is an Engineering Student at Arizona State University. During his summer internship, he interviewed Athena Roberts with reference to her enthusiasm within the space elevator community. He was also required to accomplish research and provide a short thesis on a designated topic. He chose a topic related to missions to Mars. Mr. Redwood’s Title and Executive Summary follows: “How a Space Elevator could contribute to Mars Development” The discussion of human exploration of Mars is one that garners much attention. Recent proposals by both NASA and SpaceX have recaptured the public’s imagination and prompted investigations into how to achieve them. One particular technology that could assist with this long-term exploration goal is a space elevator. The function of a space elevator with respect to Mars development falls under two primary categories: that of a launch vehicle for transportation of material, and of a testing ground for potential technologies to be deployed on Mars. As a launch vehicle, it would replace the role of heavy rockets, reducing launch weight and thus saving energy. Comparing the payload to fuel ratios of both shows that a space elevator is 29,411% more efficient as a launch vehicle. On top of the higher efficiency, a space elevator also offers a higher payload capacity to Mars each year. By taking advantage of the centripetal forces on a space elevator, the gravity of Mars can also be mimicked. At the Mars center on an elevator astronauts can be trained in a simulated Mars environment along with equipment they would need. By providing a means of getting material into space and a testing ground for future astronauts, the development of a space elevator would have a positive impact on Mars development.
International Academy of Astronautics Recognizes two Space Elevator Experts During the annual Academy dinner at the venue of the International Astronautical Congress in Adelaide , two experts in our field joined the ranks of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). The IAA was founded in Stockholm on August 16, 1960. Since that time, IAA has brought together the world's foremost experts in the disciplines of astronautics to recognize; the accomplishments of their peers, to explore and discuss cutting-edge issues in space research and technology, and to provide direction and guidance in the non-military uses of space and the ongoing exploration of the solar system. The purposes of the IAA, as stated in the Academy's statutes are:
Peter Swan, long time Academy member, welcomes both Akira Tsuchida as a full member and Yoji Ishikawa as a corresponding member. All three are actively participating in the second major study on space elevators being conducted by the Academy. Upcoming Space Elevator Related Events: The British Interplanetary Society 2017 Space Elevator Symposium – 7 November 2017, London, UK Web Site for more information: http://www.bis-space.com/2017/04/26/18868/symposium-on-space-elevators National Space Society Web Site for more information: http://isdc.nss.org/2018/
International Space Elevator Consortium
Final note. The Obayashi Corporation has announced a formal plan to build a Space Elevator by 2050. Obayashi Corporation SE Announcement
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