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<\/p>\nBack in the saddle again…<\/p>\n
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In November, I posted about the upcoming IAC2015 Conference<\/a> to be held in Jerusalem, Israel, in October of 2015. There are a couple of updates worth noting:<\/p>\n First, Dr. Peter Swan, the President of the International Space Elevator Consortium (ISEC)<\/a> has sent out a reminder that Abstracts for papers\/presentations that anyone might wish to submit are due soon – February 23rd, to be exact. Papers\/presentations related to the Space Elevator will occur in Session Three:<\/p>\n SESSION 3<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Title<\/strong> – Technology Assessment and Space Elevators Components<\/em><\/p>\n Description<\/strong> – The recently completed IAA study, “Space Elevators – Feasibility and Next Steps” looked at engineering, operational, and funding steps towards an operational capability. This session will evaluate the current and near-term potential of the necessary technologies. They will be evaluated with respect to the NASA TRL\u2019s and identify risks associated. In addition, the session can accept the analysis of other issues leveraging this remarkable transportation capability of routine, inexpensive and safe access to our solar system.<\/em><\/p>\n IPC members<\/em><\/strong> So, if you want to be a presenter at this conference and have not already submitted your Abstract, you’ll want to do so soon.<\/p>\n And second, there has just been a promotional video released about the upcoming conference.<\/p>\n
\n Co-Chair: Dr. Peter Swan<\/a>, tel.: 480 443 5698, SouthWest Analytic Network, United States;<\/em>
\n Co-Chair: Mr. Robert E Penny<\/a>, tel.: 480 892-9755, Cholla Space Systems, United States;<\/em>
\n Rapporteur: Mr. Akira Tsuchida<\/a>, Earth-Track Corporation, Japan;<\/em><\/p>\n