Space Elevators: Apex Anchor

Edwards, Bradley and Eric Westling, “Space Elevator – A Revolutionary Earth-to-Space Transportation System”, BC Edwards publishing, 2002.

Fitzgerald, Michael, “Space Elevator Sequences and Initial Operational Capability,” paper given at 2016 ISEC Space Elevator Conference, Seattle, 19-21 August 2016.

Fitzgerald, M, R. Penny, P. Swan and C. Swan, “Space Elevator Architectures and Roadmaps, ISEC Study Report”, lulu.com, 2015.

Fitzgerald, Michael, Vern Hall, Peter Swan and Cathy Swan, “Design Considerations for Space Elevator Apex Anchor and GEO Node,” ISEC Study Report, 2017.

Ishikawa, Yoji, “The Space Elevator Construction Concept”, Obayashi Corporation, 2013, IAC-13-D4.3.6.

Knapman, J., Opportunities at GEO and the Apex Anchor, Proceedings of 2024 Conference of the ISEC, Chicago 7-8 Sept 2024.

Krone, C., Planetary Defense at the Edge, National Space Society International Space Development Conference Space Elevator Technical Session “Space Elevators—Revolutionizing Access to Space” June 21, 2025

Page, William, “Transformational Release of Scientific Payloads from the Apex Anchor – Any Size, Every Day, Anywhere.” 20th International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) Symposium on Visions and Strategies for the Future, at the 2022 International Astronautical Congress (IAC-2022), Paris, France, October, 2022 (paper) - (slides)

Phister, P., P. Swan,  Planetary Defense: A Rapid Response Concept, National Space Society International Space Development Conference, Los Angeles Calif., May 25, 2024

Swan, P.  Planetary Defense Leveraging Modern-Day Space Elevator’s Apex Anchor. National Space Society International Space Development Conference presented in the Planetary Defense track June 21, 2025

Swan, P., Raitt, D., Swan, C., Penny, R., Knapman, J., International Academy of Astronautics Study Report, “Space Elevators: An Assessment of the Technological Feasibility and the Way Forward”, Virginia Edition Publishing Company, 2013.

Swan P., Ph.D. Apex Anchor Full Service Transportation Node, National Space Society International Space Development Conference, Los Angeles Calif., May 25, 2024

Swan C., P. Swan “Modern-Day Space Elevator’s Evolutionary Growth Towards Apes Anchor Revolution” Journal of British Interplanetary Society, Vol 77, November 2024, pgs 382-386

Swan, Peter A., and Cathy W. Swan, “Massive Velocities for Large Spacecraft Towards the Stars.” 75th International Astronautical Congress, Milano, Italy, 2024. (PAPER)

Swan, Peter A., and Paul W. Phister, Keynote: Jerome Pearson Memorial Lecture - “Space Elevator Apex Anchor Initial Research.” 75th International Astronautical Congress, Milano, Italy, 2024. (PAPER)

Swan, Peter and Michael Fitzgerald, “Space Elevator GEO Node and Apex Anchor Architectures,” IAC-17, paper and presentation, Adelaide, Australia, Sept 2017.