Jerome Pearson's Lunar Space Elevator
Hi All
Jerome Pearson invented the Space Elevator and extended it, independently of Artsutanov's efforts. One idea that deserves more attention is the Lunar Elevator which is buildable with current materials. Here's the Final NIAC study he has completed...
Lunar Space Elevator
...which makes reasonably interesting reading. He has some good ideas for ISRU materials processing and lunar surface transport. Some very wild looking monorail concepts that actually make a lot of sense for full-scale lunar development too.
Adam