The Space Elevator is the definitive book on the the design and engineering of a viable space elevator. Based on the NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts study conducted by Bradley Edwards, Ph.D. this book details the basic concept, engineering of all subsystems and potential issues as well as how the space elevator may be utilized to benefit mankind. This is the first full effort to engineer a viable space elevator based on current technology. This printing is a second printing of the original 2003 book without modification.