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This 18-month study has produced some remarkable results during a time of transition inside the space arena. As the dreams of many describe customer needs and lead to more assets in space (at GEO, the Moon and Mars), the realization grows that a robust permanent transportation infrastructure is desperately needed. Essentially, we (ISEC) must insert the "positive environmental impact" aspect of spaceflight into a new vision. Everyone needs to understand the potential benefits of liftoffs accomplished by electricity. Our new vision is: Space Elevators are the Green Road to Space - they enable humanity's most important missions by moving massive tonnage to GEO and beyond. They accomplish this safely, routinely, inexpensively, daily and they are environmentally neutral. This study shows how the Space Elevator can actually enhance the Earth’s environment and accomplishes much to fulfill the dreams of many. The compatible and complementary combination of future rockets and Space Elevators leads to the implementation of the Dual Space Access Architecture which enables: Rockets to open up the Moon and Mars with Space Elevators to supply and grow the colonies. In addition, Space Elevators will enable Green Missions such as, Space Solar Power and L-1 Sun Shades.

Recently, a visitor to our International Space Elevator Consortium (ISEC) conference was quoted as saying, "You have a remarkable body of knowledge at www.isec.org. He was referring to the efforts of many scientists, engineers, and project/program professionals over the last 8 to 10 years. The leap in quality and currency shows that the Space Elevator is indeed twenty years beyond Dr. Edwards' breakthrough accomplishment saying "it can be done." What is amazing are the conclusions from this body of knowledge: 1. Space Elevators are ready to initiate a developmental program 2. The tether material has been produced in the laboratory for the needed strength (150 GPa) and continuous length (1 meter per minute production) (note; not both capabilities at once - yet). This 2D material will be ready for the development team. 3. Space Elevators enable Missions off-planet with robust cargo movement as a complementary access to space with rockets. 4. Space Elevators are environmentally friendly in operations and enable Space Based Solar Power to eliminate hundreds of coal burning plants.