Draft:International Space Elevator Consortium

The International Space Elevator Consortium (ISEC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed to promote the development, construction, and operation of a space elevator as a revolutionary and efficient transportation system to space. The organization was formed in 2008 to provide technical leadership in the development, construction, and operation of space elevator infrastructures and promote a revolutionary and efficient way for humans to access space using these technologies.

History
Origins: The idea of a worldwide organization to support a space elevator mission, like ISEC, began to gain traction following the first International Space Elevator Conference, organized in 2002 by Dr. Bradley C. Edwards in Seattle, Washington. Interest and enthusiasm for space elevators grew worldwide in 2008 with the Space Elevator Conference in Redmond, Washington, and other similar conferences in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Subsequently, the ISEC formed and began working to unify worldwide space elevator efforts.

Today: ISEC is a leading voice in the space elevator community and plays a key role in advancing the development of this revolutionary new transportation system. ISEC partners with individuals, companies, and affiliated organizations from more than 40 countries who share its vision of working toward a large-scale human presence in space. ISEC is an affiliate of the National Space Society and coordinates with two other major space societies focusing on space elevators: the Japanese Space Elevator Association and the European Spaceward Association.

Activities
ISEC is currently focused on various space elevator activities, including research and development, developing a body of knowledge, educational initiatives, student internships, conference participation, and social media advocacy.