The Climber-Tether Interface of the Space Elevator - Dennis Wright

The Climber-Tether Interface of the Space Elevator

By: Dennis Wright, Larry Bartoszek, A.J. Burke

Paperback | 3 November 2025

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This ISEC study report covers three years of research on the interface between a graphene tether for the space elevator and a metal wheel on the climber. This work presents a mathematical model of the interface, provides a reference conceptual design for a pinched-wheel climber, and covers recent advances in graphene manufacturing.

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