Imran (improvemyskills)

Race #1001

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Official speed 58.15 wpm (67.27 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 7, 2010 7:43:21pm UTC
Race Finish December 7, 2010 7:44:28pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 1. thompsonk (76.82 wpm)
Points 0.00
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The basic concept is simple: a satellite in geosynchronous orbit is connected by cable to a stationary or mobile platform somewhere on Earth's equator. An elevator would ride up and down the cable at a fraction of present costs. Many sane and sober people believe that a space elevator will be constructed within this century.