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| Official speed | 61.47 wpm (63.64 seconds elapsed during race) |
|---|---|
| Race Start | February 4, 2024 9:59:24pm UTC |
| Race Finish | February 4, 2024 10:00:28pm UTC |
| Outcome | Win (1 of 5) |
| Accuracy | 99.0% |
| Points | 56.35 |
| Text | #463 (Length: 326 characters) 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. |