Righteous (righteous30)

Race #1031

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Official speed 53.79 wpm (72.73 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 4, 2011 7:28:19pm UTC
Race Finish July 4, 2011 7:29:31pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 92.0%
Points 0.00
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.