Stephen (installed)

Race #10397

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Official speed 119.51 wpm (32.73 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 29, 2017 4:25:14pm UTC
Race Finish July 29, 2017 4:25:47pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 2. benyanman (98.60 wpm)
Accuracy 99.0%
Points 109.55
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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.