Isabelle (isabelle1)

Race #104

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Official speed 31.35 wpm (124.78 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 16, 2011 10:49:53am UTC
Race Finish June 16, 2011 10:51:57am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Accuracy 94.0%
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.