Taklamakan (taklamakan)

Race #1070

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Official speed 90.98 wpm (43.00 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 25, 2013 2:45:37pm UTC
Race Finish December 25, 2013 2:46:20pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 93.0%
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.