Kunal (kunalsinha)

Race #1080

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Official speed 69.48 wpm (56.30 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 24, 2014 7:22:29pm UTC
Race Finish July 24, 2014 7:23:26pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 97.0%
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.