Roger (hemanth_varma)

Race #1084

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Official speed 46.16 wpm (84.75 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 5, 2019 9:31:02am UTC
Race Finish April 5, 2019 9:32:27am UTC
Outcome No win (5 of 5)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 42.31
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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.