Chris (cmoran137)

Race #11

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Official speed 107.95 wpm (36.24 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 15, 2014 7:26:42pm UTC
Race Finish December 15, 2014 7:27:18pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Accuracy 96.0%
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.