Sooham (neel1995)

Race #111

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Official speed 31.64 wpm (123.64 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 24, 2014 7:04:48am UTC
Race Finish December 24, 2014 7:06:51am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Accuracy 88.0%
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.