Endeavour (endeavour)

Race #1153

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Official speed 54.24 wpm (72.12 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 25, 2013 12:10:55pm UTC
Race Finish December 25, 2013 12:12:07pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 2. nanoeri (61.07 wpm)
3. diony (54.71 wpm)
5. kuponata (50.65 wpm)
Accuracy 90.0%
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.