ergin (bansheee)

Race #1172

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Official speed 55.02 wpm (71.10 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 6, 2014 3:36:38pm UTC
Race Finish June 6, 2014 3:37:49pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 3. spirit0rz (38.52 wpm)
Accuracy 91.0%
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.