Anmol (bond_jamesbond)

Race #1174

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Official speed 41.64 wpm (93.95 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 21, 2017 5:16:25am UTC
Race Finish November 21, 2017 5:17:59am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 38.17
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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.