Laniakea (barcode1)

Race #118

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Official speed 128.80 wpm (30.37 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 16, 2013 6:36:24am UTC
Race Finish April 16, 2013 6:36:54am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Opponents 2. regmo1216 (95.26 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
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.