Austin (dontrun)

Race #119

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Official speed 111.01 wpm (35.24 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 1, 2009 3:12:05am UTC
Race Finish December 1, 2009 3:12:40am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
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.