Roshan (roshan270)

Race #1227

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Official speed 34.96 wpm (111.90 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 22, 2015 10:13:37am UTC
Race Finish May 22, 2015 10:15:29am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
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.