stop! (ademke)

Race #13569

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Official speed 150.16 wpm (26.05 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 23, 2023 11:58:00am UTC
Race Finish March 23, 2023 11:58:26am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 2. vixt (110.93 wpm)
Accuracy 99.0%
Points 137.65
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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.