Horas (hoho_au)

Race #1359

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Official speed 109.82 wpm (35.62 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 23, 2014 12:12:00pm UTC
Race Finish April 23, 2014 12:12:35pm UTC
Outcome No win (1 of 1)
Accuracy 94.0%
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.