Spike (joeyseveros)

Race #14

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Official speed 84.79 wpm (46.14 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 6, 2011 10:45:39pm UTC
Race Finish March 6, 2011 10:46:26pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 2. humbert (97.95 wpm)
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.