Murphy (lockesquall)

Race #15

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Official speed 58.45 wpm (66.93 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 2, 2016 8:33:33pm UTC
Race Finish December 2, 2016 8:34:40pm UTC
Outcome No win (5 of 5)
Opponents 2. trialtry (69.37 wpm)
Accuracy 91.0%
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.