John (john404)

Race #151

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Official speed 128.50 wpm (30.44 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 23, 2012 10:09:17am UTC
Race Finish May 23, 2012 10:09:47am UTC
Outcome No win (1 of 1)
Accuracy 95.0%
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.