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Race #15458

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Official speed 143.08 wpm (27.34 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 3, 2019 1:57:57am UTC
Race Finish January 3, 2019 1:58:24am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 2. mark40511 (86.78 wpm)
Accuracy 99.0%
Points 131.16
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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.