Tommie (tommiecat)

Race #1565

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Official speed 70.06 wpm (55.84 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 14, 2016 9:39:53am UTC
Race Finish September 14, 2016 9:40:49am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 1. cell (79.68 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
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.