Matthew (laptop board) (matthewsculatti)

Race #166

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Official speed 105.65 wpm (37.03 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 18, 2016 7:47:27am UTC
Race Finish January 18, 2016 7:48:04am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 3. zoticus (91.97 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
Text #463 (Length: 326 characters)

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.