Nicholas (nicklucia@comcast.net)

Race #176

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Official speed 57.79 wpm (67.69 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 3, 2014 3:23:16pm UTC
Race Finish May 3, 2014 3:24:23pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
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.