Einstein (einstein)

Race #1802

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Official speed 75.51 wpm (51.81 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 21, 2013 8:00:21am UTC
Race Finish January 21, 2013 8:01:12am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Opponents 2. vchris123 (70.44 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.