marmonjen (pawnracer)

Race #1828

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Official speed 81.53 wpm (47.98 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 19, 2016 5:53:12am UTC
Race Finish May 19, 2016 5:54:00am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Accuracy 97.0%
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.