sleepie (sleepieeyes)

Race #1902

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Official speed 102.37 wpm (38.21 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 11, 2011 6:19:23am UTC
Race Finish December 11, 2011 6:20:01am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 4. ajityahoo876 (66.40 wpm)
Accuracy 98.0%
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.