Ari (arska86)

Race #1908

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Official speed 62.43 wpm (62.66 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 15, 2011 4:54:42pm UTC
Race Finish June 15, 2011 4:55:45pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 2. sarahlsmith (59.62 wpm)
Accuracy 89.0%
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.