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Race #1935

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Official speed 83.14 wpm (47.05 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 5, 2011 11:51:25pm UTC
Race Finish March 5, 2011 11:52:13pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
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.