Phill (oldmanmarns)

Race #1978

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Official speed 60.60 wpm (64.55 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 9, 2010 8:42:38am UTC
Race Finish January 9, 2010 8:43:43am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
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.