HousePeople (housepeople)

Race #2013

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Official speed 85.17 wpm (45.93 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 31, 2013 8:35:12pm UTC
Race Finish May 31, 2013 8:35:58pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 3. deadnotsleeping1 (70.39 wpm)
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.