ROLAND_ONE (rixilius)

Race #211

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Official speed 76.45 wpm (51.17 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 30, 2011 2:04:43am UTC
Race Finish October 30, 2011 2:05:34am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 96.0%
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.