Dat (dvorakprodigy)

Race #220

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Official speed 63.41 wpm (61.69 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 9, 2012 1:07:25am UTC
Race Finish March 9, 2012 1:08:26am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Opponents 2. sathesh@ymail.com (58.24 wpm)
Accuracy 91.0%
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.