Ludvig (lochecho)

Race #223

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Official speed 86.74 wpm (45.10 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 23, 2017 6:41:15pm UTC
Race Finish April 23, 2017 6:42:00pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. keyboard_cowboy (93.17 wpm)
3. justiceex (71.59 wpm)
Accuracy 89.0%
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.