Matthew (matthau)

Race #223

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Official speed 45.60 wpm (85.79 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 20, 2014 7:19:23am UTC
Race Finish March 20, 2014 7:20:49am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Accuracy 95.0%
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.