Muhammad Iqbal (mitiqi)

Race #2269

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Official speed 68.81 wpm (56.85 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 10, 2014 9:20:38am UTC
Race Finish September 10, 2014 9:21:35am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Opponents 2. tantul (88.29 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
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.