SURFΛCΞ (surface)

Race #2307

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Official speed 109.53 wpm (35.72 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 23, 2013 6:18:41am UTC
Race Finish July 23, 2013 6:19:16am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 3. kimlien (87.31 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.