Shoemaker-Levy 9 (atthetop)

Race #24591

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Official speed 98.84 wpm (39.58 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 29, 2017 9:12:06pm UTC
Race Finish June 29, 2017 9:12:46pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 1. calculusnut (109.52 wpm)
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.