Will (shneme01)

Race #2487

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Official speed 70.90 wpm (55.18 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 23, 2019 11:41:22pm UTC
Race Finish October 23, 2019 11:42:17pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 64.99
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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.