meos (meos)

Race #3003

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Official speed 70.31 wpm (55.64 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 19, 2015 10:58:13pm UTC
Race Finish February 19, 2015 10:59:08pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 3. horiq (64.43 wpm)
Accuracy 92.0%
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.