May (may1)

Race #33

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Official speed 32.31 wpm (121.08 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 2, 2014 9:49:45am UTC
Race Finish July 2, 2014 9:51:46am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 3)
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.