Thomas (thadley09)

Race #33

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Official speed 101.58 wpm (38.51 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 6, 2012 11:58:52pm UTC
Race Finish February 6, 2012 11:59:30pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 3. andtheysaidspeaknow (82.84 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
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.