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Race #3444

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Official speed 57.20 wpm (68.39 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 7, 2010 10:02:26am UTC
Race Finish January 7, 2010 10:03:34am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 1. joshua123567810 (66.95 wpm)
2. trebol (60.00 wpm)
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.