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Race #353

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Official speed 55.18 wpm (70.90 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 13, 2015 8:25:38pm UTC
Race Finish August 13, 2015 8:26:49pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 4. gowenk (45.86 wpm)
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.