Peter (dzsuzeppe)

Race #356

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Official speed 47.16 wpm (82.95 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 20, 2010 9:47:23pm UTC
Race Finish February 20, 2010 9:48:46pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
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.