Nolan (nolanreiter16)

Race #36

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Official speed 27.41 wpm (142.72 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 1, 2017 6:24:46pm UTC
Race Finish January 1, 2017 6:27:09pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Accuracy 87.0%
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.