alxzender (alxpope2011)

Race #37

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Official speed 34.74 wpm (112.61 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 6, 2012 10:56:50am UTC
Race Finish March 6, 2012 10:58:42am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Accuracy 91.0%
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.