Philip (neodestro734)

Race #460

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Official speed 76.00 wpm (51.47 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 22, 2014 9:49:51pm UTC
Race Finish March 22, 2014 9:50:42pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Accuracy 94.0%
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.