A10000 (a10000)

Race #461

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Official speed 75.02 wpm (52.15 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 16, 2015 9:33:26am UTC
Race Finish February 16, 2015 9:34:18am UTC
Outcome No win (1 of 1)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 0.00
Text #463 (Length: 326 characters)

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.