Azka (azkali20)

Race #465

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Official speed 45.04 wpm (86.86 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 17, 2015 6:16:09am UTC
Race Finish May 17, 2015 6:17:36am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 88.0%
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.