Aditya Prakash (typist2)

Race #4669

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Official speed 98.71 wpm (39.63 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 21, 2014 4:44:48am UTC
Race Finish September 21, 2014 4:45:28am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Accuracy 97.0%
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.