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Race #4880

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Official speed 128.62 wpm (30.42 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 26, 2013 8:46:55pm UTC
Race Finish August 26, 2013 8:47:26pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Opponents 2. drummerjacob (107.22 wpm)
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.