R (rtleo)

Race #4970

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Official speed 94.78 wpm (41.27 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 3, 2018 1:50:25pm UTC
Race Finish May 3, 2018 1:51:06pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 1. januarius (101.22 wpm)
4. vilius8 (67.33 wpm)
Accuracy 99.0%
Points 86.88
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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.