Joey (tastysnack1)

Race #530

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Official speed 38.53 wpm (101.53 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 11, 2015 2:11:26pm UTC
Race Finish February 11, 2015 2:13:07pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Accuracy 92.0%
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.