sinath (s_sinath)

Race #6079

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Official speed 68.95 wpm (56.74 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 3, 2011 10:03:01am UTC
Race Finish February 3, 2011 10:03:58am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 2. amit123_gupta (63.72 wpm)
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.