Austin (galactiac)

Race #641

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Official speed 81.31 wpm (48.11 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 18, 2016 10:56:49pm UTC
Race Finish January 18, 2016 10:57:37pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 4)
Opponents 1. wordracer888 (121.90 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
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.