Lars Andreas (larzanda)

Race #778

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Official speed 64.25 wpm (60.89 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 19, 2019 11:35:14am UTC
Race Finish May 19, 2019 11:36:15am UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 5. stayingawesome (62.13 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 58.89
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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.