Rai (rairaiept)

Race #792

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Official speed 92.45 wpm (42.31 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 17, 2013 9:01:25am UTC
Race Finish July 17, 2013 9:02:08am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 1. soner (120.66 wpm)
Accuracy 98.0%
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.