Lennard (lennardude)

Race #83

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Official speed 98.73 wpm (39.62 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 20, 2015 11:12:55am UTC
Race Finish August 20, 2015 11:13:34am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 2. cribalik (83.53 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
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.