ferdinand (ferdinand99)

Race #84

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Official speed 32.23 wpm (121.38 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 11, 2012 11:13:45pm UTC
Race Finish January 11, 2012 11:15:46pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 3)
Accuracy 90.0%
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.