H (vigilantvillian_colemak)

Race #854

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Official speed 67.09 wpm (58.31 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 13, 2015 2:38:54am UTC
Race Finish May 13, 2015 2:39:52am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 3. haveyoumetrandy (53.92 wpm)
4. kccchiu (51.21 wpm)
5. gandaruvu (46.94 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
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.