Ashton (codeadept)

Race #880

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Official speed 102.33 wpm (38.23 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 1, 2019 7:03:45pm UTC
Race Finish November 1, 2019 7:04:23pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 2. nolmegar (94.67 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 93.80
Text #463 (Length: 326 characters)

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.