Mark (anduril_01)

Race #1198

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Official speed 41.13 wpm (95.11 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 15, 2014 7:14:51am UTC
Race Finish June 15, 2014 7:16:27am UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Accuracy 91.0%
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.