Craig (craigsmith27)

Race #79

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Official speed 57.87 wpm (67.60 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 21, 2013 9:25:15pm UTC
Race Finish January 21, 2013 9:26:23pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Accuracy 92.0%
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.