Asami (higashidea)

Race #1007

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Official speed 49.48 wpm (79.06 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 8, 2016 7:44:42am UTC
Race Finish August 8, 2016 7:46:01am UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 2. pnp__ (57.23 wpm)
Accuracy 89.0%
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.