T (jackdawed)

Race #1270

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Official speed 35.97 wpm (108.76 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 6, 2015 12:46:10am UTC
Race Finish April 6, 2015 12:47:59am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Accuracy 93.0%
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.