Joel (jsharin)

Race #30

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Official speed 65.22 wpm (59.98 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 11, 2014 5:04:26am UTC
Race Finish December 11, 2014 5:05:26am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 95.0%
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.