Swag (love2)

Race #9

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Official speed 43.90 wpm (89.11 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 17, 2014 11:30:03pm UTC
Race Finish April 17, 2014 11:31:32pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 94.0%
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.