melhim (melhimshaker3)

Race #1190

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Official speed 70.16 wpm (55.76 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 24, 2012 11:27:55am UTC
Race Finish June 24, 2012 11:28:51am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Opponents 2. apollo1 (58.06 wpm)
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.