ming (mingshi)

Race #829

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Official speed 39.24 wpm (99.69 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 12, 2013 8:44:59pm UTC
Race Finish June 12, 2013 8:46:38pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
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.