i'd buy that for a dollar! (pentalon)

Race #39722

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Official speed 100.08 wpm (39.09 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 16, 2014 3:39:10am UTC
Race Finish February 16, 2014 3:39:50am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Accuracy 96.0%
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.