Wayne (reken)

Race #22

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Official speed 41.17 wpm (95.02 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 11, 2017 8:59:50pm UTC
Race Finish November 11, 2017 9:01:25pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 3)
Accuracy 92.0%
Points 37.74
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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.