Stevey_P (stevey_p)

Race #5336

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Official speed 135.68 wpm (28.83 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 25, 2013 6:05:37pm UTC
Race Finish February 25, 2013 6:06:05pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 100.0%
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.