Tracer (stonecoleq)

Race #216

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Official speed 58.84 wpm (66.49 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 19, 2016 5:58:10pm UTC
Race Finish February 19, 2016 5:59:17pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 2)
Accuracy 85.0%
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.