swedish crabi (thunberg123)

Race #4732

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Official speed 86.27 wpm (45.35 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 8, 2014 11:57:15am UTC
Race Finish February 8, 2014 11:58:00am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
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.