Turkish (turkish_style)

Race #114

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Official speed 80.65 wpm (48.51 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 12, 2017 8:58:22pm UTC
Race Finish June 12, 2017 8:59:11pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 2. avillarreal (76.24 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
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.