WinterCore (wintercore)

Race #1891

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Official speed 63.87 wpm (61.25 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 19, 2013 3:09:15pm UTC
Race Finish November 19, 2013 3:10:17pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. stacky (65.94 wpm)
3. nanoeri (52.10 wpm)
Accuracy 91.0%
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.