Josh (joshawott_dw)

Race #10

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Official speed 49.01 wpm (79.82 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 11, 2014 3:18:07pm UTC
Race Finish December 11, 2014 3:19:27pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
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.