Chris (chenstopher)

Race #104

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Official speed 25.73 wpm (152.04 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 19, 2010 9:30:01am UTC
Race Finish January 19, 2010 9:32:33am UTC
Outcome No win (1 of 1)
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.