Ahmed (ahmedkotb)

Race #1060

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Official speed 73.59 wpm (53.16 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 8, 2011 11:33:25pm UTC
Race Finish November 8, 2011 11:34:18pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 2)
Opponents 1. kidd000 (94.77 wpm)
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.