TW (trwo)

Race #1081

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Official speed 78.37 wpm (49.92 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 10, 2015 2:48:39pm UTC
Race Finish July 10, 2015 2:49:29pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 3. ahwanjoshi (58.89 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.