Fred (geekhideout)

Race #1108

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Official speed 62.92 wpm (62.17 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 18, 2011 3:30:32am UTC
Race Finish September 18, 2011 3:31:35am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Accuracy 95.0%
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.