Matt (bigmtg25)

Race #1398

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Official speed 84.43 wpm (46.33 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 25, 2011 1:45:25pm UTC
Race Finish August 25, 2011 1:46:12pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 1. ventus123 (91.24 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.