monk (harry_tuttle)

Race #1841

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Official speed 65.92 wpm (59.34 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 4, 2013 3:59:40pm UTC
Race Finish February 4, 2013 4:00:39pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Accuracy 94.0%
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.