Matt (mat2cc)

Race #2

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Official speed 58.70 wpm (66.64 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 20, 2019 8:50:26pm UTC
Race Finish March 20, 2019 8:51:33pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 53.81
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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.