Mikey (mikey2020)

Race #2

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Official speed 41.97 wpm (93.21 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 9, 2020 6:47:13pm UTC
Race Finish March 9, 2020 6:48:46pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 38.47
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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.