mir (mirjamali)

Race #202

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Official speed 35.31 wpm (110.79 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 25, 2018 1:33:36pm UTC
Race Finish April 25, 2018 1:35:26pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 32.37
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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.