Alfred (nguyenmanhcuong2905@gmail.com)

Race #291

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Official speed 54.56 wpm (71.70 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 14, 2014 8:21:22am UTC
Race Finish September 14, 2014 8:22:34am 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.