Death Metal (deathmetal)

Race #293

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Official speed 100.80 wpm (38.81 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 10, 2010 7:54:21am UTC
Race Finish May 10, 2010 7:55:00am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Points 0.00
Text #463 (Length: 326 characters)

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.