james (tennis1)

Race #3312

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Official speed 56.60 wpm (69.12 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 10, 2012 9:00:02pm UTC
Race Finish January 10, 2012 9:01:11pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 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.