Velvet (finalaeon123)

Race #38

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Official speed 62.02 wpm (63.08 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 3, 2017 6:22:15am UTC
Race Finish April 3, 2017 6:23:18am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 2. jvk1166z (73.97 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
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.