Mis94 (mis94)

Race #388

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Official speed 58.20 wpm (67.22 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 28, 2014 5:34:50pm UTC
Race Finish October 28, 2014 5:35:57pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 1. iamfaquarl (69.09 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
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.