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Race #395

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Official speed 70.82 wpm (55.24 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 26, 2014 3:54:35am UTC
Race Finish February 26, 2014 3:55:30am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 3. andyl2012 (54.60 wpm)
Accuracy 91.0%
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.