nuk (engineeer)

Race #439

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Official speed 43.81 wpm (89.29 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 5, 2016 4:55:02pm UTC
Race Finish October 5, 2016 4:56:31pm UTC
Outcome No win (5 of 5)
Opponents 1. siothrune (52.07 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
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.