Ashvin (ashvinsharma)

Race #4989

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Official speed 70.83 wpm (55.23 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 1, 2014 9:45:52am UTC
Race Finish July 1, 2014 9:46:47am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 1. djpace (76.25 wpm)
Accuracy 92.0%
Points 0.00
Text #463 (Length: 326 characters)

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.