Ali (alithepanda)

Race #567

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Official speed 76.09 wpm (51.41 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 5, 2013 4:54:56am UTC
Race Finish January 5, 2013 4:55:47am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 3)
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.