Leigh (leightm)

Race #567

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Official speed 55.92 wpm (69.96 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 2, 2017 12:29:28pm UTC
Race Finish May 2, 2017 12:30:38pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 1. reticence (66.63 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
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.