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Race #678

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Official speed 91.56 wpm (42.73 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 1, 2014 4:13:58pm UTC
Race Finish October 1, 2014 4:14:40pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 2. lodo (73.84 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.