Jonathan (jmart1)

Race #690

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Official speed 112.00 wpm (34.93 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 14, 2014 9:29:42pm UTC
Race Finish April 14, 2014 9:30:17pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 1. tsvukk (170.70 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
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.