Slow (slowtyper4evr)

Race #72

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Official speed 54.42 wpm (71.89 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 9, 2014 9:19:54pm UTC
Race Finish January 9, 2014 9:21:06pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
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.