Abir (droid_abir)

Race #73

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Official speed 41.04 wpm (95.32 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 30, 2017 12:09:32pm UTC
Race Finish January 30, 2017 12:11:07pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Accuracy 98.0%
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.