anand (touch_anand)

Race #732

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Official speed 59.43 wpm (65.83 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 21, 2013 3:16:44pm UTC
Race Finish January 21, 2013 3:17:50pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 1. imtiaz (59.69 wpm)
Accuracy 92.0%
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.