Gett (gettnumbers)

Race #787

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Official speed 61.57 wpm (63.54 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 10, 2017 6:59:20am UTC
Race Finish February 10, 2017 7:00:23am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Accuracy 86.0%
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.