Vince (vincentsneed)

Race #845

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Official speed 70.89 wpm (55.18 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 12, 2016 10:01:23am UTC
Race Finish January 12, 2016 10:02:18am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Accuracy 96.0%
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.