Esteban (sprice7@my.westga.edu)

Race #850

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Official speed 80.75 wpm (48.45 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 16, 2013 2:55:15am UTC
Race Finish November 16, 2013 2:56:04am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Accuracy 93.0%
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.