DrDynamic (drdynamic)

Race #9905

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Official speed 52.70 wpm (74.23 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 25, 2013 3:13:48pm UTC
Race Finish May 25, 2013 3:15:02pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 2)
Opponents 1. agarwaltechniques (100.53 wpm)
Accuracy 89.0%
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.