Jason (redjay808)

Race #120

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Official speed 34.11 wpm (114.69 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 26, 2017 1:19:16am UTC
Race Finish May 26, 2017 1:21:10am UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Accuracy 87.0%
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.