Phil (psmesrud)

Race #13

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Official speed 70.13 wpm (55.78 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 2, 2013 8:01:17pm UTC
Race Finish March 2, 2013 8:02:12pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. brodinski (75.34 wpm)
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.