Kevin (gpudestroyer)

Race #137

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Official speed 57.83 wpm (67.65 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 5, 2019 3:03:19am UTC
Race Finish February 5, 2019 3:04:27am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Opponents 1. tedge (76.65 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 53.01
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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.