Cakra (cakraputra)

Race #1411

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Official speed 57.10 wpm (68.51 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 25, 2015 1:59:21pm UTC
Race Finish May 25, 2015 2:00:30pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 1. xovxvox (64.81 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
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.