Uses Home Row (nickmanning214)

Race #1435

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Official speed 93.87 wpm (41.67 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 20, 2016 2:40:19am UTC
Race Finish December 20, 2016 2:41:01am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 3. lucean (88.33 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
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.