Mazhar (mazharkhan)

Race #190

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Official speed 41.44 wpm (94.40 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 20, 2013 9:43:49am UTC
Race Finish July 20, 2013 9:45:24am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Accuracy 83.0%
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.