Ivan (creytax)

Race #2

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Official speed 44.74 wpm (87.44 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 1, 2013 1:36:11pm UTC
Race Finish March 1, 2013 1:37:39pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
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.