Ko (m14k10)

Race #3

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Official speed 48.69 wpm (80.35 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 24, 2011 11:05:13am UTC
Race Finish April 24, 2011 11:06:34am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 4. ashish680 (32.30 wpm)
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.