mark (iskolito)

Race #419

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Official speed 40.54 wpm (96.50 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 4, 2013 4:27:19am UTC
Race Finish June 4, 2013 4:28:56am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 84.0%
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.