Felipe (xpipex31)

Race #53

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Official speed 57.31 wpm (68.26 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 12, 2011 2:48:57am UTC
Race Finish July 12, 2011 2:50:05am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 88.0%
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.