Ain (methuse)

Race #542

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Official speed 46.58 wpm (83.98 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 22, 2013 12:54:19am UTC
Race Finish April 22, 2013 12:55:43am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Accuracy 89.0%
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.