Brendan (inventorman101)

Race #70

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Official speed 70.67 wpm (55.36 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 25, 2013 1:42:22am UTC
Race Finish August 25, 2013 1:43:18am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Accuracy 92.0%
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.