Sentek (sentek)

Race #748

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Official speed 58.56 wpm (66.80 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 28, 2014 11:22:39pm UTC
Race Finish December 28, 2014 11:23:46pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 4. geo1960 (43.83 wpm)
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.