balona (balona)

Race #942

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Official speed 44.23 wpm (88.45 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 26, 2013 11:23:23am UTC
Race Finish August 26, 2013 11:24:52am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 2)
Accuracy 91.0%
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.