Austin (ahn94)

Race #6183

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Official speed 92.31 wpm (42.38 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 9, 2014 3:08:42am UTC
Race Finish February 9, 2014 3:09:24am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 1. camere (100.36 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
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.