m (hojrak)

Race #1164

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Official speed 58.30 wpm (67.10 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 8, 2016 10:25:57am UTC
Race Finish February 8, 2016 10:27:04am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Accuracy 97.0%
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.