Jan (janlonden)

Race #4300

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Official speed 109.16 wpm (35.84 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 24, 2015 11:04:08pm UTC
Race Finish July 24, 2015 11:04:44pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 99.0%
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.