Nauman (scropio83)

Race #2695

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Official speed 49.99 wpm (78.26 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 21, 2012 11:05:18am UTC
Race Finish February 21, 2012 11:06:36am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
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.