physicst (skr90)

Race #15

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Official speed 33.95 wpm (115.23 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 22, 2015 11:13:04am UTC
Race Finish March 22, 2015 11:14:59am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Accuracy 93.0%
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.