Windy (smax)

Race #1195

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Official speed 56.16 wpm (69.66 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 29, 2012 2:04:44pm UTC
Race Finish August 29, 2012 2:05:54pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 2. increasespeed (43.67 wpm)
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.