Bryan (undulatus)

Race #383

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Official speed 56.74 wpm (68.95 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 20, 2012 7:32:03am UTC
Race Finish April 20, 2012 7:33:12am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 3. mike27 (40.82 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
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.