berkelip317 (mikunishimokawa)

Race #11

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Official speed 102.86 wpm (38.03 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 26, 2012 12:42:48pm UTC
Race Finish December 26, 2012 12:43:26pm 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.