M (schrempsky)

Race #1173

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Official speed 79.50 wpm (49.21 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 7, 2017 3:09:15am UTC
Race Finish February 7, 2017 3:10:04am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 2. typist426 (77.78 wpm)
3. jbato19 (70.86 wpm)
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.