cryptids (cryptids)

Race #12

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Official speed 64.81 wpm (60.36 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 12, 2015 6:27:49am UTC
Race Finish December 12, 2015 6:28:49am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Opponents 1. drezar (69.33 wpm)
2. oneguardsam (67.14 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.