vishal (vishalkirthic@yahoo.in)

Race #1297

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Official speed 66.78 wpm (58.58 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 21, 2018 8:50:07am UTC
Race Finish January 21, 2018 8:51:05am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 61.22
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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.