Travis (travis3372)

Race #1351

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Official speed 85.29 wpm (45.87 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 9, 2010 10:47:32am UTC
Race Finish January 9, 2010 10:48:18am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Opponents 2. mfaisal98 (70.26 wpm)
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.