Fluke (fever)

Race #136

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Official speed 122.59 wpm (31.91 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 1, 2012 8:10:06am UTC
Race Finish March 1, 2012 8:10:38am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 4. lucageorge (92.99 wpm)
Accuracy 98.0%
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.