P100 (close280)

Race #14036

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Official speed 100.75 wpm (38.83 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 1, 2016 10:43:07pm UTC
Race Finish May 1, 2016 10:43:46pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
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.