Jaspreet (jassi)

Race #1707

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Official speed 53.73 wpm (72.81 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 12, 2014 10:04:34am UTC
Race Finish January 12, 2014 10:05:47am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Accuracy 90.0%
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.