April (april_b)

Race #1831

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Official speed 40.03 wpm (97.73 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 5, 2011 6:41:32pm UTC
Race Finish July 5, 2011 6:43:10pm UTC
Outcome No win (1 of 1)
Accuracy 88.0%
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.