B.Gettin'It (bgettinit)

Race #189

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Official speed 71.01 wpm (55.09 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 8, 2015 8:37:17pm UTC
Race Finish November 8, 2015 8:38:12pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 2. ynajd (57.63 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.