artahian (aram90)

Race #20530

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Official speed 86.20 wpm (45.38 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 14, 2010 7:15:22am UTC
Race Finish December 14, 2010 7:16:08am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Points 0.00
Text #463 (Length: 326 characters)

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.