Hill (hill)

Race #207

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Official speed 45.80 wpm (85.41 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 4, 2010 3:32:50am UTC
Race Finish July 4, 2010 3:34:16am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
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.