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Race #2770

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Official speed 74.81 wpm (52.29 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 22, 2015 12:41:10pm UTC
Race Finish July 22, 2015 12:42:03pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 3. philanderadriaan (69.93 wpm)
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.