Bubblebone (bubblebone)

Race #28

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Official speed 29.72 wpm (131.63 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 24, 2018 11:00:42am UTC
Race Finish January 24, 2018 11:02:54am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 27.25
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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.