Celestial Two Hundred (trueaverage)

Race #3024

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Official speed 113.14 wpm (34.58 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 24, 2013 9:54:30pm UTC
Race Finish November 24, 2013 9:55:04pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 93.0%
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.