Rich (simplethings)

Race #348

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Official speed 93.46 wpm (41.86 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 7, 2014 3:49:44pm UTC
Race Finish August 7, 2014 3:50:26pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 2. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz2 (92.02 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
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.