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Race #3958

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Official speed 85.90 wpm (45.54 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 2, 2019 8:06:21pm UTC
Race Finish October 2, 2019 8:07:07pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Opponents 1. mattbierwirth (118.90 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 78.74
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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.