Kevin (kevinpham)

Race #40

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Official speed 39.24 wpm (99.69 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 30, 2011 4:40:00am UTC
Race Finish June 30, 2011 4:41:39am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
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.