Celestial Two Hundred (trueaverage)

Race #4135

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Official speed 123.69 wpm (31.63 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 3, 2013 7:58:40am UTC
Race Finish December 3, 2013 7:59:11am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Opponents 2. ek81 (99.97 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
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.