Red lights (blazemkwii)

Race #4147

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Official speed 73.35 wpm (53.33 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 13, 2014 11:39:27pm UTC
Race Finish August 13, 2014 11:40:21pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 3. sabrick (70.92 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.