Paris (parrig)

Race #494

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Official speed 59.11 wpm (66.18 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 3, 2018 9:40:43pm UTC
Race Finish March 3, 2018 9:41:50pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 54.18
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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.