Chris (speedracergo)

Race #5255

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Official speed 140.42 wpm (27.86 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 13, 2014 6:35:48am UTC
Race Finish June 13, 2014 6:36:16am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Accuracy 99.0%
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.