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Race #549

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Official speed 71.88 wpm (54.42 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 11, 2014 11:13:18pm UTC
Race Finish November 11, 2014 11:14:12pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 1. krnz (108.40 wpm)
3. raythetse (75.97 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
Text #463 (Length: 326 characters)

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.