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Race #594

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Official speed 65.02 wpm (60.17 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 2, 2016 7:22:36pm UTC
Race Finish April 2, 2016 7:23:36pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 2. davito3 (60.28 wpm)
Accuracy 91.0%
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.