Krishan (krishansharma)

Race #671

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Official speed 54.10 wpm (72.31 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 12, 2014 7:44:27pm UTC
Race Finish September 12, 2014 7:45:39pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 90.0%
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.