Curse (curse10)

Race #826

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Official speed 48.54 wpm (80.59 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 4, 2020 7:11:23am UTC
Race Finish September 4, 2020 7:12:43am UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 3. skywalker123 (52.76 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 44.49
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.