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| Official speed | 36.19 wpm (108.10 seconds elapsed during race) |
|---|---|
| Race Start | November 25, 2020 5:16:32am UTC |
| Race Finish | November 25, 2020 5:18:20am UTC |
| Outcome | No win (4 of 4) |
| Accuracy | 95.0% |
| Points | 33.18 |
| 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. |