Shuvadeep (big100)

Race #862

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Official speed 40.02 wpm (97.75 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 13, 2018 8:28:25am UTC
Race Finish March 13, 2018 8:30:03am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 36.68
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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.