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Official speed 66.97 wpm (58.41 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 11, 2015 2:39:23pm UTC
Race Finish March 11, 2015 2:40:22pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 1. glasses85 (89.75 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
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.