Paul (lightmonkey)

Race #9

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Official speed 70.04 wpm (55.85 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 8, 2011 7:16:40am UTC
Race Finish March 8, 2011 7:17:36am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Points 0.00
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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.