@CHARMYTH (charmyth)

Race #9435

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Official speed 88.61 wpm (44.15 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 3, 2014 8:31:09am UTC
Race Finish February 3, 2014 8:31:53am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 1. raphyy (103.49 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
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.