0343 (geoabbasi)

Race #3774

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Official speed 43.10 wpm (90.77 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 6, 2015 3:47:36pm UTC
Race Finish December 6, 2015 3:49:06pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Accuracy 91.0%
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.