rocket (mythicalrocket)

Race #886

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Official speed 152.65 wpm (25.63 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 30, 2021 3:55:50pm UTC
Race Finish March 30, 2021 3:56:15pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 99.0%
Points 139.93
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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.