Timo (urmaul)

Race #3115

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Official speed 74.42 wpm (52.57 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 5, 2013 3:10:41pm UTC
Race Finish October 5, 2013 3:11:34pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 2. caraziness (70.85 wpm)
3. christhomas95 (70.77 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
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.