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Space Elevator Challenge 2007: More than 20 teams after $50,000
Aug 2 2007, Madan

Spaceward Foundation, a non-profit group, announced on Tuesday the venue and timing for its annual Space Elevator Games. The third year running will feature more than 20 teams from round the world, vying $50,000 in cash prize provided by NASA’s...

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