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MClimber became the first team to attempt a run today, and they succeeded in making it all the way to the top of the 200 foot-tall tether.\u00a0 It took them 6 minutes and 40 seconds to complete the run, and the rules state that you have to do it in one minute or less.\u00a0 So, the success is partial – they got to the top, but not in the required time (and thus are not eligible for the prize with this run).\u00a0 But it’s incredible that they made it all.\u00a0 The tether was twisting tremendously and the solar array was continuously in and out of the best optical position.\u00a0 They are now going over their “lessons learned” and I expect them to make another attempt tomorrow.<\/p>\n![](\"\/media\/2006SEGames\/MClimberGettingReady.jpg\")
<\/a>MClimber on the tether – last minute adjustments being made.<\/p>\n