View Pit Stop page for race #1079 by joonie — Ghost race
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Official speed | 92.59 wpm (42.25 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | July 4, 2010 6:40:27am UTC |
Race Finish | July 4, 2010 6:41:09am UTC |
Outcome | No win (2 of 3) |
Opponents |
1. wezzzz (94.29 wpm) 3. asturias (76.65 wpm) |
Points | 0.00 |
Text | #463 (Length: 326 characters) 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. |