View Pit Stop page for race #1093 by rushman — Ghost race
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Official speed | 57.50 wpm (68.03 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | November 28, 2013 3:27:55pm UTC |
Race Finish | November 28, 2013 3:29:03pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (2 of 5) |
Opponents |
1. apoapojak (68.83 wpm) 3. tronghv (40.87 wpm) |
Accuracy | 91.0% |
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. |