Shamil (shamil_98)

Race #1157

View Pit Stop page for race #1157 by shamil_98Ghost race

View profile for Shamil (shamil_98)

Official speed 97.10 wpm (40.29 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 1, 2017 11:42:47am UTC
Race Finish May 1, 2017 11:43:27am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 2. topcool (91.07 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
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.