View Pit Stop page for race #12 by oorlyxx — Ghost race
View profile for Richard (oorlyxx)
Official speed | 49.09 wpm (79.69 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | July 27, 2010 8:05:41am UTC |
Race Finish | July 27, 2010 8:07:01am UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 3) |
Opponents |
2. naturejason (45.55 wpm) 3. crespo (41.06 wpm) 4. pandada (36.00 wpm) 5. ciferliu (24.92 wpm) 6. elementaler (23.44 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. |