View Pit Stop page for race #1314 by alkalineii — Ghost race
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Official speed | 74.43 wpm (52.56 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | August 23, 2013 4:34:30am UTC |
Race Finish | August 23, 2013 4:35:23am UTC |
Outcome | No win (3 of 5) |
Opponents |
1. to0z (114.31 wpm) 2. lualua (78.48 wpm) |
Accuracy | 94.0% |
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. |