v for vendetta (anonimous17)

Race #142

View Pit Stop page for race #142 by anonimous17Ghost race

View profile for v for vendetta (anonimous17)

Official speed 42.47 wpm (92.11 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 30, 2012 1:41:04pm UTC
Race Finish May 30, 2012 1:42:36pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
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.