View Pit Stop page for race #1661 by phil1 — Ghost race
| Official speed | 38.42 wpm (101.82 seconds elapsed during race) |
|---|---|
| Race Start | August 26, 2012 1:43:50pm UTC |
| Race Finish | August 26, 2012 1:45:32pm UTC |
| Outcome | No win (3 of 4) |
| Opponents |
2. tai230 (42.47 wpm) |
| Accuracy | 92.0% |
| 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. |