View Pit Stop page for race #1705 by howardshan — Ghost race
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Official speed | 81.68 wpm (47.89 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | May 27, 2014 10:40:15pm UTC |
Race Finish | May 27, 2014 10:41:03pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (3 of 5) |
Opponents |
1. dcohen91 (96.99 wpm) 5. voyagerblas (69.37 wpm) |
Accuracy | 95.0% |
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. |