View Pit Stop page for race #17244 by phlegmatic — Ghost race
View profile for wilhelm (phlegmatic)
Official speed | 84.68 wpm (46.20 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | October 25, 2012 6:35:03pm UTC |
Race Finish | October 25, 2012 6:35:49pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (3 of 5) |
Opponents |
1. amorae (91.40 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. |