View Pit Stop page for race #1763 by metalwihen — Ghost race
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Official speed | 83.04 wpm (47.11 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | February 4, 2012 2:10:32pm UTC |
Race Finish | February 4, 2012 2:11:19pm UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 3) |
Opponents |
2. maghasyan (68.80 wpm) 3. leniem (65.39 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. |