View Pit Stop page for race #19 by rennadant — Ghost race
View profile for Eremias (rennadant)
Official speed | 71.22 wpm (54.93 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | April 30, 2014 8:57:11pm UTC |
Race Finish | April 30, 2014 8:58:06pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (2 of 5) |
Opponents |
1. kbeast (98.21 wpm) |
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. |