View Pit Stop page for race #2083 by kingfish — Ghost race
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Official speed | 63.06 wpm (62.04 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | November 30, 2012 2:41:57pm UTC |
Race Finish | November 30, 2012 2:42:59pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (3 of 5) |
Opponents |
1. btriana (88.58 wpm) 2. kenniks (77.13 wpm) 5. baanh172 (54.66 wpm) |
Accuracy | 98.0% |
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. |