View Pit Stop page for race #2086 by giantimi — Ghost race
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Official speed | 86.80 wpm (45.07 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | June 28, 2010 5:52:59pm UTC |
Race Finish | June 28, 2010 5:53:44pm UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 5) |
Opponents |
2. pruske (82.91 wpm) 3. pizki (80.17 wpm) 4. skillzilla (63.94 wpm) |
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. |