View Pit Stop page for race #2245 by sarahlsmith — Ghost race
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Official speed | 59.62 wpm (65.62 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | June 15, 2011 4:54:42pm UTC |
Race Finish | June 15, 2011 4:55:48pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (2 of 5) |
Opponents |
1. arska86 (62.43 wpm) |
Accuracy | 90.0% |
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. |