View Pit Stop page for race #2269 by mitiqi — Ghost race
View profile for Muhammad Iqbal (mitiqi)
Official speed | 68.81 wpm (56.85 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | September 10, 2014 9:20:38am UTC |
Race Finish | September 10, 2014 9:21:35am UTC |
Outcome | No win (3 of 4) |
Opponents |
2. tantul (88.29 wpm) |
Accuracy | 93.0% |
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. |