View Pit Stop page for race #239 by werle — Ghost race
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Official speed | 98.12 wpm (39.87 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | October 2, 2012 3:35:42am UTC |
Race Finish | October 2, 2012 3:36:22am UTC |
Outcome | No win (3 of 4) |
Opponents |
1. scottee (114.54 wpm) 2. cwany (109.57 wpm) |
Accuracy | 95.0% |
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. |