View Pit Stop page for race #2487 by olea9691 — Ghost race
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Official speed | 92.76 wpm (42.17 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | July 24, 2010 7:18:29pm UTC |
Race Finish | July 24, 2010 7:19:11pm UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 5) |
Opponents |
3. diablo72927 (67.09 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. |