View Pit Stop page for race #37 by tl1029384756 — Ghost race
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Official speed | 81.18 wpm (48.19 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | September 21, 2013 10:46:43pm UTC |
Race Finish | September 21, 2013 10:47:31pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (3 of 5) |
Opponents |
1. afbslacker (96.14 wpm) 2. ten10 (88.34 wpm) |
Accuracy | 96.0% |
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. |