View Pit Stop page for race #389 by thead9 — Ghost race
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Official speed | 58.20 wpm (67.22 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | September 10, 2016 12:18:25am UTC |
Race Finish | September 10, 2016 12:19:32am UTC |
Outcome | No win (4 of 5) |
Opponents |
1. worldscolide (66.60 wpm) 2. jeld (66.12 wpm) |
Accuracy | 94.0% |
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. |