View Pit Stop page for race #4 by huugeli — Ghost race
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Official speed | 75.19 wpm (52.03 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | June 2, 2013 2:54:41pm UTC |
Race Finish | June 2, 2013 2:55:33pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (2 of 5) |
Opponents |
1. ergosolo (86.10 wpm) 3. tinermim (68.86 wpm) 5. xkj888418 (58.28 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. |