View Pit Stop page for race #468 by punker2p2 — Ghost race
View profile for David (punker2p2)
Official speed | 88.70 wpm (44.10 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | June 15, 2011 3:22:42pm UTC |
Race Finish | June 15, 2011 3:23:26pm UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 5) |
Opponents |
2. leminhtri (81.20 wpm) |
Accuracy | 93.0% |
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. |