View Pit Stop page for race #48 by short813 — Ghost race
View profile for Rene (short813)
Official speed | 60.83 wpm (64.31 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | October 27, 2014 9:05:25pm UTC |
Race Finish | October 27, 2014 9:06:29pm UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 4) |
Opponents |
2. migy (58.46 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. |