View Pit Stop page for race #565 by jjoelson — Ghost race
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| Official speed | 98.67 wpm (39.65 seconds elapsed during race) |
|---|---|
| Race Start | May 13, 2014 5:32:32pm UTC |
| Race Finish | May 13, 2014 5:33:11pm UTC |
| Outcome | Win (1 of 3) |
| Opponents |
2. kozarrat (82.06 wpm) |
| Accuracy | 95.0% |
| 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. |