View Pit Stop page for race #638 by papasi — Ghost race
Official speed | 78.57 wpm (49.79 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | September 24, 2013 4:46:24am UTC |
Race Finish | September 24, 2013 4:47:14am UTC |
Outcome | No win (3 of 5) |
Opponents |
1. youwontknow (84.47 wpm) 2. moobin (83.23 wpm) 4. mtm09386 (73.98 wpm) |
Accuracy | 96.0% |
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. |