View Pit Stop page for race #687 by ashis73 — Ghost race
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Official speed | 38.79 wpm (100.85 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | October 19, 2011 7:09:08pm UTC |
Race Finish | October 19, 2011 7:10:49pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (4 of 5) |
Opponents |
1. cocobranza (53.29 wpm) 2. justtis (52.98 wpm) 3. akazukin_cheche (49.33 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. |