View Pit Stop page for race #717 by epoxi — Ghost race
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Official speed | 79.16 wpm (49.42 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | June 2, 2019 8:36:12pm UTC |
Race Finish | June 2, 2019 8:37:01pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (2 of 5) |
Opponents |
3. swissnetizen (76.77 wpm) 4. thebrd (71.28 wpm) 5. twoddle2 (70.55 wpm) |
Accuracy | 98.0% |
Points | 72.56 |
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. |