View Pit Stop page for race #722 by zellion — Ghost race
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| Official speed | 38.38 wpm (101.93 seconds elapsed during race) |
|---|---|
| Race Start | November 13, 2012 3:58:59pm UTC |
| Race Finish | November 13, 2012 4:00:41pm UTC |
| Outcome | No win (2 of 4) |
| Opponents |
1. venk3012 (45.97 wpm) |
| Accuracy | 94.0% |
| 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. |