View Pit Stop page for race #795 by susissus — Ghost race
View profile for John (susissus)
Official speed | 110.37 wpm (35.44 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | February 23, 2017 9:09:35am UTC |
Race Finish | February 23, 2017 9:10:10am UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 4) |
Opponents |
2. tymarc (97.24 wpm) |
Accuracy | 98.0% |
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. |