spongy (spongyguy)

Race #83

View Pit Stop page for race #83 by spongyguyGhost race

View profile for spongy (spongyguy)

Official speed 55.19 wpm (70.88 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 9, 2019 10:57:38am UTC
Race Finish June 9, 2019 10:58:49am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 50.59
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.