View Pit Stop page for race #87 by merrythought — Ghost race
View profile for Dylan (merrythought)
Official speed | 97.12 wpm (40.28 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | April 21, 2011 11:06:28pm UTC |
Race Finish | April 21, 2011 11:07:08pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (2 of 3) |
Opponents |
3. morcheeba (88.37 wpm) |
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. |