Edward (minikooper117)

Race #969

View Pit Stop page for race #969 by minikooper117Ghost race

View profile for Edward (minikooper117)

Official speed 50.41 wpm (77.60 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 25, 2014 8:37:30am UTC
Race Finish December 25, 2014 8:38:47am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 93.0%
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.