View Pit Stop page for race #99 by sicaalicious — Ghost race
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Official speed | 98.62 wpm (39.67 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | August 17, 2012 10:39:20am UTC |
Race Finish | August 17, 2012 10:39:59am UTC |
Outcome | No win (2 of 3) |
Opponents |
1. aaronwham (108.86 wpm) 3. filco (93.94 wpm) |
Accuracy | 95.0% |
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. |