View Pit Stop page for race #1597 by benfrank — Ghost race
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| Official speed | 53.41 wpm (73.24 seconds elapsed during race) |
|---|---|
| Race Start | February 24, 2019 7:43:30am UTC |
| Race Finish | February 24, 2019 7:44:43am UTC |
| Outcome | No win (3 of 5) |
| Opponents |
1. bing041026 (71.84 wpm) |
| Accuracy | 96.0% |
| Points | 48.96 |
| 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. |