View Pit Stop page for race #936 by bierik — Ghost race
Official speed | 94.25 wpm (41.51 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | May 10, 2013 12:55:40pm UTC |
Race Finish | May 10, 2013 12:56:21pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (2 of 3) |
Opponents |
1. xyzrr (108.73 wpm) 3. xtrickit11@yahoo.com (83.10 wpm) |
Accuracy | 97.0% |
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. |