View Pit Stop page for race #662 by kalo — Ghost race
Official speed | 89.18 wpm (43.87 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | June 5, 2015 1:48:58pm UTC |
Race Finish | June 5, 2015 1:49:42pm UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 4) |
Opponents |
2. brishtiteveja (68.94 wpm) |
Accuracy | 96.0% |
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. |