View Pit Stop page for race #10 by mechageo — Ghost race
View profile for James (mechageo)
Official speed | 87.91 wpm (44.50 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | May 14, 2010 3:18:35pm UTC |
Race Finish | May 14, 2010 3:19:19pm UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 5) |
Opponents |
4. rweismantle (83.20 wpm) |
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. |