View Pit Stop page for race #1048 by fine_n_bright — Ghost race
View profile for Ryan (fine_n_bright)
Official speed | 76.55 wpm (51.10 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | August 21, 2011 6:06:13am UTC |
Race Finish | August 21, 2011 6:07:04am UTC |
Outcome | No win (2 of 4) |
Opponents |
1. tantul (91.79 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. |