View Pit Stop page for race #109 by gobibearr — Ghost race
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| Official speed | 54.43 wpm (71.87 seconds elapsed during race) |
|---|---|
| Race Start | March 7, 2024 11:11:57pm UTC |
| Race Finish | March 7, 2024 11:13:08pm UTC |
| Outcome | No win (3 of 5) |
| Accuracy | 92.0% |
| Points | 49.90 |
| 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. |