View Pit Stop page for race #1126 by klapsley — Ghost race
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Official speed | 61.38 wpm (63.73 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | January 4, 2012 4:32:16am UTC |
Race Finish | January 4, 2012 4:33:19am UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 5) |
Opponents |
2. shawn04_2009 (54.68 wpm) 3. lyr028 (45.81 wpm) |
Accuracy | 100.0% |
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. |