View Pit Stop page for race #1160 by shibhu107 — Ghost race
View profile for Ramachandran (shibhu107)
Official speed | 53.55 wpm (73.05 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | October 2, 2011 12:44:28pm UTC |
Race Finish | October 2, 2011 12:45:41pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (4 of 4) |
Opponents |
1. l0ki010 (68.28 wpm) 2. s_sinath (63.37 wpm) |
Accuracy | 94.0% |
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. |