View Pit Stop page for race #1288 by hejie023 — Ghost race
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Official speed | 78.91 wpm (49.58 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | January 25, 2014 3:21:53pm UTC |
Race Finish | January 25, 2014 3:22:43pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (2 of 4) |
Opponents |
1. fexer (80.75 wpm) 4. james372 (74.03 wpm) |
Accuracy | 91.0% |
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. |