Kevin (kevin.mcmurphy@gmail.com)

Race #1297

View Pit Stop page for race #1297 by kevin.mcmurphy@gmail.comGhost race

View profile for Kevin (kevin.mcmurphy@gmail.com)

Official speed 74.88 wpm (52.24 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 20, 2011 3:26:48am UTC
Race Finish January 20, 2011 3:27:40am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 3)
Opponents 1. dekuuuuu (91.42 wpm)
2. skpvwls (81.17 wpm)
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.