View Pit Stop page for race #1423 by vikas17 — Ghost race
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Official speed | 51.42 wpm (76.08 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | August 15, 2012 7:44:55am UTC |
Race Finish | August 15, 2012 7:46:11am UTC |
Outcome | No win (3 of 5) |
Opponents |
2. venzdrake (56.39 wpm) 4. nguyen99 (50.03 wpm) |
Accuracy | 92.0% |
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. |