View Pit Stop page for race #1449 by phoc41 — Ghost race
View profile for Pete (phoc41)
Official speed | 62.71 wpm (62.38 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | December 24, 2013 4:20:40am UTC |
Race Finish | December 24, 2013 4:21:42am UTC |
Outcome | No win (4 of 4) |
Opponents |
1. sbeamer (75.04 wpm) |
Accuracy | 85.0% |
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. |