View Pit Stop page for race #1764 by matteusmauritz — Ghost race
View profile for Mattias (matteusmauritz)
Official speed | 61.21 wpm (63.91 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | June 4, 2011 10:30:34am UTC |
Race Finish | June 4, 2011 10:31:38am UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 3) |
Opponents |
2. serafin (57.89 wpm) |
Accuracy | 95.0% |
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. |