View Pit Stop page for race #1974 by goldberry — Ghost race
View profile for Gail the Snail (goldberry)
| Official speed | 99.99 wpm (39.12 seconds elapsed during race) |
|---|---|
| Race Start | January 17, 2018 4:03:02pm UTC |
| Race Finish | January 17, 2018 4:03:41pm UTC |
| Outcome | No win (3 of 4) |
| Opponents |
1. alanis (118.06 wpm) 2. shwirv (101.58 wpm) 4. majordomo (94.78 wpm) |
| Accuracy | 99.0% |
| Points | 91.66 |
| 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. |