View Pit Stop page for race #3134 by neosmith — Ghost race
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Official speed | 72.43 wpm (54.01 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | July 26, 2010 2:33:48am UTC |
Race Finish | July 26, 2010 2:34:42am UTC |
Outcome | No win (3 of 4) |
Opponents |
2. code9pickle (76.71 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. |