View Pit Stop page for race #3643 by ariende — Ghost race
View profile for Luccia (ariende)
Official speed | 74.05 wpm (52.83 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | May 7, 2010 7:15:10am UTC |
Race Finish | May 7, 2010 7:16:03am UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 3) |
Opponents |
3. lesinh (60.80 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. |