View Pit Stop page for race #374 by ryugo7 — Ghost race
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Official speed | 70.85 wpm (55.22 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | December 11, 2012 5:29:29am UTC |
Race Finish | December 11, 2012 5:30:24am UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 5) |
Opponents |
2. digitalspenz (68.94 wpm) 5. rrfin (42.12 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. |