View Pit Stop page for race #497 by nanonanonano — Ghost race
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Official speed | 51.80 wpm (75.52 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | October 10, 2013 9:10:39am UTC |
Race Finish | October 10, 2013 9:11:54am UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 9) |
Opponents |
2. imran6474 (47.30 wpm) 7. 121189 (32.93 wpm) |
Accuracy | 94.0% |
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. |