View Pit Stop page for race #589 by papashikal — Ghost race
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| Official speed | 46.68 wpm (83.80 seconds elapsed during race) |
|---|---|
| Race Start | July 4, 2025 2:41:55am UTC |
| Race Finish | July 4, 2025 2:43:19am UTC |
| Outcome | No win (3 of 4) |
| Accuracy | 95.0% |
| Points | 42.79 |
| 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. |