View Pit Stop page for race #798 by rastalamm — Ghost race
View profile for Judah (rastalamm)
Official speed | 79.00 wpm (49.52 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | April 27, 2011 3:29:21pm UTC |
Race Finish | April 27, 2011 3:30:11pm UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 5) |
Opponents |
3. pansui_zeliang (59.95 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. |