View Pit Stop page for race #2278 by nsirlin — Ghost race
View profile for Nicholas (nsirlin)
| Official speed | 73.47 wpm (53.25 seconds elapsed during race) |
|---|---|
| Race Start | May 18, 2013 3:59:55am UTC |
| Race Finish | May 18, 2013 4:00:48am UTC |
| Outcome | No win (3 of 4) |
| Opponents |
1. grotariu (95.05 wpm) |
| Accuracy | 88.0% |
| 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. |