View Pit Stop page for race #395 by ken_dv — Ghost race
| Official speed | 70.67 wpm (55.36 seconds elapsed during race) |
|---|---|
| Race Start | June 29, 2015 5:07:33pm UTC |
| Race Finish | June 29, 2015 5:08:29pm UTC |
| Outcome | No win (2 of 4) |
| Opponents |
3. gonzopython (53.66 wpm) |
| Accuracy | 96.0% |
| 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. |