View Pit Stop page for race #9055 by jplow — Ghost race
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Official speed | 84.68 wpm (46.20 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | May 7, 2012 7:56:36pm UTC |
Race Finish | May 7, 2012 7:57:22pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (5 of 5) |
Opponents |
1. whdeboer (115.21 wpm) 3. parkourman (90.84 wpm) |
Accuracy | 95.0% |
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. |