View Pit Stop page for race #409 by darkfire — Ghost race
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| Official speed | 93.52 wpm (41.83 seconds elapsed during race) |
|---|---|
| Race Start | November 16, 2011 9:38:14am UTC |
| Race Finish | November 16, 2011 9:38:56am UTC |
| Outcome | No win (2 of 3) |
| Opponents |
1. beeznees (106.56 wpm) 3. zchen717 (89.88 wpm) |
| Accuracy | 92.0% |
| 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. |