View Pit Stop page for race #2430 by egoductor — Ghost race
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Official speed | 99.51 wpm (39.31 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | May 2, 2012 3:48:45pm UTC |
Race Finish | May 2, 2012 3:49:25pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (2 of 5) |
Opponents |
1. puttio (105.69 wpm) 3. svitkona (92.18 wpm) |
Accuracy | 99.0% |
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. |