View Pit Stop page for race #278 by gel4ever — Ghost race
View profile for ALCIONE (gel4ever)
Official speed | 74.34 wpm (52.62 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | September 30, 2016 5:57:27am UTC |
Race Finish | September 30, 2016 5:58:20am UTC |
Outcome | No win (2 of 3) |
Opponents |
1. anniesunshineee (91.14 wpm) 3. spartantyper (68.65 wpm) |
Accuracy | 97.0% |
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. |