View Pit Stop page for race #309 by kompot — Ghost race
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Official speed | 91.50 wpm (42.75 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | August 23, 2014 12:14:16am UTC |
Race Finish | August 23, 2014 12:14:59am UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 3) |
Opponents |
2. mrtempo (86.17 wpm) 3. colbytothet (84.12 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. |