View Pit Stop page for race #298 by strongwind88 — Ghost race
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Official speed | 41.67 wpm (93.88 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | October 24, 2010 5:38:17am UTC |
Race Finish | October 24, 2010 5:39:51am UTC |
Outcome | No win (2 of 3) |
Opponents |
1. roserosa (62.93 wpm) |
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. |