View Pit Stop page for race #1168 by raju7 — Ghost race
| Official speed | 46.79 wpm (83.61 seconds elapsed during race) |
|---|---|
| Race Start | September 19, 2012 11:41:17am UTC |
| Race Finish | September 19, 2012 11:42:40am UTC |
| Outcome | No win (2 of 3) |
| Opponents |
1. ksm123 (50.49 wpm) |
| Accuracy | 98.0% |
| 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. |