View Pit Stop page for race #161 by theshura — Ghost race
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| Official speed | 54.32 wpm (72.02 seconds elapsed during race) |
|---|---|
| Race Start | October 19, 2021 12:14:43pm UTC |
| Race Finish | October 19, 2021 12:15:55pm UTC |
| Outcome | Win (1 of 4) |
| Accuracy | 97.0% |
| Points | 49.79 |
| 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. |