View Pit Stop page for race #174 by gloomshadow — Ghost race
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| Official speed | 75.13 wpm (52.07 seconds elapsed during race) |
|---|---|
| Race Start | June 8, 2013 4:45:58pm UTC |
| Race Finish | June 8, 2013 4:46:50pm UTC |
| Outcome | No win (3 of 5) |
| Opponents |
1. vicludovico (87.67 wpm) 2. tinkureddy (79.84 wpm) 4. silvis08 (70.53 wpm) 5. phonhay (69.95 wpm) |
| Accuracy | 85.0% |
| 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. |