View Pit Stop page for race #1991 by maizerowan — Ghost race
View profile for Maize (maizerowan)
Official speed | 77.81 wpm (50.28 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | May 9, 2014 3:18:28am UTC |
Race Finish | May 9, 2014 3:19:19am UTC |
Outcome | No win (4 of 5) |
Opponents |
1. greenlotion (118.72 wpm) |
Accuracy | 92.0% |
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. |