View Pit Stop page for race #275 by simon1419 — Ghost race
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| Official speed | 93.98 wpm (41.63 seconds elapsed during race) |
|---|---|
| Race Start | January 24, 2012 10:03:05am UTC |
| Race Finish | January 24, 2012 10:03:47am UTC |
| Outcome | Win (1 of 2) |
| Opponents |
2. noctua (90.29 wpm) |
| Accuracy | 94.0% |
| 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. |