View Pit Stop page for race #28 by draux — Ghost race
View profile for Justin (draux)
Official speed | 86.90 wpm (45.02 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | November 22, 2011 2:48:13am UTC |
Race Finish | November 22, 2011 2:48:58am UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 3) |
Opponents |
2. themamba (80.68 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. |