View Pit Stop page for race #283 by therealdaviddavidson — Ghost race
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Official speed | 109.95 wpm (35.58 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | December 4, 2011 4:24:28pm UTC |
Race Finish | December 4, 2011 4:25:04pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (3 of 3) |
Opponents |
2. fightin_phils (140.60 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. |