View Pit Stop page for race #36 by mspeed — Ghost race
View profile for Matt (mspeed)
Official speed | 73.63 wpm (53.13 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | April 23, 2012 4:33:49am UTC |
Race Finish | April 23, 2012 4:34:42am UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 2) |
Opponents |
2. joberttayag (68.86 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. |