View Pit Stop page for race #448 by slowdownsammy — Ghost race
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Official speed | 68.41 wpm (57.18 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | April 12, 2014 9:21:49am UTC |
Race Finish | April 12, 2014 9:22:46am UTC |
Outcome | No win (5 of 5) |
Opponents |
2. lovedanathema (98.95 wpm) 3. metalmesiah13 (69.38 wpm) 4. mazharandalib (68.92 wpm) |
Accuracy | 88.0% |
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. |