View Pit Stop page for race #4484 by rentor — Ghost race
View profile for Andrew (rentor)
Official speed | 68.85 wpm (56.82 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | February 14, 2016 7:20:18pm UTC |
Race Finish | February 14, 2016 7:21:14pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (3 of 4) |
Opponents |
1. stojec (94.91 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. |