View Pit Stop page for race #646 by lovedanathema — Ghost race
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Official speed | 72.24 wpm (54.15 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | October 9, 2012 10:50:59pm UTC |
Race Finish | October 9, 2012 10:51:53pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (2 of 5) |
Opponents |
1. karvinen (78.78 wpm) 3. sooshy (69.21 wpm) 4. d3ly (63.49 wpm) |
Accuracy | 93.0% |
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. |