View Pit Stop page for race #793 by apperception — Ghost race
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| Official speed | 62.96 wpm (62.13 seconds elapsed during race) |
|---|---|
| Race Start | June 27, 2011 4:45:39pm UTC |
| Race Finish | June 27, 2011 4:46:41pm UTC |
| Outcome | No win (4 of 5) |
| Opponents |
1. teacup (82.71 wpm) 2. baongoc124 (81.58 wpm) |
| Accuracy | 94.0% |
| 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. |