View Pit Stop page for race #867 by speedydave — Ghost race
View profile for David (speedydave)
Official speed | 80.59 wpm (48.54 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | November 28, 2010 9:06:13pm UTC |
Race Finish | November 28, 2010 9:07:02pm UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 3) |
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. |