View Pit Stop page for race #41 by caru — Ghost race
View profile for Emanuele (caru)
Official speed | 59.74 wpm (65.48 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | July 7, 2013 7:47:08pm UTC |
Race Finish | July 7, 2013 7:48:13pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (5 of 5) |
Opponents |
1. sebrill (78.72 wpm) 2. biltis (77.98 wpm) 3. captain3xtreme (74.33 wpm) 4. napster1 (65.52 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. |