View Pit Stop page for race #109 by racelive — Ghost race
View profile for Jacob (racelive)
Official speed | 68.24 wpm (57.33 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | October 1, 2016 6:10:01pm UTC |
Race Finish | October 1, 2016 6:10:58pm UTC |
Outcome | No win (2 of 4) |
Opponents |
3. raginhio (56.67 wpm) |
Accuracy | 96.0% |
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. |