Inside, the astronauts were pressed back into their seats, the immense force of the launch a physical manifestation of their monumental journey.
'Oh my God!'
'Oh my Ancestors!'
Several people were praying silently in their hearts while feeling the rocket's many vibrations.
Victor's heart raced as she watched Hertfilia shrink away, replaced by the vast expanse of space.
Ahh! We.. did it?
"We did it," whispered Sanchez, his voice filled with awe.
"Yes," Victor smiled, his eyes glistening with unshed tears. "We're on our way."
Who could believe they would one day go out into space?
As the astronauts smiled teary-eyed, those on the ground were exclaiming so loudly the world around them began shaking.
"Look! Look! It's round!!! His Majesty Landon was right. The world is ROUND!"
