Inside the NASA building, on the big screen of the satellite monitoring center, a bird's eye view from space was shown. From this perspective, one could see a white missile flying toward outer space in a slightly curved trajectory.
Flanking the main screen were real-time data and orbit prediction calculations from scanning satellites.
"It's this Crimson Corporation again," lamented the director of NASA, who wished for this idiotic thing to explode right then.
It was regrettable.
After a short period, the launch vehicle had successfully crossed the Karman line and reached outer space.
At that moment, the first-stage thrusters were jettisoned.
The second-stage thrusters ignited.
Since it was a high-orbit test, the trajectory of the launch vehicle was steep.
Thus, after the second-stage thruster ignition, the missile continued its ascent into space.
"Flight trajectory nominal," came an announcement.
