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And repress VLV closed.
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Check.
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Fluid dump valve.
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We are about to begin
our journey

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into the heart of the cosmos,
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into the very core
of our own planet.

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Close.
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- Where we find therein...
- Check.

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The secrets of the universe...
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...3.5 PSI.
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...the mysteries of time...
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LM circuit lockup.
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- Check.
...hope for the future.

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And signal.
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Deep Earth Control,
this is virgil.

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Signal check.
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This is Deep Earth Control.
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I have thumbs-up
across the board.

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You are clear
to initiate power-up.

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Reactor power confirmed.
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At 1,000 rpm, we will countdown
to launch. On your mark.

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Pad leader, stand by for launch.
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All right, virgil.
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Mark.
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Gantry count. Ten, nine,
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eight, seven, six, five, four,
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three, two, one...
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launch.
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500 feet.
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Leveling out.
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Okay, guys,
let's swing forward.


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