With a command given, a plume of flame, gradually changing from orange-yellow to blue, appeared at the bottom of the rocket.

Propelled by liquid oxygen and kerosene engines, the three massive Saturn VI rockets slowly rose into the air.

The three astronauts inside the landing module felt a powerful force pressing them down onto their seats.

Saturn VI gradually increased its speed, drawing a graceful arc in the sky.

"Achieved its designated orbit; first-stage rocket prepares for separation!"

Separation successful!

"Successfully entered low Earth orbit!"

"Second stage rocket separation successful!"

As time passed, reports came over the radio.

A faint smile gradually appeared on Morton's face.

It was a success!

Professor Chris, who was standing to the side, breathed a long sigh of relief, picked up the microphone, and turned on the radio communication switch.

"Pathfinder One, this is Houston Ground Control Center, please respond!"

After a brief wait, Andrew's response came through the radio.

"Calling Houston, Pathfinder One received, please proceed!"

"Report the situation!"

"Calling Houston, rocket in good condition, astronauts in good condition, all is well!"

Andrew's voice was transmitted to the Houston ground command center via radio signal, and then it rang out on major television stations and radio stations across the United States.

After a brief silence, every researcher at the Houston command center stood up and applauded enthusiastically!

Seeing the thunderous applause before him, Morton's eyes welled up with tears.

"God bless America..."

He made the sign of the cross on his chest and muttered to himself.

P.S. Does anyone have any suggestions for a title for this book? It might be renamed later, and I'm really bad at coming up with names...