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The gleaming rocket stood silently. It was a magnificent sight. The crowd
admired its sleek design and impressive height. Most were excited. Some
were nervous. They worried that the rain might not hold off, or that the launch
would not be successful, or that they were not standing a safe distance from
the launchpad. But then the engines roared to life, and the crowd cheered.
The large digital clock ticked down. As the final seconds ticked away, flames
leaped out of the thrusters, lifting the rocket off the ground. It surged into the
sky, climbing away from the crowd in a precise arc.