Watching the rocket launch was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever experienced. I still can't get over it. As I stood there, heart racing, I kept thinking, That’s mine. My experiment is in there. It felt almost unreal—like something out of a movie or a book. I’ve seen rocket launches before, but this time was different. This time, I was connected to it. I had worked on something that was now heading straight into space.
When the countdown started—ten, nine, eight—I felt the world get really quiet around. It felt like time had slowed down. Then suddenly, it happened. The engines lit up, and there was fire and smoke everywhere. The rocket lifted off the ground and shot into the sky. The sound was deep and powerful. You could feel it in your chest. It was like the Earth shook for a second.
In that moment, I felt so small but also incredibly proud. It was a weird but amazing feeling. My experiment—something I worked hard on—was now literally above the clouds, flying through the atmosphere. My work was part of something huge, something bigger than I had ever imagined.
But this whole experience wasn’t just about science or school. It meant something more to me. It was about possibility. It was about realizing that dreams can come true if you work hard and keep believing. Watching my experiment lift off the ground was like watching a piece of my future take flight. I’ve always been curious about space, science, and how things work, but this made it feel real.
I know this is just the beginning, and I have so much more to learn and explore. But this already feels like one of the best journeys of my life. I’m so thankful to everyone who helped me along the way.
I hope this experience inspires others, too. Because if I can send something into space, just imagine what else is possible. Maybe one day I’ll be building rockets or even going to space myself. Who knows? But for now, I’ll always remember the moment I watched my dream launch into the stars.
Written By Stellar Student Emma Carr
