:26:01
And we could even build
a test stand!
:26:17
Dear Dr. von Braun. Our launch site,
which we've named Cape Coalwood...
:26:21
is nearing completion.
:26:25
Thanks to the generosity
of local businesses.
:26:37
Inspired by our efforts...
:26:39
everyone is anxious to help
by donating materials.
:26:45
We've been fortunate to have
the support of our classmates.
:26:47
And the whole community
here in Coalwood is behind us.
:26:51
Hey, rocket boy.
Mars is that way.
:26:54
But no one has been more encouraging
to our efforts than my father.
:26:56
No, the company doesn't have
any cement left over for launchpads.
:27:01
- I just thought I'd ask.
- Besides, I told you no more rockets.
:27:06
You said no more rockets
on company property.
:27:09
And Olga doesn't own Snakeroot.
:27:12
So, you walk eight miles?
:27:14
Yes, sir.
:27:19
Well, tell me something, Homer.
:27:22
Uh, what exactly is
this Wernher von Braun...
:27:25
and the rest of those Germans
accomplishin' anyway?
:27:28
'Cause if you ask me,
it's nothin' but a stunt.
:27:32
You think catchin' up to the Russians
in space is a stunt?
:27:35
When the novelty wears off,
they're all gonna be sent packin'.
:27:39
Maybe then they'll have
to find themselves a real job.
:27:41
Like minin' coal?
:27:45
You listen here.
:27:47
The coal we mine
makes steel, Homer.
:27:50
And if steel fails,
this country fails.
:27:53
If you had half a damn brain
in your head, you'd know that.