:06:01
But you made it.
:06:03
That's the important thing.
:06:07
And you made it...
:06:10
...just in time, Frank.
:06:15
Ladies and gentlemen of the press...
:06:17
...I'm Major Bob Gerson, United States
Air Force, and I hold in my hand...
:06:23
...a directive from the president
of the United States of America.
:06:28
It reads:
:06:29
"Effective immediately,
the Air Force's involvement...
:06:32
...in outer atmosphere
testing and exploration...
:06:35
...is hereby terminated."
:06:37
"A new civilian agency...
:06:39
...the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, is this day chartered."
:06:43
"Project Daedalus is now complete...
:06:46
...and designated
Mission Accomplished."
:06:49
The Air Force is out?
:06:51
What about the pilots?
:06:52
Who will be
the first American in space?
:06:55
A decision has been made.
After an exhaustive search...
:07:00
...we've identified who can best
carry out a mission of this magnitude.
:07:03
This job calls for toughness,
both mental and physical toughness...
:07:07
...and in the tradition of
the best of the Air Force...
:07:11
...an ability to follow orders
to the letter.
:07:14
Ladies and gentlemen,
I'd like you to meet Maryanne...
:07:17
...the first American
to cross into outer space.
:07:37
Look, Frank.
She wants to shake your hand.
:07:40
You bastard.
:07:41
Shake her hand for the cameras, Frank.
That is an order.