"3, 2, 1, ignition!"
Leonov thrusted up the engines, and the ascent module shot up, off the surface. The descent module would be left behind, forever to bake in the harsh enviornment of the Moon along with the flag. "See you in a bit, Comrade." he radioed to Popovich, still in orbit on the main craft. Mission control applauded the success, but they knew they were only half way done. Now they had to get them home.
