United States.
Houston Ground Control Center.
The moment the voice from Mars reached them, thunderous applause erupted throughout Houston's control center!
"God bless the United States!"
Watching the researchers rise to their feet and clap with all their might, Professor Chris murmured those words, tears glistening in his eyes.
Beside him, Director Morton also wore a relieved smile.
His position as director was safe!
Professor Chris slowly raised his right hand and pressed it downward in the air, signaling for quiet.
The noisy applause and chatter in Houston's control center gradually subsided. Every researcher was slightly flushed, their eyes shining with excitement as they looked at Chris.
Once Houston's control center had fallen completely silent, Professor Chris swallowed, picked up the microphone, and switched on the radio. "Houston copies! Congratulations! You've done the United States proud!"
"Now, I hereby announce: begin extravehicular operations!"
Perhaps because he was so excited, Professor Chris's voice was somewhat hoarse.
Even so, the exchange between Andrew and Professor Chris, with nearly ten minutes between their replies, spread across the United States in that instant!
"The United States never admits defeat! The Pathfinder Program has been successfully carried out, with a successful landing on Utopia Plain!"
"Greetings from Mars! The United States has made history once again!"
"One small step for the United States, one giant leap for mankind!"
"The United States will rise again!"
The moment the Pathfinder craft successfully landed on Mars, every newspaper rushed to print that day's edition!
A flood of news instantly swept over every American!
Just as President Albert had said that day, "I won't allow a single American to miss this news!"
The moment the news broke, countless Americans spontaneously poured into the streets to celebrate this historic moment!
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