Space: It's So Cool - A drabble & a half for A Little Drabble Do Ya

[otherhawk.livejournal.com]

Fortunately it was a clear night and the stars were twinkling over those breathlessly watching the sky. A chill was in the air, and Illya pulled his coat close around him while he waited for his turn at the telescope Grigory had brought.

A shout rang out. “There! I can see it!”

He looked up, scanning the sky intently until he saw it; a bright light, larger than the starlight pinpricks around it, travelling fast above them. “Oh...”

“It's so beautiful,” Inessa whispered.

The very first artificial satellite was orbiting the Earth. And they – the Soviet Union – they had done this.

“What a time to be alive,” Pavel said, joy and wonder shining through his voice.

From somewhere behind them, someone started singing the State Anthem and one by one they all joined in until they were all singing, united, watching as Sputnik 1 flew overhead.

Comments

[lindafishes8.livejournal.com]

How wonderful! Would you mind if I post this on the Russian MFU site? I'm certain they'd love to read it.

I love to watch for the ISS as it passes overhead. There's a schedule on the NASA site if you're interested.

[otherhawk.livejournal.com]

Of course not, please do. I was at an exhibition on the Soviet space program last week which was just amazing and inspired this.

The last few times I've tried there's either been low cloud or fog or, on one occasion I just couldn't find a place to see it between buildings! I really must try again though, thank you.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Oh you just touched my heart. I love Illya backstories and this one was marvelous!

[otherhawk.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I think it would be something he would appreciate both scientifically and patriotically.

[jkkitty.livejournal.com]

What a lovely memory. I actually remember seeing it as a young adult

[otherhawk.livejournal.com]

That must have been amazing. I was at an exhibition last week that included pictures of people watching it and they all looked awestruck.

[jkkitty.livejournal.com]

The funny part was that it didn't matter it was soviet, just that man actually did it

[otherhawk.livejournal.com]

Yeah, as far as I can see the politics didn't come into it until later, is that right?

[jkkitty.livejournal.com]

For the 'common' people it didn't. It was politics

[jantojones.livejournal.com]

I love this scene. I bet it was an amazing sight. I know how excited I get watching the ISS.

[otherhawk.livejournal.com]

Yep - the title about sums up my feelings. Space is cool.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

A very simple scene, but you've given it substance in its brevity. A great moment for these young patriots.

[otherhawk.livejournal.com]

Thanks - I was trying to make it more about the mood than anything else.