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“T-minus fifty seconds.” I took a deep breath, my hands shaking as I reached for the armrests of my seat. The cabin was cramped, and I was sweating profusely under my suit. “T-minus forty-five seconds." I felt a quick wave of terrified panic wash over me, but I pushed it away and stared straight ahead. I could feel my heart beating in my chest. No, it was up in my throat. I focused on breathing evenly and slowly. “T-minus forty seconds." I hated the idea of going into space. I really did. But I’m the kind of person who procrastinates against...
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