Yes Waiting on that one spark undervaluestocks
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In reality it takes more than one Spark.
When I worked at the Cape, people on the Boards used to ask me what I did? Maintaining a Security Clearance for 43 years,
and wanting to keep it, I'd just say "the Company buys me 3 pair of NIKE's and 4 Bic Lighters every year, I'm the guy who goes out and Lights the Fuse and Runs like Hell".
Alhough Mark has been Practicing
What Really Happens igniting the Space Shuttle Main Engines Slow--Motion
https://youtu.be/mEQI4lpdJGI
On Normal Rockets Engines
https://youtu.be/capiUBVd7EU
It takes a lot to launch one, from 1995 where I worked.
Prepare to be ROCKED
Note: The USAF 45th Space Wing would like to make you think, they Launch the Rockets, but it's the Civilian Contractors that make all the Magic Happen behind the Scenes.
Note the Computer Room and its Size, when Dorian your Video Host Gets there. There are 98 DEC/VAX Main Frame Computers in there.
https://youtu.be/Jpn4n5soORg