Thirty-SixAs they gained the cafeteria, Machuzak walked up to the traveling light display that had been installed above the cowboys in the big mural to broadcast safety messages: Every finger plays an important part. Protect yours… Bill Balustradi says have a great day… He stooped, pulled the plug to the applause of those gathered for lunch and made his announcement:
“Today we achieved a first plasma in Prometheus. The machine functioned perfectly.” Another round of applause and some cheering greeted him until he gave them the news from ITER.
“Let’s catch them!” came the instant shouts from several quarters of the mezzanine amid hissing and booing.
“We have a different race,” he said, raising his hands for quiet. “Let us concentrate on that, and the rest will follow.”
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