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The satellite rocket soon launches, but it does not reach its maximum altitude. Afterwards, it is discovered that
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spaceship's second stage, resulting in an explosion, causing their spacecraft to go out of control. Mitchell, however, releases the fail-safe, saving them from destruction and allowing the spaceship to return safely to Earth.
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