And now, the launch is near.  
At last we face the final countdown.
At times, our PI's face, it seems 
He's worn a permanent frown.
The SIMs are finally through.  
We've even tested for Y2K.
And now, at last it's here.
THANK GOD IT'S LAUNCH DAY!

Delays, we've had a few.  
But then again, too few to mention.
It's time to send our FUSE 
Into a higher, new dimension!
To look at UV light, 
Not in an old, but in a new way.
And now--it's finally here.
THANK GOD IT'S LAUNCH DAY!

For what is a mission?  What have we got?
Without a launch, it's all for naught.
Let's see some fire in the tail, 
And watch that Delta rocket sail!
We've worked for years...
Now let's hear cheers!
THANK GOD IT'S LAUNCH DAY!




<-- FUSE Launch, 11:44 a.m. EDT
    June 24, 1999