216 Global Positioning System

As the cheering went on, Alexander approached the special committee again. The special committee who sees him approaching immediately shut themselves up and sit straight.

"Hello, I would like to express my gratitude for coming here at this momentous time," Alexander said politely as he bowed lightly at them.

His main priority is to get funding from the government as his company can't shoulder the cost and he had hoped that this rocket launch would earn them the confidence of giving funds to the military to further the space program. 

"It was a pleasure, Your Majesty. I'm stoked, to be honest. I never expected that our technology would reach space. This will surely reach Witte's ears," the chairman said as he grabbed Alexander's both hand and envelope it to his and shook it lightly.

"Your Majesty, I do have a question. We launched a rocket into space, what is the benefit of it to our country?" one of the chairmen asked.