On the day of the launch, Lev prepares to be sent to space. During a conversation with Korovin, Lev is shocked to learn that Irina lied about joining the Design Bureau, though Korovin promises to do everything in his power to help her. The launch ends up being a success, and Lev becomes the first human to fly in space and mass celebrations are held all across Zirnitra. Through coded phrases Lev gives through his broadcasts, Irina is able to hear and recognize that Lev has not forgotten about her, but she has mixed feelings about Lev being hailed as the first cosmonaut...