Jamie had always dreamt of becoming an astronaut. Today, as he zipped up his space suit and secured his helmet, that dream was becoming a reality. He boarded the spaceship with his heart pounding with excitement and a hint of fear. The countdown began and with a tremendous roar, the rocket shot up into the sky. Jamie could feel the force pushing him back into his seat. He saw Earth shrinking until it was just a blue and green marble against the black canvas of space. In zero gravity, Jamie felt weightless. He moved around the spaceship performing his duties, but also admired the infinite beauty of space. The stars looked brighter, and the silence was peaceful. As he looked back at Earth, he cherished the beautiful planet that was his home. His journey to space gave him a new perspective about the vastness of the universe and our place in it.