Satellite

A dawn of inspiration
An excitement of one heart
A set determination
And a courage, then, to start

A group who shared the vision
A commitment to its run
An inception of a plan
And a history begun

And envelopment of fields
A mix of fellow minds
A decade just for planning
And a glowing new design

A stretch of years creating
A budget millions strong
A thousand minds set dreaming
And a hope that drives them on

An avalanche of setbacks
A drop in passion's flame
A reassurance found
And a jump back in the game

A nearing deadline creeping
A final piece in place
An anticipation growing
And an anxious glance to space

Every waking moment
Every bit of hope and pride
Every heart entangled
Exploding in the sky.