A new world.

After the radio conversation

“King, do you think we will make it into space before the equines?” Said a griffin.

“Of course, I have the perfect spot to launch from, flat, high altitude, and far from equestria.” The king replied. “Now then, I want construction to begin immediately.”

“But king, we don’t know where to start.” Said Griffin 2.

“That’s why I snuck the designs for the rocket over the border, and to our most promising griffins to get us into space.” The king said.

“But you said you wouldn’t we wouldn’t take any of the designs.” Griffin 1 said.

“And we didn’t, a pony brought it over the border in secrecy.” He replied.

“OH, I see what you did there. But, there is one thing bothering me.” Said griffin 2

“What is it?” The king said.

“The fuel says, Canterlot golden fuel, if that’s the case, it should have gone nowhere.” Said griffin 2

“They must’ve used less dampener. That’s the only explanation I can think of.” Replied the king. “If only it said the ratio. Anyway, I will come by tomorrow to check the construction sight.”

“Understood sir.” Said both griffins as they left.

The Griffins, like the soviets, didn’t know that much about rocketry. But unlike the soviets, they stole the plans instead of building their own.

The next day at the griffin launch sight

The sound of construction fills the air as the king arrives.

“King, we are honored that you are here.” Said griffin 1

“May I look around to see what has been accomplished?” The king asked.

“Of course your majesty.” Griffin 1 said.

After a short tour,

“I am very pleased as to the current state. How much longer until it is completed?” The king asked.

“Tomorrow afternoon sir.” The griffin replied.

“Very good indeed. I shall be of keep up the good work!” the king said before he left.

The next day

“Sir the diplomat in Equestria wants to speak with you over the radio.” Said a Griffin guard.

“I wonder what for?” The king said as he went to the radio room.

“Your majesty, I have grave news. The ponies plan a launch this afternoon.” The diplomat said.

“And that’s worrisome how?” The king asked.

“They say it will return from a sub-orbital flight, and land in Sadie Arabia.” The diplomat said.

“That is worrisome. I want you to delay the next launch as much as you can.” The king said.

“I already asked, and they say it will take 3 days to build the rocket, after this one is launched. That is our window of time.” The diplomat replied.

“Make sure the plans go past the border so we can build it ourselves.” The king said.

“Understood sir. I will do it tonight.” The diplomat said.

That evening, over the radio,

“Ponies of Equestria, I am glad to say that we have sent a dog into space, and back safely. The dog landed not to far from the capital city of Sadie Arabia. We are making leaps and bounds in our space program, and in 3 days time we will launch a pony into space. I have confidence that the pony will come back safely.” Said Celestia.

“I won’t say that, your highness. It will take us 4 days to get into space not 3.” Said a pony.

“How do you know that?” Celestia asked.

“Well you see I work for the space program, and that success was nearly a failure. It will take us an extra day to fix the problem.” Said the pony.

“I understand. I will report on our success in 4 days time then.” Said Celestia as the speech ended.

“This is good news for us, an extra day due to problems. Make sure our bright minds fix what could be the problem.” The king said.

“Understood sir.” Came the reply.