[ WP ] The shuttle is T-minus 10 seconds from launch , and the crew is bracing to go . The extremely distinct smell of cigarettes wafts over from one of the bunks .

The crew waits eagerly for the launch. Years of training have lead to this and although they'll be leaving their families behind for the better part of a decade, the advancements in human progress will be worth it. Buckled in and anxious, the crew here's mission control start the countdown. 
 
 T-minus 10 seconds. 
 
 The lights dim except for a spot lit area in the sleeping quarters. Even with their helmets on, the faint smell of a cigarette filters through. In the monitors there is a short, clean cut man in a suit facing towards a wall. 
 
 `` The crew of the 1st manned mission to the outer reaches of our solar system is on the cusp of launch. What they may discover on this voyage may put their names down in the annals of history right along side other gallant explorers such Magellan and Columbus. What their arrogance does n't allow them realize is that perhaps mankind was meant to be confined to their little blue rock and just perhaps there is something beyond that we can not or should not comprehend. What twisted horrors await in the uncharted? This crew is about rocket headlong into *The Twilight Zone. *'' 
 
 The man walks into the shadows and disappears, the cigarette smell along with him. The lightning returns to normal and the countdown resumes. 
 
 9. 
 
 The crew looks at each other in a panic. Without saying a word, the all know what that means. No good can come from this launch. 
 
 8. 
 
 One of them unbuckles his restraint and tries to stand up, not easy to do in the rockets upright orientation. He stumbles and falls into the back of the ship. 
 
 7. 
 
 Another crew member takes off her helmet having an anxiety attack. Straining to breathe, she starts thrashing in her seat. 
 
 6. 
 
 The crew captain tries to communicate with mission control, but in his hurried state, accidentally releases everyone's restraints. 
 
 5. 
 
 Everyone is loose now grasping their seats. If this rocket launches with loose crew, it will be disaster. 
 
 4. 
 
 The crew member who fell dislodged some vital equipment. These delicate instruments will be crucial to survival once past mission controls range. 
 
 3. 
 
 The captain tries again with communications, but loses his balance and crashes head first into the empty seat behind him. This shatters his helmet and knocks him out cold. 
 
 2. 
 
 The 4th crew member, too paralyzed with fear to move, holds as tightly to his seat as possible. 
 
 1. LAUNCH! 
 
 The ship takes off. No word from the crew is expected since the g-forces they're experiencing word render speech impossible. It looks successful so far and mission control begins celebrating. A congratulations cake is rolled in. Then, the lights dim and the sharp smell of a lit cigarette permeates through the control room. A clean cut man in a suit sitting on a stool in the corner of the room starts talking to know one in particular. 
 
 `` Mission control for the 1st manned mission to the outer reaches of our solar system is celebrating what appears to be a successful launch, but the celebration is soon to turn into terror as the horrifying circumstances on board the vessel reveal themselves. They've practiced and trained how handle every possible emergency scenario, so they know what to do. What they do n't know is that mission control has just entered *The Twilight Zone. *'' 
 
 The man disappears into shadows. Everyone looks at each other, and the panic sets in.
