Independent feline aerospace
Flying Elon Cat
No rocket. No pilot. One highly committed tail.
Cleared For Elsewhere
The launch crew prepared a tower, twelve checklists, and one very expensive countdown. The cat checked the bowl, unfolded two brass-hinged wings, and left from the roof. It passes the parked rocket before ignition, takes the quiet lane beyond the satellites, and returns when dinner reaches room temperature. Mission control has stopped asking for clearance.
Independent Flight
Ticker
$FLYCAT, filed under self-propelled mammals.
Roof Departure
Warm vent located. Wings open before anyone finishes counting.
Rocket Passing
Crosses the gantry while the engines are still discussing ignition.
Orbital Errand
Loops one satellite, inspects another, accepts no assignment.
Moon Detour
Declines the crater route because the dust gets everywhere.
Bowl Return
Touches down before dinner cools, with no scorch marks.