23:01
Rip supposed that manpower meant something , even to Consops . His propulsion tube reached _ Brennschluss _ , and for a few moments he watched , checking his speed and direction . Then , before he lit off another tube , he checked his chronometer . The illuminated dial registered 23:01 . They had just four minutes to get to the asteroid ! He spoke swiftly . `` Waste no time in lighting off , Santos .