diff --git a/lib/launch_rocket.ks b/lib/launch_rocket.ks
index 8dbf6b2..1ee7159 100644
--- a/lib/launch_rocket.ks
+++ b/lib/launch_rocket.ks
@@ -93,6 +93,7 @@ function Launch {
   ExecNode().
 
   print "Ascent Complete.".
+  set SHIP:CONTROL:PILOTMAINTHROTTLE to 0.
   unlock THROTTLE.
   unlock STEERING.
   SAS on.