Autonomous Astronauts celebrated the launch of the independent space exploration program on April 23rd 1995 in the grounds of Windsor Castle. We chose this site because it was here that King George III had supervised the first balloon experiments in England thus ushering in the modern age of space exploration. We assembled at the Copper Horse, a bronze sculpture of the aforementioned monarch on horseback with his hand pointed skyward.

Unfortunately the group of us who were to bring the balloons and helium were beset by serious automobile engine problems on their way from London, so that they arrived a few minutes after the scheduled 3 p.m. (G.M.T.) balloon launch. However it was quickly decided that time is merely a mental construct, so we were able to travel back in time and successfully launch several sorties of balloons throughout the afternoon at '3 p.m.'.

Heathrow Airport gave us their full consent to the balloon release as long as the balloons were no larger that 12 inches and were constructed of rubber. We made sure that we complied with their wishes.

Several bottles of champagne were also consumed and leaflets and balloons were handed out to members of the public. A video of the event was also made which will form part of an independently produced documentary about the AAA.