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: This episode provides a poignant look at Pearl’s isolation on Earth. Her "Serious Business" attitude toward the project stems from a desperate need to reconnect with the Gem world she left behind.

“Pearl is a certifiable engineering genius... but that doesn't mean a spaceship made from parts found in an old barn is going to last long enough to even escape Earth's atmosphere.” TV Tropes [S1E28] Space Race

" Space Race " (Season 1, Episode 28) is a standout episode of Steven Universe that shifts from a fun DIY project into a heavy, emotional exploration of Pearl’s grief and her intense longing for her lost home. : This episode provides a poignant look at

: Greg’s grounded perspective provides a necessary counterweight to Pearl’s cosmic ambition, reminding Steven (and the audience) that while space is wondrous, it is also incredibly dangerous for a half-human child. Community Perspectives but that doesn't mean a spaceship made from