- [last lines]
- Adm. David King: Mr. Scott, make an entry in the ship's log. On this day, the command ship Cosmos 1 is retiring from the third planet of the Solaris system. As this planet was heretofore unknown, we'll enter its location in the galactic record. From this day forward, the third planet of Solaris will be known as the Blue Planet. We designate it Planet... Earth.
- Lt. Red Bradley: You know me, I can light up a whole room.
- [he laughs nervously]
- Lt. Red Bradley: Just by walking out.
- Lt. Red Bradley: [repeating his communication] Very well, Mr. Scott. Carry on. Keep a sharp watch. You don't want to be caught with your guard down.
- Cmdr. Scott: How did you ever qualify for this guard duty, Bradley?
- Lt. Red Bradley: My commanding officer asked for volunteers for an important expedition. I thought he meant exhibition.