Did it just as VideoGameKraz said. Had an $800 day, then a $4000 day, then a $20,000 day, and that dude was in orbit on day 4.
It is a bit of luck, but if you happen to find 3 or 4 golden launchers on your first day, then it is a very likely start. Took me about forty-five minutes of trying start to finish.
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