Chapter 505: A Journey of 380,000 Kilometers
In addition to the launch time, the location of the first launch of ZT-9 has also been determined.
As originally planned, the launch site this time is located at the Zibei Satellite Launch Center in Qiongzhou.
Compared with our other launch centers, Zibei Satellite Launch Center has its unique advantages.
First of all, it has the advantage of its low-latitude location.
Qiongzhou is close to the equator and can make full use of the earth's rotation, so that spacecraft launched here can reach the predetermined orbit with less energy consumption, which can save a lot of fuel consumption.
The rocket's carrying capacity can be increased by about ten to fifteen percent.
Secondly, because Zibei is close to the sea, it is very convenient to use sea transportation to transport larger rockets and other aerospace equipment.
In addition, because there is a vast ocean to the west of Zibei, the danger to the public can be avoided to the greatest extent when carrying out the rocket launch mission.
In summary, the Zibei Satellite Launch Center will carry out more and more important tasks in the future and is expected to become our most important rocket launch base.
On the eve of the first launch of ZT-9, Xu You and others rushed to the Zibei Satellite Launch Center to watch this exciting scene live.
Lu Zhiyao also came to the Zibei Satellite Launch Center with Xu You.
With his outstanding performance at the last conference, Lu Zhiyao became well-known to people at the Academy of Aerospace and was given the task of writing more articles.
Including the first launch of Zhengtu-9, Lu Zhiyao will also serve as a writer and use the most beautiful words to show our technological style to the world.
Because Xu You did not hold any formal position in the Academy of Aerospace, for this launch, Xu You only needed to witness it on site. He did not have to worry about it every day like he did in the past period of time.
On the eve of the rocket launch, Xu You and Lu Zhiyao stood on a high place together, looking at the launch site not far away.
"In the past, I never dreamed that one day I would be able to watch a rocket launch live from such a close distance. I never thought that I would be able to stand here with you," said Lu Zhiyao.
Until now, Lu Zhiyao still feels that everything is like a dream.
"Yes, when I was in high school, I never thought that I would really go on the path of scientific research one day and make so many research results. This world is so magical and always brings us surprises."
After hearing Xu You's words, Lu Zhiyao also recalled her high school life.
"Come to think of it, your rise at that time was really shocking. To be honest, I didn't pay much . I didn't expect that you would improve so much all of a sudden and go straight to the competition. Tell me, did you deliberately hide your strength before?"
"No, maybe I just broke through a bottleneck suddenly."
Xu You knew that it was not convenient to discuss this matter in detail, so he quickly changed the subject.
"Yaoyao, do you have any good ideas for the article about the first launch of the Journey 9?"
"I think it's better to start with the word 'Zhengtu'. The names we give to each important project are very meaningful. Ninety years ago, our hero completed a 25,000-kilometer journey with just his feet. Now, we are about to rely on our technology to complete another 380,000-kilometer journey."
"Yes, now when we think back on it, it still makes us excited. In a way, the journey back then was a greater feat."
"It's a different angle, but it's a great thing. I believe this rocket launch will be successful."
Xu You was naturally full of confidence in the first launch of Zhengtu-9.
However, I would not be able to let go of my worries until I see the successful launch with my own eyes.
As the rocket launch time approaches, many people are already watching the first live broadcast of ZT-9 on major live streaming platforms.
These netizens are not only from China, but also from all over the world.
Because this rocket launch is of great significance.
This marks that mankind has once again challenged the manned lunar landing.
Once this launch is successful, we will most likely .
This will be the first time in the 21st century that humans will accomplish the feat of landing on the moon.
But because of the failure of the SAM rocket launch before, some people are still worried about this launch.
"Even Sam, who has the most powerful aerospace technology, has experienced rocket launch failures. It seems that it is not so easy to complete the manned moon landing again."
"Sam's launch was a bit hasty, but Rabbit is very stable in this regard. As long as Rabbit is well prepared, there will be basically no accidents."
"Since Sam's previous accident was only a rare event, Sam will soon continue to launch the moon rocket. In any case, I hope that mankind can move towards a common goal in the field of aerospace."
The time for the rocket launch was getting closer and closer. At this time, Lu Zhiyao said:
"Are you really not going back to the control room? It should be more convenient to monitor various data in real time there."
"There's no rush to go back. I'm not from the aerospace institute, so I don't have to stay there. I feel relieved to have you all here."
In addition to this reason, watching the rocket launch here will also provide a better viewing experience.
At this time, Xu You really wanted to enjoy this exciting moment.
"One minute left, get ready!"
"Five, four, three, two, one, fire!"
"Rocket—take off!"
Following the commander-in-chief's orders, ZT-9 began its first journey in its career.
At this time, everyone was on high alert, fearing that the Rockets might encounter any unexpected problems.
Xu You was as nervous as everyone else. He stared closely at the ZT-9 and monitored its data in real time in his brain .
"Everything is normal, no problem." Xu Youxin said.
Judging from the data Xu You was able to judge, everything was going very smoothly for ZT-9 so far.
Of course, some specific internal parameters are only known to the staff in the control room.
In order to have a more comprehensive understanding of the real-time situation of ZT-9, Xu You was also listening to the reports from the staff in the control room through his headphones.
Lu Zhiyao tightly grasped the hem of Xu You's clothes with her small hands and was too nervous to speak.
However, Xu You knew clearly that the current good conditions did not guarantee the success of the rocket launch.
