Chapter 619: Be on Guard Against Others
After explaining the details of the plan, Xu You continued to add:
"Another point is that I hope that more outstanding foreign experts can join this project, including Ajinov from the Soviet Union, Robert from Sam, and so on. After all, our common goal is to protect the safety of the Blue Planet."
On this point, there is really no distinction between nationalities or skin colors.
After careful review, Xu You's idea was accepted internally and preparations for the project began.
A few days later, Robert found Xu You again and told him some of his latest ideas.
"Academician Xu You, I have a suggestion. If we are willing to cooperate, we can definitely use spacecraft to impact these asteroids and prevent them from hitting the blue planet!"
Xu You was a little surprised when he heard what Robert said.
"Why, Researcher Robert, have you suddenly thought of anything these days?"
"That's true, but no one in Sam Space Agency agrees with my idea. I guess only Academician Xu You can have something in common with me."
"Researcher Robert, please go ahead."
Robert paused and said seriously:
"I think it's possible to launch a rocket on the moon."
Xu You was shocked when he heard Robert's words.
Xu You never expected that Robert had the same idea as him.
Xu You was not in a hurry to reveal that he already had the same opinion, but waited for Robert to continue stating his theoretical basis.
"It may sound unbelievable, but in fact, building a rocket launch base is not as difficult as imagined. Our lunar return capsule and yours do not actually require any launch base to be successfully launched back. The most critical thing is how to transport rockets and spacecraft to the moon."
"Yes, this is the most challenging thing. One year is a bit tight for us. I don't know how Sam's space agency is preparing for the moon landing project."
"Academician Xu You, to be honest, we are about to launch the moon rocket. The liquid hydrogen fuel leakage problem of the space launch system has been solved. If all goes well, astronauts from our two countries will meet on the moon soon."
After hearing what Robert said, Xu You felt mixed emotions.
When the community with a shared future for mankind faces difficulties, it is naturally a good thing if more countries can stand up.
However, Sam's return to the moon will inevitably bring some uncertainties.
Xu You will not prevent any other country from landing on the moon, but he will definitely take precautions to prevent the worst from happening.
"That's great. I hope that day can come soon." Xu You said politely without changing his expression.
"Academician Xu You, if we can unite as one, we will definitely be able to build a rocket launch base on the moon within a year. This rocket launch base will only be used for asteroid impact projects. Once those three asteroids really approach the blue planet, this will be the best solution."
"I understand, Researcher Robert. I will definitely consider it seriously."
After finishing the conversation with Robert, Xu You's expression became a little solemn.
Although Xu You originally hoped that experts from other countries could also join in and participate in the project of spacecraft impacting asteroids.
However, Xu You did not expect that Sam suddenly solved the liquid hydrogen leakage problem of the space launch system and would restart the moon landing project in a short period of time.
Judging from what Robert said, Sam Space Agency obviously also wants to participate in the construction of the lunar rocket launch base.
"Taking this opportunity, Sam Space Agency must want to catch up with our pace of lunar exploration." Xu You thought.
However, these are all determined by capabilities. If SAM Space Agency can do these, there is nothing wrong with it.
Xu You was calculating quickly in his mind, assessing how much role SAM Space Agency could play in the construction of the lunar rocket base.
After some calculations, Xu You let out a sigh of relief.
"If they really cooperate, the Space Launch System's carrying capacity can indeed provide some help."
Xu You also had to admit that this was indeed the best option if he planned for the worst case scenario.
Afterwards, Xu You informed the people at the Academy of Aerospace of the news.
Upon hearing the news, people at the Academy of Aerospace were also a little surprised.
"Sam Space Agency...is actually restarting the moon landing project without us noticing?"
After these blows, SAM Space Agency did not completely fail.
Without sufficient financial resources to replicate the Apollo program, SAM NASA turned its attention to the Space Launch System.
After deciding to redesign the space launch system, the new plan no longer had the problem of high leakage of liquid hydrogen fuel.
After all, a lean camel is bigger than a horse. In the field of aerospace, SAM Space Agency has always been at the top of the world.
"Robert's words are sincere, but Robert is just a researcher. We can't be sure what the attitude of SAM Space Agency is. No matter what, we must ensure absolute dominance in the construction of the lunar rocket base." Xu You said.
Xu You's meaning was very clear. Even if they cooperated with SAM Space Agency to build a lunar rocket base, it would be SAM Space Agency that would help a little, and it would not be a half-and-half cooperation.
For example, helping us transport some rocket and spacecraft parts.
Of course, even if Xu You wanted SAM Space Agency to take on greater responsibilities, SAM Space Agency might not be able to do it.
Only a researcher of Robert's level can help Xu You complete some orbital calculations.
After the meeting, Hu Shucheng walked to Xu You's side.
After years of continuous efforts, Hu Shucheng has become an important figure in the Academy of Aerospace and has a certain say in major projects.
"Xu You, aren't you worried about what ambitions Sam Space Agency might have?"
"Of course, this is something we have to consider."
Thinking about what happened between him and Huang Sibai a few years ago, Xu You still remembers it vividly.
"I remember hearing someone say that you almost died at the hands of a terrible weapon. If the astronauts from SAM Space Agency also carry this kind of weapon to the moon, then our astronauts need to be careful ," said Hu Shucheng.
"Don't worry, I successfully cracked this weapon and developed a strengthened version of it. As long as the space suit is modified, this risk can be avoided."
