Chapter 621: Establishing a Moon Base
In addition to the continuous development of rocket technology, Xu You and others also upgraded the lunar rover.
Compared with the Golden Rabbit No. 1 lunar rover, the Golden Rabbit No. 2 lunar rover has more comprehensive capabilities. It can not only carry out various survey work, but can also play a vital role in the construction of lunar scientific research bases and rocket bases.
"If every launch mission can go so smoothly, then even without the help of SAM Space Agency, we can complete the construction of the rocket launch base by ourselves." Xu You thought.
However, rocket launches cannot always be 100% successful, especially with frequent rocket launch missions like this one, failures are probably inevitable.
At this time, Hu Shucheng frowned and asked:
"Xu You, do you think this asteroid will eventually enter low-Earth orbit?"
"I'm not a god, so how can I predict whether it will come over? But I have a feeling that the probability of this asteroid approaching the blue planet will continue to increase."
During this period, Xu You was also constantly conducting simulations to predict the final trajectory of the asteroid.
However, due to the randomness of events, Xu You's prediction results are different each time, and there is indeed a situation where the asteroid eventually enters low-Earth orbit.
There is even an extremely special situation where an asteroid ends up landing on the moon.
After the moon landing rocket mission officially began, Xu You checked various data of the rocket and spacecraft in the control center and paid attention to the dynamics of the asteroid.
The primary purpose of this group of astronauts landing on the moon is to complete the construction of the lunar research station first, and then stay on the moon for a long time to receive the astronauts who will arrive later.
With the artificial gravity system, astronauts can experience the same gravity as on the blue planet in the research station and will no longer encounter common problems for astronauts such as osteoporosis.
As long as there are sufficient resources, there will be no physical problems if you stay on the moon for a long time.
This time the rocket launch mission was still very successful. The two astronauts successfully carried supplies to the moon and began to build a scientific research base.
The materials carried by the astronauts are all very lightweight compressible materials. After expansion, their density is very small but their hardness is high enough to ensure the stability of the base.
In the live broadcast, the two astronauts are building a lunar scientific research base with the help of the Golden Rabbit-2 lunar rover.
"As you can see, our Golden Rabbit II lunar rover is digging the foundation. Compared with the Golden Rabbit I, the Golden Rabbit II has a stronger digging ability and is a good helper for our construction on the moon. The construction materials we use are also brought directly from the blue planet."
On the screen, two astronauts are using the lunar bricks they brought with them to build a base.
"This is a lunar brick that we specially made according to the lunar environment. Astronauts only need to pile these bricks together and they will automatically stick together. This lunar brick is not only very strong, but also has a good radiation protection effect. When the lunar base is built, astronauts will no longer need to wear heavy extravehicular suits, but can change into lighter cabin suits."
The mass of the extravehicular suit is very large, and wearing it for a long time to work is a huge test for astronauts.
Such a scientific research base allows astronauts to ensure they have enough rest after work and recover their physical strength and energy more quickly.
In the following period, we successfully launched lunar rockets several times and sent more astronauts to the moon.
With the completion of the construction of the lunar scientific research base, the construction of the lunar rocket launch base also began.
"Academician Xu, Sam Space Agency has contacted us again and wants to have a conversation with you."
Hearing this, Xu You asked, "Robert again?"
"No, this time it's Chief Williams."
Hearing this, Xu You felt a little disappointed.
Speaking of which, Xu You prefers to communicate with technicians like Robert rather than Williams and Johnson who have more power.
After all, Xu You is essentially a scientific researcher and prefers to communicate technology.
However, at this time, Williams looking for him must be no small matter, and Xu You had no reason to refuse.
Putting the work at hand aside for the time being, Xu You came to the liaison room and started a call with Williams.
"Academician Xu You, I'm glad to be able to speak with you! Speaking of which, this is the first time we have communicated with each other."
Before the conversation with Robert, Sam Space Agency had always sent Commander Johnson to talk with Xu You. This time was the first time Williams had a conversation with Xu You.
"Yes, Director Williams. Previously, it was Commander Johnson and Researcher Robert who were talking to me. I wonder why Director Williams thought of talking to me in person this time ?"
"No, no, I'm just a nobody compared to you, Academician Xu You. Academician Xu You, you should know that our SAM Space Agency is also going to restart the manned lunar landing project. We still have a certain amount of payload left. I wonder if we can help you?"
From what Williams said, it seems that this time SAM Space Agency wants to help us send some goods to the moon.
Xu You did not rush to answer, but asked:
"The payload of your spacecraft is also very tight, right? Is there really any left?"
"After all, we are returning to the moon again after decades. It is more of a demonstration of our capabilities. Many exploration missions are not that important. What you have done during this period is meaningless for us to repeat it. Our most important task now is the construction of the lunar rocket base. Our capabilities are limited, but as long as we can contribute a little, we will do our best."
"So what are Chief Williams' conditions?"
Williams paused and replied:
"We don't have any conditions. Of course, if we can allow our astronauts to live in your scientific research base, then our astronauts can help more."
Hearing Williams' answer, Xu You immediately became alert.
It is definitely not a good choice to rashly let Sam's astronauts live in our scientific research base.
"Director Williams, I personally cannot make a decision on this matter. I still need to discuss it with my superiors. You know, I am just a researcher like Robert. I am not like you who is in charge of the entire SAM Space Agency." Xu You replied.
