Chapter 624: Plans cannot keep up with changes
From one thousandth, to one five hundredth, then to one three hundredth, and one two hundredth.
This increasingly high probability undoubtedly shows that the asteroid's visit will escalate step by step and needs to be given greater attention.
Xu You is also constantly conducting simulations based on the real-time data of the asteroid to predict the final trajectory of the asteroid.
The probability predicted by Xu You is relatively close to the computer's prediction result. It is currently stable at around 1% of 200, but it still has a trend of increasing.
What shocked and confused Xu You the most was that the probability of this asteroid eventually hitting the moon began to increase.
"It seems that it is no coincidence that this asteroid, which appeared in my previous brain simulation, will eventually hit the moon." Xu You sighed.
Xu You didn't know if there were any deeper reasons, but considering the countless craters on the moon, Xu You felt that there might be a mystery hidden here.
If this asteroid really does end up hitting the moon, Xu You must take more forceful action.
After all, at this time, the moon is no longer just a satellite protecting the blue planet, but it is tending to become a blue planet.
If an asteroid with a diameter of 1,500 meters hits the moon, it will pose a great threat to our lunar scientific research base and the astronauts on the moon.
Thinking of this, Xu You immediately contacted the people from the Academy of Aerospace and informed them of his latest discovery.
"What, Academician Xu, you said that this asteroid is likely to hit the moon in the end?"
Everyone looked incredulous when they heard Xu You's words.
"Yes, according to the current probability, it is no longer a low-probability event that it will eventually hit the moon. We have never considered the issue of the moon before. If we add the moon to the model, we will find more new information."
As he spoke, Xu You projected the images in his computer onto the big screen, demonstrating the model in his simulation software.
Xu You converted the simulation in his brain into the file format of the software in the computer, and the model continued to simulate the final trajectory of the asteroid.
Everyone looked at the picture on the big screen and couldn't help but frown.
"According to the simulation based on the current data, if the asteroid eventually approaches the blue planet, there is a 50% chance that it will be captured by the moon and hit the surface of the moon. I don't know whether this is inevitable or accidental, but it has been proven that this is indeed a high-probability event."
Hu Shucheng was sitting next to Xu You at this time . After seeing the model in Xu You's computer, he was so surprised that his mouth opened wide.
"Yes, if the moon is added to the simulation model, the predicted information will indeed be more comprehensive. I don't know whether this is good news or bad news."
If a few years ago, there was a satellite that could block huge foreign asteroids for the blue planet, it would undoubtedly be news with only benefits and no harm.
However, the moon today is no longer the same as before.
The moon not only has our scientific research base, but also has many astronauts stationed there.
If the moon were hit by such a large asteroid , the impact on the moon would be extremely serious, not to mention the scientific research bases and astronauts on the moon.
In the following time, Xu You explained to everyone the solution to this problem.
"Whether this asteroid ends up hitting the blue planet or the moon, we must do our best to deflect it from its original trajectory. Our rocket launch base on the moon must also speed up progress."
Before this, Xu You only hoped to "do his best" and did not make any mandatory requirements.
But plans cannot keep up with changes, and the current situation forces Xu You to change his previous ideas.
"But, Academician Xu, even if we put all our space missions on the moon landing project, the remaining time may not be enough to send all the rocket materials to the moon, right?"
Currently, the new type of rocket is still under development. No matter how fast the development speed is, it will definitely not be used within a few months.
Xu You seemed to have thought of this question a long time ago, and said in a deep voice:
"Yes, even if we put all our energy in the field of aerospace on the moon, it is indeed difficult to achieve our goal before the asteroid arrives. However..."
At this time, Xu You suddenly changed the subject.
"But what, Academician Xu?"
"If SAM Space Agency can stand with us, there is still hope. I watched the entire launch process of the Space Launch System. Although it is not as good as our Journey 9 rocket, it has surpassed the previous Apollo project. As long as they are willing to help us transport materials to the moon, with the strength of our two countries, there is still hope that we can successfully launch a rocket on the moon before the asteroid arrives."
Xu You paused and continued:
"Of course, in exchange, we will also build some research stations specifically for foreign astronauts, so that astronauts from the SAM space agency can stay on the moon. Such cooperation is not a loss for both parties, and it is also made for the consideration of the fate of all mankind."
After some discussion, everyone felt that this was the best solution at the moment.
After talking about this plan, Xu You continued to add another backup plan.
"In addition, we must also consider the backup plan in case we cannot build a lunar rocket base within the specified time. In this case, we must use nuclear devices to crush the asteroid, and all astronauts on the moon must be evacuated. The impact of this plan cannot be accurately estimated, and it is likely to affect our subsequent space exploration plans."
Xu You did not want to use a nuclear device to hit the asteroid unless it was absolutely necessary. The consequences of such a violent nuclear reaction were difficult to accurately estimate.
Including the sun, which is 150 million kilometers away from us. If it weren't for the ozone layer protecting the blue planet, the blue planet would not be able to withstand such strong radiation, and it would even be impossible for any life to be born.
Xu You does not want to take such a risk and still hopes to change the asteroid's trajectory by means of a spacecraft impact.
After the meeting, Xu You, with the help of the staff of the Academy of Space Technology, contacted Williams, the director of the SAM Space Agency again.
As usual, Sam Space Agency still attached great importance to the conversation with Xu You, and Williams quickly answered Xu You's call.
