Chapter 667: The Distance That Is Within Reach
"Yaoyao, look, the lunar rover seems to be here to pick us up."
Xu You jumped lightly and jumped more than one meter high, which allowed Xu You to see the scene in the distance with a better view.
Lu Zhiyao also imitated Xu You and tried to jump lightly.
This feeling is a bit like playing on the trampoline in the amusement park on Blue Star. It gives you the elasticity of a spring, and you don't feel a lot of force when you land.
"Well, I also saw our lunar rover coming." Lu Zhiyao said.
At this time, the astronauts also successfully connected with Xu You and Lu Zhiyao's radio and began the conversation.
"Academician Xu, Teacher Lu, please wait where you are. We expect to arrive in five minutes ."
"Okay, got it."
Five minutes later, four astronauts drove three Golden Rabbit-1 lunar rovers to the landing site of the lunar module.
"Academician Xu, Teacher Lu, welcome to the moon!"
Everyone greeted each other warmly, shook hands, and took a few photos as a souvenir.
Although the news of Xu You's arrival on the moon will not be announced to the public in a short time, some commemorations will definitely be left behind.
One day in the future, these precious video materials will become very beautiful memories.
After taking a simple photo, one astronaut said:
"Academician Xu, Teacher Lu, please get on this lunar rover."
"Okay, thank you."
As they spoke, Xu You and Lu Zhiyao walked towards one of the lunar rovers, opened the door and climbed in.
Just now, four astronauts drove three Golden Rabbit lunar rovers, and one lunar rover was reserved specially for Xu You and Lu Zhiyao.
In this way, the six people rode in the lunar rover and drove towards the nearby lunar research station.
On the way, several people chatted while walking, and the atmosphere was not that serious.
"I never thought that Academician Xu would come to the moon one day. I still remember that when we set off, Academician Xu personally saw us off." said an astronaut.
This was not the first time Xu You met these astronauts. They had communicated with each other several times before and could be considered old friends.
"Yes, I never thought that I would have such an opportunity one day. I feel very honored to be able to step on the moon like everyone else."
As they chatted, Xu You brought up the topic of astronauts' life on the moon.
"We have lived on the moon for several months now. How do you feel?"
"Overall, I feel pretty good. I am much happier than the astronauts on the space station before. When I am in the research station, I no longer have to face the state of weightlessness. I can also grow some fresh vegetables to improve my meals. I don't have to eat compressed foods every day..."
With existing technology, astronauts can already live a relatively happy life in space.
"Of course, there are some difficult parts. I need to wear a space suit and work outside the research station every day. I often face changes in gravity, which is a great test for my body. But compared with the longing for my hometown and relatives in my heart, these physical hardships are nothing."
It is difficult for ordinary people to imagine the psychological feelings of living on an alien planet. This feeling is far more unbearable than being in a foreign country.
From the moon, you can see the distant blue star, but it is an unattainable distance.
Although a round trip is not that difficult with current technology, astronauts cannot easily leave the moon unless there is something special.
"The feeling of missing my hometown and loved ones...is really torturous." Xu Youxin said.
Although Xu You had just landed on the moon not long ago, he could truly understand this feeling.
Compared to the sea horizon, this is a more distant and unattainable place.
After thinking for a while, Xu You said:
"Our space technology is developing very fast. Before long, there will be more spacecraft and more convenient commuting methods. I believe that in the future, everyone will have regular holidays and can travel back and forth between the moon and the blue planet frequently."
Today's aerospace fighters have already used controlled nuclear fusion technology, and the fuel cost is theoretically relatively low. However, because the number of aerospace fighters is too small and they are very expensive, astronauts cannot travel back and forth frequently.
When the cost of aerospace fighters is cheap enough and their numbers are large enough, they will become as common as airplanes and cars, and will not be so expensive to use.
After hearing Xu You's words, everyone felt hope burning in their hearts. After all, Xu You is a leader in the world's aerospace field, and what he says is very weighty.
"With Academician Xu's words, we feel very relieved! As long as we have the opportunity to return to Blue Star once or twice a year, we will feel very satisfied."
On the way, Xu You was also experiencing the feeling of riding in the Golden Rabbit No. 1 lunar rover.
This lunar rover has indeed demonstrated very ideal performance. It does not feel any bumps when driving on the uneven roads on the moon.
After several hours of travel, the group arrived at a nearby scientific research station.
According to the plan before coming here, Xu You will not go to the Black Hole immediately, but will inspect the scientific research station for a few days before going to the Black Hole.
After all, it was a mission that might not produce any results. Before carrying out this mission, Xu You still had to fulfill as many wishes as possible, including the exploration of the moon.
Several people got off the lunar rover. The astronauts stationed at the research station had been waiting outside for some time and greeted Xu You and Lu Zhiyao enthusiastically.
After entering the research station, Xu You did not feel any change in gravity.
Xu You knew that this was a protective setting within the scientific research station. When people entered and exited, the artificial gravity system would smoothly change the gravity acceleration.
Sudden changes in gravity will put a great test on the human body, so the artificial gravity system will slowly increase gravity until it finally reaches the same gravitational acceleration as the blue planet.
Unconsciously, Xu You had felt his own gravity increasing, and he had a feeling of returning to the Blue Planet.
The construction of the lunar research station is better than expected. When resting here, you can even experience various entertainment activities on the blue planet and it won’t make you feel so bored.
Over the past few days, Xu You and Lu Zhiyao personally participated in some lunar exploration work, fulfilling some of their wishes.
And now is the time to complete the most important task.
"It's about sixty kilometers from here to the Black Hole, and it takes about three hours to drive there. If you're ready, let's go."
