Chapter 767 Robert's persistence
After all, in science fiction, what is more important is imagination and plot. As for whether similar devices can actually be built, the author of the novel will not actually put it into practice.
But what Xu You wants to do is to really push the moon, so everything here must be rigorously calculated.
Whether all the fantastic ideas can be successfully applied in the real world is a problem that Xu You must consider.
"Although our planetary engines need multiple engines to work together to achieve the desired effect, each planetary engine is actually an independent individual. What I mean is that each planetary engine does not only have a single function."
Each of the lunar planetary engines designed by Xu You has both acceleration and steering functions, and can change its operating mode according to the conditions required for the operation of the moon.
Such a design can ensure the stability of the planetary engine's operation to the greatest extent. After all, Xu You has not yet determined the final destination of the moon.
Originally, the closest alien galaxy to the Blue Star, the Alpha Centauri system, is the most suitable habitable galaxy, but because alien civilizations are likely to exist here, going there would undoubtedly be a trap.
Therefore, when the destination has not yet been determined, the lunar flight must maintain sufficient flexibility, and the functionality of each planetary engine should naturally be as high as possible.
All reactions of the planetary engine were proceeding smoothly, and soon it entered the re-fusion reaction stage.
At this time, the power of the planetary engine has reached its maximum value.
Although such a powerful force is not enough to push the moon, it has already had a significant impact on the moon.
It's like a strong man trying to move a huge rock.
The boulder will not move at all because of the strength of a strong man, but the force on it will change.
As long as there are multiple strong people working together to move the boulder, the boulder can also be moved by people.
"All data from the planetary engines are completely normal, even slightly higher than our expectations. When all the planetary engines are built, as long as more than half of them are in working condition, it will be enough to push the moon outward."
After carefully testing all the data, Xu You came to the final conclusion.
After confirming the success of the planetary engine test run, the staff stationed on the moon were very excited and celebrated in their own way .
The entire control room was filled with jubilation, while the staff outside were communicating their excitement to others via the radio.
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In the next few days, the planetary engine remained in working condition, and Xu You and others also kept an eye on all relevant information related to the planetary engine.
After all, short-term success does not mean that everything is problem-free. As a device with very high requirements for stability, the planetary engine must be able to ensure that it can still operate stably under long-term continuous working conditions.
In the following period of time, the planet's engine continued to run smoothly without any abnormal performance, which made Xu You more confident in this technology.
After studying together with other scientists, we unanimously decided that we could start building engines for other planets.
"For the time being, we should continue to operate this first planetary engine, because only by continuous operation can we discover potential problems to the greatest extent possible. Currently, the artificial sun inside the moon has not officially started construction and cannot provide a continuous supply of nuclear fusion reaction energy. However, if it is to support a planetary engine, the helium-3 energy that has been mined on the moon is still sufficient..."
At the meeting on the moon, Xu You expressed his ideas.
"Yes, I also support Academician Xu You's point of view. Although the operation of this planetary engine will not have any substantial impact on the moon, it is not meaningless. We need to continue to focus on observing all its operating data in order to better complete the next work."
Robert continued to support Xu You's views, which made Xu You feel very relieved.
In fact, compared to Robert, there are many Shenzhou scientists who have a higher status in the planetary engine project, but Xu You cares more about Robert's ideas.
After all, Robert is an important representative of foreign scientists. Getting his support will be more conducive to the continued cooperation of the entire Blue Star.
"Yes, I also support Academician Xu You's point of view. From the perspective of energy consumption, the energy required by a planetary engine in a year has exceeded the energy consumed by most countries on the Blue Planet in a year. However, compared with the huge significance it brings, no matter how much energy is consumed, it is worth it. As long as the artificial sun project on the moon is realized, it will be enough for all the planetary engines on the moon to work continuously for tens of thousands of years."
More and more scientists have come forward to express their support for Xu You's views.
In the following time, Xu You worked with everyone to develop relevant plans and prepared to return to Blue Star.
Before leaving, Robert came to the airport to see Xu You and Lin Shi off.
"Academician Xu You, Professor Lin Shi, you can go back without worry. I will continue to pay full attention to the lunar project. Although I am very old, I am still useful and will not let you down, Academician Xu You."
"Well, Researcher Robert, I am of course very confident in you. There are many excellent workers on the moon, and it won't hurt if you take a short break. I suggest you take some time to go back to the Blue Planet to rest for a while. Staying on the moon all the time is indeed a great test for a person's physical and mental health."
In fact, if it were him, Xu You might not be able to endure living on the moon for several years in a row.
Hearing Xu You's words, Robert shook his head and said:
"That's not necessary. I said I can stay on the moon forever. I have adapted to life here. The underground shelter on the moon will be put into use soon. Plus, with the new world inside the moon, life like this will not be boring at all."
Seeing Robert's attitude, Xu You stopped persuading Robert and just reminded Robert to be careful.
Boarding the Shenniao aerospace fighter, Xu You and Lin Shi returned to Blue Planet together.
This time, there were also several crew members on the moon who returned to the blue planet with Xu You and Lin Shi.
After all, the cost of a single flight of an aerospace fighter is still very high. In principle, it is better to carry as many people as possible to save overall operating costs.
