Du Xingyu has no time to reply to these private messages, because the Starboat airplane is about to be tested!

The first launch will be in unmanned state, and it is expected to stay in space for 48 hours and then return to the ground.

After returning, the maintenance will be carried out. If everything goes well, a second launch will be performed.

The second launch is a crucial link. This time, two astronauts will take the Starship to space and fly in low-Earth orbit to detect and collect various data.

The launch location is still at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

This is a secret launch, and no one knows except the core members of the Space Administration and Starry Glory Company!

In the ground command center, Du Xingyu looked at the computer quietly, and it showed that all kinds of data were within the standard value, so he seemed very calm.

But many people cannot calm down. This is the first time they have participated in such an important and cash-based aerospace research mission.

"I'm so excited!" Wang Wei and Lu Liang whispered, "We have not graduated from graduate school and have participated in such a task. There is no one else in this resume!"

"Yes, last time I launched a rocket with Du Xingyu in the school square. I'm going to play it this time, it's still a plane!" Lu Liang has always been calmer than Wang Wei, but for the first time he participated in a mission of this level, he couldn't calm down.

"Note, there are thirty seconds left." Du Xingyu thought to the microphone.

"Ten, nine, eight...three, two, one, ignite!" With his order, the engine of the space shuttle began to start.

Some aerospace planes cannot take off by themselves and must rely on rockets to help them fly into space. However, Starship has a three-in-one engine set and can fly out of space independently.

It is now in takeoff, and the first thing that operates is an air turbine. The power it generates allows the aerospace plane to fly into the blue sky!

"The flight speed is close to the speed of sound!"

"The speed reaches six times the speed of sound, start the ramjet unit and continue to accelerate!"

"The air is thin and is about to fly out of the atmosphere. Activate the rocket engine unit and turn on the space navigation mode!"

In the command center, Du Xingyu has been tracking the status of the Starship in real time.

"Starship has entered low-Earth orbit."

The Starship entered low-Earth orbit safely, and everyone celebrated.

Du Xingyu said: "Thank you for your hard work, and now you take turns on duty. If you have any accidents, you can notify you at any time. In 47 hours, you will be ready to recycle the Star Boat!"

"Yes!" Everyone began to take turns on duty, observing the status of the Star Boat for 24 hours.

Starship was flying silently in low-Earth orbit, and the scientific research instruments on it kept transmitting data back to the ground.

Forty-eight hours passed, and the Starship still flew steadily. According to the established plan, the ground issued a command to land.

This is the third time that Du Xingyu has participated in the recycling of aerospace equipment. He has been familiar with the task and has commanded the task.

"Except for some wear on the thermal insulation coating of Star Boat, everything is intact! You can carry out the task again!" The inspector reported.

"Okay." Du Xingyu said, "Carry out thermal insulation coating repair and prepare to take people into space!"

“Commitment is on!”

The team was busy again. A week later, Starship undertook a second launch in a low-key three days before the launch of SpaceX manned Dragon spacecraft.

This time, two brave astronauts were added to Starship. They will fly Starship into space and stay in space for a whole week to detect the performance and space flight-related data of Starship spacecraft.

No one outside knows all this.

Their focus has been on the launch of SpaceX's new Falcon Rocket. In order to demonstrate its strength, SpaceX will launch the Falcon Nine and the Manned Dragon spacecraft this time, and will also broadcast live on TV and the Internet!

Audiences around the world can watch in real time! For publicity, they also specially invited media from various countries to broadcast it.

At 15:20 local time in the United States, at about 3:20 am Chinese time, the manned dragon spacecraft carrying two American astronauts and a dinosaur doll was about to take off.

The new Falcon 9 rocket has been located on the launch rack, and media reporters are talking to astronaut Bob Benken.

Bob Benken is the commander of this operation. He has conducted six space walks and is experienced.

"Mr. Benken, what do you want to say about this manned dragon spacecraft launch?" the reporter asked.

Bob Benken replied: "I think this launch is of great significance. This is the first time in American history that a private company has sent astronauts to space, not the Space Agency!"

"It can be seen from this that the development of commercial aerospace technology in the United States is. Believe me, I will successfully complete the mission! And you, every free American, will have the opportunity to wear the same aviation suit as me and walk in space!"

Bob Benken's speech excited the audience, and countless Americans cheered and celebrated in front of the TV.

On the live broadcast of the Internet, netizens from the United States were also extremely excited.

"Bob is so good! I wish you success!"

"SpaceX is so great! It will fulfill my dream of entering space!"

"Falcon Nine and the Manned Dragon spacecraft are both top in the world!"

"Haha, our United States has the best aerospace technology in the world!"

"This is much more powerful than the previous China Rockets. Can rockets make people walk in space?"

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In China, some netizens are also staying in front of the computer and watching the live broadcast.

When the moment Falcon Nine was successfully ignited and launched, a large number of viewers also called words like "666" and "Niu Beer".

At the same time, some people were regretting: "I wish SpaceX was the company of our country!"

"When can we do this?"

"Du Xingyu is not live broadcast anymore, it's boring! I'll sleep, watch it again tomorrow!"

In the United States, Musk's face was flushed in the command center of the manned dragon spacecraft launch mission. Everyone could tell that he was very happy!

"2 minutes and 30 seconds, the first-stage rocket was separated and successfully recovered!"

"9 minutes and 28 seconds, the second-stage rocket was separated and successfully recovered!"

"In 12 minutes and 00 seconds, the manned dragon spacecraft separated from the second-level arrow body and entered space!"

"This is astronaut Bob, and the spacecraft has successfully separated. We will dock with the International Space Station in 19 hours!" Bob Benken's voice came from the communicator.

"Congratulations! Congratulations to us!" Musk shouted.

Good news kept coming, and Musk ordered his subordinates: "Champagne, open champagne for me!"

While driving champagne, he danced excitedly. He could already imagine how much praise SpaceX would receive when the manned dragon spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station!

Stock prices soared, orders soared, and state support... all this seems to be within reach!

"Haha, this time I will finally surpass Du Xingyu, the Chinese!" Musk hummed happily. He decided not to sleep before the manned dragon spacecraft docked with the International Space Station!

At this time, the outer space of the Earth was sailing in addition to the manned Dragon spacecraft. The Starboat, which carries Chinese astronauts, was also sailing.

"Reported that we have entered low-Earth orbit and will arrive near the International Space Station in about 19 hours." Astronaut Tian Qinghui reported on the Starship.

"Nineteen hours?" After the ground command center calculated, it was likely that it would meet the manned dragon spacecraft at this time.

However, both spacecraft are flying in low-Earth orbit and they will definitely meet.
Chapter completed!