On this day, the wind was gentle and sunny, and the sky was clear.
Here at the Xinghai Aerospace Industrial Base, the huge spaceship Xingchen is parked in the huge open space. The huge hatches have all been opened, and cars are constantly transferring supplies to the spacecraft.
This trip to Mars is expected to take about half a year. While conducting a comprehensive survey of Mars, we will also try to build a permanent Mars base on Mars, and we will also establish a simple industrial system on Mars so that we can
Use Mars' own resources to expand and develop the Mars base.
So this time we need to carry as much supplies as possible to Mars.
The distance between Mars and the Earth is really too far. Even at the closest point, it is 55 million kilometers, and at the farthest point, it is 400 million kilometers apart.
With such a long distance, even at the speed of the Star, it will take a long time to complete a supply and round trip, so it is necessary to make full use of Mars' own resources as much as possible.
For example, we can establish an agricultural area in a Mars base and grow food, vegetables, fruits, etc. on Mars. We can also find ways to find water on Mars, so that we don't have to transport water from the Earth, etc.
The huge Star is like a huge house. When the hatches are opened, huge warehouses are revealed. The trucks transporting goods look like little ones in front of it, as if they are ants carrying things.
It's like entering a huge ant nest.
In a huge conference room next to it, Liu Yuan, Tang Peng, Li Chun, Wang Zichen and other senior management of Xinghai Technology and Xinghai Science Research Institute were holding a mobilization meeting. Sitting below were thousands of people, all of whom were going to Mars this time.
Scientists, engineers, astronauts, etc.
"This trip to Mars is the first time in human history that we have truly left the earth and headed towards the interstellar universe."
"Although the distance between Mars and the Earth is only an insignificant distance compared to the vast universe, it can even be said to be standing still."
"But for us humans, it is a great step, a historic step, and a crucial step towards the stars and the sea."
"The earth is the cradle of our humanity, but just like a child, he will eventually grow up, venture outside, and face the wind and rain alone, so we humans will eventually leave the cradle of the earth and go into the vast starry sky.
Break out."
"Today, we will take this historic step, and your names will eventually be written into history. You are the pioneers of human exploration of the stars and the universe, the guides, the pioneers, the ordinary but great people.
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Liu Yuan's voice was clearly transmitted to every corner of the venue, making everyone who heard the voice couldn't help but get excited and their blood boiled.
When you work at Xinghai Technology, you definitely don't have to worry about life. The salary package provided by the company is good enough, and there is also a house share. Everyone's life can be said to be carefree, so the rest is to pursue the value of your life.
Being able to participate in the exploration of Mars and become a pioneer towards the stars and the universe is definitely a lifelong pursuit of countless people. Now that they are lucky enough to be one of them, every one of them is as excited as a chicken blood.
"Set off!"
Following Liu Yuan's order, Zheng Yuan, the leader, took the lead to walk out of the venue and walked firmly towards the Star.
Zheng Yuan is a leader in the field of biological research at the Xinghai Institute of Science and Technology, an authority and top scientist in the field of biotechnology, and a senior manager of the Xinghai Institute of Science and Technology. The super oil coconut was developed by the team led by Zheng Yuan.
This time I volunteered to go to Mars mainly to explore extraterrestrial life.
Extraterrestrial life is something that scientists have been tirelessly exploring, because it is very likely to be related to the origin of life on earth, and it is also related to whether there are other civilizations and intelligent creatures in the universe.
Mars is the planet closest to the Earth. At the same time, although the conditions on Mars are much worse than those on the Earth, they are not suitable for the survival and continuation of life.
However, some scientists once believed after scientific speculation that Mars was most likely completely different many billions of years ago and was a planet with life like the Earth.
If this inference is true, then there will definitely be some traces left on Mars. As long as these traces can be found, it can confirm the existence of extraterrestrial life, and it can also prove that Mars was probably a planet a long time ago.
A planet where life thrives.
Zheng Yuan wanted to uncover this mystery and see if there was really life on Mars, so he volunteered to go to Mars.
A few years ago, Eben scientists announced that they had discovered more than 20 kinds of amino acids on asteroids from asteroid detectors, proving the existence of extraterrestrial life.
It caused a huge sensation at the time, because the existence of amino acids is related to life. The discovery of amino acids means the discovery of life.
The emergence of extraterrestrial life means that the earth is not the only planet with life in the universe. It also means that the origin of life on earth may be related to extraterrestrial life.
Perhaps the origin of life on the earth may be the result of asteroids carrying life into the earth, which gradually developed and multiplied on the earth.
With Zheng Yuan's identity and status, it was no surprise that he became the person in charge of the Xingchen and was fully responsible for this Mars expedition.
Taking firm steps, Zheng Yuan boarded the Star and came to the control room. The entire control room was full of science fiction colors. It was a huge hall with various instruments and monitors shining with light.
As Zheng Yuan boarded the ship, relevant staff, astronauts, scientists, and engineers also quickly came to their respective posts, quietly waiting for the Star to take off.
"Fuel replenishment completed~"
"Food, water, daily supplies, etc. have been replenished~"
"The hatch is closed~"
"Everyone is in place~"
"Communication is normal~"
"The engine is normal~"
"All systems are OK..."
Here in the control room, the Star's driving and control team are extremely busy. One piece of data is constantly gathering here and appearing on a huge display. The green lights keep lighting up one by one. Everyone is slightly nervous and excited.
Because this means they are about to take off and leave the earth for Mars.
"Mr. Zheng, it's time to take off. It's time to take off."
Jiang Peng, the captain of the Star, came over and asked for instructions.
Jiang Peng is an astronaut and spaceship captain trained by Xinghai Technology. He was previously responsible for driving the Houyi to carry out manned moon landings. This time he was again appointed as the captain of the Star, responsible for the daily driving and operation of the Star.
Work can be considered an important part of this exploration of Mars.
"Well, let's take off."
Zheng Yuan nodded and ordered.
"Yes~"
Jiang Peng saluted and replied, and immediately gave the order to take off.
"Command center, command center, the Star is applying for takeoff!"
"Allow takeoff, have a safe trip!"
The application for the Star was quickly approved.
"take off!"
Jiang Peng sat in his seat and ordered.
"Yes~"
The people in the flight crew replied in unison.
Soon, as the Xingchen shook, the four anti-gravity engines on the spacecraft started. Driven by the powerful power, the huge Xingchen began to slowly lift off like a weightless feather.
At first, the speed was relatively slow, but gradually, it became faster and faster, flying higher and higher.
The huge body cast a large shadow under the sunlight, but soon the shadow continued to shrink. Gradually, the figure of the Star became smaller and smaller, gradually turning into a small black dot.
Disappeared from sight.
In just a few minutes, the Star flew directly into space and began to fly around the earth, using the earth's huge gravity to accelerate it.
Using the gravity of the planet to accelerate is a very effective method.
Because this can greatly save the fuel of the spacecraft.
Especially for a behemoth like the Zingzhen, it takes a huge amount of energy to increase its speed. This energy can be calculated based on Einstein's mass-energy company E=mc^2. The Zingzhen itself weighs more than 30
Thousands of tons, plus the full load of supplies, its total weight exceeds 1 million tons.
With such a huge mass and volume, it would be impossible to send it into space if it were not for anti-gravity technology. It is precisely with anti-gravity technology that human beings can be freed from the shackles of the earth's gravity and can be free.
Entering space is the beginning of the stage of star-level civilization.
Its mass is too large. If it relies on its own energy to promote acceleration, it will consume a lot of energy. Therefore, if it can save fuel, it is natural to save as much as possible.
It is necessary to use the earth's gravity to accelerate.
The Star is constantly flying around the Earth, the speed is getting faster and faster, and the orbit is constantly adjusted and transformed. When the speed reaches a certain level, it decisively breaks away from the Earth's gravity and flies towards Mars.
"Start the heavy rocket engines!"
"Full speed ahead!"
"Target, Mars!"
As soon as he left the earth's orbit, Jiang Peng calmly issued orders one after another.
As the order was given, the heavy-duty rocket engine installed on the Star began to start, spraying out blazing flames. The flames continued to elongate in the starry sky, and then formed beautiful tail flames, pushing the huge stars.
The ship continued to accelerate, faster and faster, heading towards Mars.