"The ninth planet?" Asukaxin shouted, then blinked twice and said doubtfully: "Isn't it Pluto?"
"..."
Regarding this kind of "ignorant" remarks, Yumimura Ryo expressed that he was quite speechless. Even though Zero Flight School mainly teaches flight skills rather than academic knowledge, it is not such "ignorance".
Pluto being expelled from the planet is such a big deal...although it may not be that big a deal, but shouldn't it be common sense?
Asuka Nobu's "innocent" speech made Yumimura Ryōto start to doubt life. Is it possible that what she considers "common sense" is unheard of for some people?
The back seat is a typical example.
Pluto has been expelled from the world for ten years, and yet this guy can still shout and express his surprise. It's true...
Speechless!
Yumimura was restrained for several seconds before he said helplessly: "Pluto is no longer a planet and is classified as a dwarf planet."
Maybe this was a bit difficult for Asuka Shin, who had no "common sense", so he added: "He is just a dwarf on the planet, and cannot be considered an adult on the planet."
"So we found another planet." Feiniao Xin finally figured out what was going on.
"Yes!" Yumimura Ryo nodded: "When the Space Development Agency used the space telescope to search for Lomus 3, it took a large number of photos. When analyzing these photos, it accidentally discovered this planet with a strange orbit.
"
In fact, it was not so accidental. It was PWI who first discovered this coordinate in the cosmic network, so the Space Development Agency began to search for photos taken by space telescopes in this area.
You wouldn't know it if you didn't look at it, but you would be surprised to find a planet.
This is about the shooting principle of the space telescope. It is not just like pressing the shutter button like an ordinary camera, but it requires continuous observation.
Just like mankind's first black hole photo, the data collected alone is as high as 4.2 million GB.
Therefore, usually, space telescopes focus on taking pictures, that is, focus on taking pictures wherever you need to see.
After discovering a new planet this time, we quickly carried out continuous observations and used supercomputers to initially provide some basic data about the planet:
It is estimated to have a diameter of 3,300 kilometers and a volume about 1.5 times that of the moon. It is still in the Kuiper Belt, but it is heading towards the sun along an almost vertical orbit. According to the current observed orbit, this
The planet will reach perihelion in 285 years.
Then, it will make a big bend at a distance of 100 million kilometers from the sun. Under the terrifying gravitational pull of the sun, it will fly out of the solar system at a faster speed. In the words of some astronomers, it is very similar to when humans launch deep space probes.
, will use the gravitational slingshot effect of massive planets such as the Earth and Mars to accelerate.
Therefore, some experts are worried that this planet may have "ulterior motives". For example, it is a man-made or human-controlled celestial body, using the star's gravitational slingshot to accelerate. Otherwise, the orbit is cut just right, and it is really not biased.
Without leaning, it can just enter the sun's orbit and be able to fly out.
It will not be captured by the sun's gravity and become a member of the solar system or be torn apart by the sun, but it will also maximize the acceleration effect of the sun's gravity slingshot, and also bypass the eight major planets in the solar system, and will not be affected by the gravity of these massive planets.
arrive.
This is difficult to explain by a 'coincidence' or a natural wonder.
Also, how could such a large star not be discovered until now if it was flying into the solar system instead of orbiting the sun in the Kuiper Belt?
After ruling out other reasons, the answer is obvious.
That is this planet, which is probably a wandering planet, that is, an interstellar planet that does not orbit any star, wandering in the galaxy or even the universe.
If it was really just a wandering planet, it would be a huge profit.
First, it has extremely high scientific research value. After all, this is the first time humans have encountered an interstellar planet. There must be various mineral deposits on it, and maybe there are also minerals that are not found in the solar system.
Taking everything into account, TPC made the decision to carry out large-scale scientific research and mineral exploration on the moon, and must not let it slip away from our eyes in vain.
Before that, it is necessary to ensure the safety of this planet. If it is the interstellar fortress of the cosmonauts, or something else, unarmed scientists will be delivering food.
It’s not that TPC is too cautious, but there is precedent.
Eight years ago, the Mechanical Island left a deep impression on everyone. Such a large island could move through the universe at such a fast speed and was equipped with so many weapons and equipment.
If it weren't for the fact that the Mechanical Island operates entirely on intelligent programs instead of manual operations, coupled with Ultraman Tiga's desperate battle, the earth would probably have been turned into a white ground by the bombing of the Mechanical Island.
And now there is a planet that is more than a thousand kilometers away and heading straight towards the sun. It is really hard for people not to think about it, for example, whether it will hit the earth or simply hit the sun.
Even if they do nothing but change their orbits and pass by the Earth, the gravitational influence of the two massive planets will be enough to cause a huge disaster to the Earth.
Think about it, the moon only orbits 380,000 kilometers away from the earth, and it can cause waves of more than 700 trillion tons of sea water on the earth.
And this planet is much larger than the moon. Once it comes near the earth, it will definitely be a doomsday disaster.
Therefore, TPC hurriedly sent Yu Mimura Yoshi to pilot the Victory Condor to join Chiba Makoto in the orbit of Pluto.
It's not to help out, but to provide a place for Chiba Cheng to stay.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Although Chiba Makoto is Ultraman, he cannot maintain the state of Ultraman forever, just like a ship, even if it can sail on the sea for a long time, it still cannot be separated from it.
terrestrial.
Therefore, there still needs to be an environment suitable for humans to allow Chiba Makoto to settle down. Currently, TPC's fastest aircraft is the Victory Condor, so they hurriedly sent it over so that they could set off as soon as possible to see what this planet is like.
Something happened.
"So that's it!"
Asuka Shin suddenly realized it, and he asked, why did Mimura Ryo come here alone to be the driver?
But he immediately said with great interest: "It's a wandering planet in the universe. How long have you said it has been flying in the universe? What will its surface look like? I'm really looking forward to it."
"..."
Yumimura Ryo was speechless in response, but in his heart he wanted to shout, "How do I know?"
She has never seen a wandering planet, and this is her first time facing it. Does this guy think I know this?
Fortunately, this kind of 'torture' did not last long because the destination was arrived.
Satan Space Station on Saturn.
This is the second largest space station in the TPC, second only to the Delta Space Station between the earth and the moon. It has thirty or forty berths for light spacecraft, and can berth ten space transport ships of 100,000 tons at the same time. It is the first step of mankind.
An outpost of the outer solar system.
"So big!"
Asuka Shin looked out the window of the ship at this huge space station that almost filled his field of vision, and his eyes almost popped out of his head in shock.
It has always been said that human science and technology is advanced, and TPC is vigorously promoting new field plans, but at this moment, we can truly intuitively feel how advanced human science and technology is, and how huge the new field plans promoted by TPC are.
A space station as huge as a small city, just floating in space, with large and small aircraft coming in and out, is completely in line with the space station in human imagination.
"What is that? How did it land on Saturn?" Feiniao Xin raised his hand and pointed at an aircraft that landed on Saturn after flying out of the space station. It felt very strange.
Isn’t it said that Saturn is a gaseous planet?
How to log in? Is it hanging?
"Oh, this," Yumimura Ryo drawled, but his right hand was quickly typing on the small keyboard next to him. He used the smallest movement and the fastest speed to retrieve information about the Satan Space Station, and he was so slow and orderly.
Said: "The resource ship is going to collect fusion materials."
Then he lowered his gaze and used his peripheral vision to look at the small screen to give Feiniao a "popular science" message: "The construction location of the space station is not decided casually, but has a scientific basis.
Because the space station uses fusion as energy, it has a huge demand for helium-3. In the solar system, apart from the moon, the two gaseous planets Jupiter and Saturn have the most helium-3.
Saturn is relatively calm compared to Jupiter, and has many satellites, including several massive satellites. In particular, Europa not only has a large number of mineral deposits, but also has methane lakes that can be used as energy sources for mining. Europa has a large amount of
The ice can be used as a source of fresh water.
After comprehensive consideration, Saturn was selected as the construction site for the outpost."
After reading the information about Satan Space Station in one breath, Yumimura Ryōzai took a deep breath and slowly exhaled it. He evaluated himself and felt that he had not lost the style of his predecessors.
But...
"Senior, these are all in the Satan Space Station manual."
Asuka Shin's words immediately broke Yumimura Ryo's guard. If it weren't for the safety belt, she would have stood up and beat Asuka Shin, but even so, her teeth were so itchy that she wanted to turn back and bite him, almost gritting her teeth.
Said: "Asuka letter!!!"
"I'm here, senior!"
"You...give...me..."
Just when the anger was about to break out, a voice connected to the communication channel: "You are finally here. I have already coordinated it. You don't have to queue up. You can come directly to the third hangar."
Yumimura Liang was excited, and his anger was instantly suppressed, and he said: "Yes, Captain Chiba!"
Then follow the guidance from the tower of Satan Space Station and fly towards the third hangar.
There is no need to work hard, automatic driving takes over, computer navigation, the Victory Condor automatically flies into the space station along the calculated trajectory, then the hatch is closed, and disinfection and oxygenation begin.
After completing this series of procedures, the hatch was unlocked, allowing Yumimura Ryo and Asuka Nobu to leave the Victory Condor.
Chiba Makoto was already waiting outside. After Yumimura Ryo jumped down, he immediately stood at attention and saluted. Asuka Shin quickly followed suit.
Chiba Cheng raised his hand and returned the salute, saying: "Thank you for your hard work, Yumimura team member, you need to take a rest first, Asuka, come with me."
"yes!"
"yes!"
Yumimura Ryo held his helmet and followed the staff to the temporary lounge, while Asuka Shin followed Chiba Makoto and asked doubtfully: "Captain, what's wrong?"
Chiba Cheng's expression was a bit serious, and it didn't look like he was up to something good.
Chiba Cheng pursed his lips and said: "Asuka, you...how much do you know about the Type Zero aviation plan."
Hearing this name, the smile on Asukaxin's face disappeared instantly, and he was silent for several seconds before saying: "That is a plan with the goal of exceeding the speed of light. Dad... is the first test aircraft pilot."
"The pilot disappeared into the light."
"...Um!"
Chiba Makoto stopped, Asuka Shin quickly stopped, looked up and saw that they had arrived at the door of Gnaku.
"The Plasma Hyakushi driven by your father...has been found." Chiba Makoto said, swiping open the automatic door with his ID card.
Amidst the sound of "beep", the sealed airlock door slowly opened, allowing a silver-gray flat plane inside to enter the eyes of Asuka Xing.
"dad..."
I have heard about the plane that made my father disappear countless times. Now that it was right in front of me, Asuka Xin couldn't control his emotions.
Chiba Makonori continued: "I found it in the orbit of Pluto. The surface is not damaged and it is empty inside. The Space Development Agency has been notified. They are notifying the original Zero Flight Method team to come here and conduct inspections on the entire aircraft.
Check to see if we can find anything through flight records and airborne detectors."
This is also something that everyone is concerned about, that is, where has the plasma Baishi been over the years, whether it reached or even exceeded the speed of light, and what happened when it reached or exceeded the speed of light.
There is still no trace of the flying birds and horses. The only way to understand what happened that year is through the records of the airborne detectors.
Therefore, I don’t know how many people are praying very devoutly at this moment, hoping that the great God of Science will protect the detector on the Plasma Baishi from damage and that the recording disk can read useful data.
Especially those who participated in the Zero Aviation Method want to use these records and data to prove that there is no problem with the Zero Aviation Method. The original accident was just an accident. The Zero Aviation Method cannot be sentenced to death because of an accident and affect their future.
Deny their efforts and question their abilities.
In addition to their prayers, there are also other people who are praying that the plasma Hyakushi did not exceed the speed of light. They are naturally the beneficiaries who are closely related to the Max power system.
Since the Plasma Hundred Shiki incident, Max Dynamics suddenly became the dominant company and dominated TPC's high-level power system. It was a monopoly, but they did not want a competitor to appear to share their interests and voice.
However, these will not be changed by the will of an individual or a group, because the discoverer is Ultraman Tiga, and he has been staying next to Plasma Hyakushi since the discovery, and there is no chance to do anything else.