NASA announced a brief message on its official website.
——"The first landing of the Artemis program failed to meet expectations, and Artemis has now returned to lunar orbit."
With the announcement of this news, no one knows how the onlookers feel.
Because NASA's live broadcast did not switch the satellite monitoring screen, but used data modeling to simulate the status of the moon landing, the live broadcast only showed Artemis landing and then taking off again.
Therefore, the viewers watching the live broadcast did not realize that Artemis dropped a large pile of things when it took off.
Xichang Command Center.
All the engineers who were ready to take a nap for a while gathered in the conference room.
When they saw the picture on the screen, the Artemis went from a perfect posture at the beginning to suddenly convulsing at the end, abandoning the supply cabin and taking off again, everyone was as stunned as Ye Ming's previous performance.
Director Zhang's eyes were bloodshot, but he was very energetic. He looked at Ye Ming: "The other party hasn't contacted us now, right?"
Ye Ming immediately shook his head: "No."
Director Zhang exhaled heavily: "Then it shouldn't be a big problem, it's not tearing off."
Everyone nodded.
They are all engaged in aerospace. Everyone is always dissatisfied with Laos and the United States, and they also shout slogans of non-cooperation.
But...if something really happens in heaven, as long as I can help, I will definitely give up the grudge.
——The confrontation was so fierce decades ago, but it did not affect the rescue plan for the astronauts at all.
Therefore, the first thought that comes to everyone's mind is whether the Artemis hull is damaged and whether the astronauts are safe.
If the hull of the ship is damaged and the lives of the astronauts are in danger, then we have to fish it out no matter what.
Moreover, NASA will definitely contact Xichang as soon as possible. This is something that goes without saying.
Now that the Americans have not contacted us, it means that the problem is not that big. I guess they think they can handle it themselves.
Someone laughed: "I wonder where their supply cabin fell."
"Ye finally knew it right away." Director Zhang immediately looked at Ye Ming.
"The South Pole area of the moon is about 20 kilometers away from where we landed on the moon." Ye Ming said and asked Aita to mark the location of the supply cabin on the display: "I don't know what's inside."
"If you eat it, it'll be over."
"It shouldn't be food, it's probably tools for building various instruments and observation points."
"possible."
"Then tell me, will they return directly or stop in the sky? Are they still capable of completing the moon landing?"
"There should be no more."
"I'm not sure. If they abandoned it on their own initiative, then the United States could definitely launch some more supplies. If they dare to change their plans temporarily, they must have a plan."
As the discussion progressed, everyone gradually calmed down.
Indeed, behind the change of plans, there must be strong guarantee arrangements - especially when a task becomes a political project, the whole country will definitely be used to guarantee it.
If nothing else, let’s just say that there were countless plans and plans for Yaoyue’s launch this time, taking into account all aspects of the failure of the landing—of course, there was also a plan to seek help from the West in the end.
For example, members of the original Chang'e Project are now in Jiuquan, and they are also staying up all night.
After all, bringing the astronauts back safely is the top priority at all costs.
"Then it's up to the United States to decide, but we'll still make some alternatives."
As Director Zhang finished speaking, the phone in the office also rang.
Immediately afterwards, Ye Ming also received news from Director Niu.
Both the Chang'e Project and CNY from Jiuquan are already aware of the landing problems on the American side.
After a brief discussion, the decision-makers issued instructions, saying that since no help has been sent from there, Yaoyuehao will carry out the task according to the scheduled plan. In case the United States really needs help, the H plan of the Chang'e Project will be left to
They are fine.
Now that the top management has spoken, all tasks in Yaoyuehao will continue as usual.
As time passed, Yaoyue also arrived at its predetermined orbital position and prepared to land.
At this time, everyone's attention in the world was once again focused on Yaoyue.
Because NASA has not issued an announcement about the failure of the moon landing, the live broadcast has been temporarily suspended.
Everyone believed that this was just a technical glitch.
…
Kennedy.
Everyone has gathered at the command center.
After half an hour of chaos, order had been restored in the hall.
At this time, the live broadcast has been interrupted, and the video has also received the vision of the Artemis crew.
In the video, it is obvious that Artemis is decelerating after re-entering orbit. It can also be seen that the outer hull of the spacecraft is maintained in good condition.
"Artemis, please report the situation again."
"Kennedy, this is Artemis. The interface of the supply cabin is slightly damaged, and the cabin's insulation tiles seem to have scratches."
The command center was quiet.
When they saw Artemis terminating its landing, everyone realized...that this mission could not be completed.
Then all that's left is to see if we can come back successfully.
"Artemis, please make sure the message is clear and tell the crew, we will definitely get you back safely."
"Artemis understands."
Director Powers unbuttoned his shirt and strode to the conference room next to him.
At this time, the phone that had just been idle for less than a minute rang again.
"Don't let me answer any calls!"
“Especially the one with the white house!”
"BOSS, he's from the White House." The operator covered the phone.
"..."
A few minutes later, Director Bowles slammed the door to the conference room.
A group of engineers have already been in place and are constantly discussing and calculating.
"Fuck, you asked if you could go to the moon!"
Everyone raised their heads and looked at him in astonishment.
After such a big accident, shouldn't we be thinking about how to get back safely?
Musk also looked at Director Powers, frowning: "The structure of Artemis is not damaged now, but there are scratches on the insulation layer. In theory, it is indeed possible to complete another lunar landing, but it cannot carry spare supplies.
Cabin."
"Then why are we going up this time? To take a walk? And do they still have enough energy?"
"After calculation, it is enough, and there is no problem with the fuel tank."
"The problem now is that if the insulation is severely damaged, Artemis cannot be used to return to Earth."
"Then, we have to send those eighteen astronauts back with our own strength..."
Musk didn't finish his sentence.
But everyone present understood it.
In fact, now... instead of letting Artemis risk returning by force, or entering the earth's orbit again, waiting for rescue...
The most convenient and safest option.
In fact, we landed again.
Then, take the boat back.
But everyone knows what the consequences of doing so will be.