"We are heading to the moon!" On the Dragon spacecraft, Qiao Busi faced the camera and said excitedly: "I can already see the moon gradually getting bigger from the observation window, and finally occupies the entire field of view. This scene is really wonderful.
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From the earth, the moon is just a disk, but if it gradually flies towards the moon, it will become larger and larger. After all, the diameter of the moon is one-quarter of the earth, and it is also a quite large celestial body in the solar system.
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Now, the entire field of vision is the moon. Due to the sun's light, the moon they see now is divided into two parts. One half is illuminated by the sun, emitting a cool light, and even some spots on it can be seen, while the remaining
Half of it is hidden in the darkness and cannot be seen clearly.
"Qiao Busi, are you sure you are running towards the moon and not in the studio?" came a distant voice.
"How is it possible? I spent 100 million to buy the ticket. How could it be fake?" Qiao Busi said: "I can see the earth going away and the moon approaching. If it is really on the earth,
In the studio, how could I be floating in the air?"
This feeling cannot be deceiving. Qiao Busi thought of something else: "I know you are talking about the authenticity of the Apollo project. I don't know this, but when we are flying around the moon, we will pass by Apollo."
Luo 11’s moon landing site is Jinghai. When the time comes, I will look below to see if I can see any relics of the moon landing.”
"Okay, then we are looking forward to your answer. This call is about to end. Is there anything else you want to say to us?"
"No, I will continue to see the moon."
Zhao Dong and Deng Ming are working seriously.
Qiao Busi is a passenger. He can do what he wants to do on the spaceship. If nothing happens, he can have a video call with the following. But Zhao Dong and Deng Ming cannot. They must carry out the mission seriously according to the plan. Although
Everything can be controlled by computers, but they still have to be careful.
The spacecraft is very tidy. The main interactive tool is the touch screen in front of it. At this time, one of the large screens is displaying orbit information. The theoretical orbit and the actual orbit fit perfectly. In their busy schedule, time passed little by little.
The moon passed by and then began to move away.
"Why are we flying away?" Qiao Busi looked at the moon gradually receding in his field of vision, puzzled.
"Because our speed is too high, we will start to slow down. Mr. Qiao Busi, please return to your seat and sit down."
"Okay." Qiao Busi floated back skillfully, buckled his seat belt, then felt the spacecraft turn its direction, move its tail forward, and then start the engine.
At this time, they had moved to the shadow area of the moon, and direct contact with the earth had been interrupted. Fortunately, there was the Queqiao relay satellite to forward communication information and operational instructions to them.
After thirty seconds of deceleration, the engine was shut down again, and under the pull of the moon's gravity, they flew towards the moon again.
"Moon, here I come!" Qiao Busi looked excitedly at the moon that continued to approach, and at the large and small scars on the back of the moon. Since this side has always faced the outside, it has not been blocked by the earth in the long years.
How many times did it hit.
"Zhao, do you think we can land on the back of the moon in the future?" Qiao Busi suddenly said: "I really want to see that huge crater."
"Of course." Zhao Dong said: "We have the Queqiao satellite, and there is no problem landing on the back of the moon. The space heritage law introduced by the Americans is really funny. If we really follow this law, then the entire back of the moon will be
is ours."
Because no one has landed on the back side of the moon, it is still an undeveloped virgin land. If we land on it, half of the moon can become a starship company according to this law. What on earth is NASA thinking? It is estimated that it came up with such a bad idea.
There is nothing we can do.
Since the rotation and revolution periods are the same, the north side of the moon always faces away from the earth, giving rise to countless daydreams. Science fiction novelists often like to set up alien bases on the back of the moon, and some even set up after the end of World War II.
, the failed Mustache took his people to the back of the moon. I really don’t know how Mustache got there.
In the science of many pseudo-experts, the back side of the moon is always completely black and mysterious because it is always facing away from the moon. This is nonsense. The front side of the moon is always facing the moon, not always facing the sun. On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month
At this time, the front side of the moon completely reflects sunlight, and the back side is the darkest at this time. On the first day of the first lunar month, nothing can be seen on the moon, because the front side of the moon is completely black. At this time, of course, the back side of the moon is darkest.
Fully bright. Both sides have the same chance of seeing light.
The Americans' Apollo moon landings were all carried out on the front side of the moon. This was definitely not because the sun was not available, but because it was inconvenient. Before there was the Queqiao relay satellite, if they landed on the back side of the moon, it would mean
From the time it descended from orbit to land on the lunar surface, to the time it took off and rendezvoused with the orbital station, no news was received from the lunar module during the entire process. It was as if contact had been lost. If something unexpected happened, NASA experts would not be able to do anything about it.
The only way to help solve the problem is to pray for them.
We have the Queqiao satellite, front and back, so we can land wherever we want.
It is precisely because of the Queqiao satellite that in another time and space, Chang'e 5 went to the far side of the moon to land on the moon and sample, and brought back 1.731 kilograms of lunar rocks and soil. Scientists analyzed and studied these samples and found that the far side of the moon
The mineral composition is completely different from the samples brought back by American astronauts: when the American Apollo landed on the moon, they brought back 380 kilograms of lunar soil, and then gave us one gram, yes, one gram.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! However, the composition of these soils is different, which makes people think a lot. For example, the Americans did not actually land on the moon, etc. In fact, the front side of the moon is
It is normal for the composition to be different from the back side, or even for the same side, to have different compositions in different places. After all, on the earth, the minerals in different zones are also different. Moreover, the back side of the moon is often hit by meteorites, and there are foreign minerals.
Materials are also very normal.
Now, Qiao Busi looked at the scene on the far side of the moon with endless reverie.
Earth, capital, aerospace measurement and control center.
"Our spacecraft has finally entered the lunar orbit and is currently flying on the far side of the moon!"
Everyone applauded. Chang'e's flight to the moon finally reappeared. This is the glory of the East! Although it was launched by private aviation, it took off from the land of the East and was surveyed and mapped by the Space Center of the East.
Dongfang's name code, in the eyes of everyone, has long belonged to Dongfang.
"What great news." Max said: "Our Chang'e Project has been a complete success!"
"It seems like it hasn't been successful yet?" Qin Tao said, "They haven't come back yet."
"Yeah, they haven't come back yet, but I believe they will definitely come back." Max said: "If you really can't come back, there is still insurance. At least our Dragon spacecraft has entered the orbit accurately. This is a worthwhile decision."
When it’s time to celebrate, I really want to go have a drink!”
"Wait for people to come back." Qin Tao said.
It's still too early to celebrate now.
"All right."
"Mr. Qin, people from ESA are here and want to see you and Mr. Marx."
"ESA? Is the official here this time?" Qin Tao was very curious: "Okay, let's go take a look."
The French also came here a few days ago, but they came in the name of corporate representatives to participate in the Chang'e project, invest money, and plan to get a share of the future lunar mining activities. They are all optimistic about the prospects of Starship Company and are willing to do so.
Investing funds, so far, this project has received huge funds, enough for Starship Company to carry out more than a dozen launch missions, and enough for Starship Company to establish a base on the lunar surface.
However, there are still differences between the private sector and the government.
The official organization of the United States is NASA. This organization has been squeezing out the Starship Company and trying every means to hinder them, but to no avail.
So, what about ESA? What is their attitude? Do they want to be the lackeys of the Americans, or are they willing to be independent?
"Let's go and take a look." Qin Tao said.
In the conference room of the Aerospace Measurement and Control Center, Qin Tao and Max saw the visitor: ESA sent five people, representing five countries, and the leader was Frenchman Joseph. After all, in ESA, the French
He always plays the role of a leader.
"Mr. Qin, Max, it's nice to meet you." Joseph stretched out his hand: "We are shocked by the tremendous achievements you have made in the field of manned spaceflight. As peers, we are very envious."
The Second World caused many European scientists to leave Western Europe to work in the United States. Even after the war, few of these people returned to Europe. The scientists who stayed in Europe found that if they relied on their own country, they would not be able to compete with two superpowers.
Great power competition. So in 1958, the famous scientists Edoardo Amaldi and Pierre Auger proposed to join forces to establish a common Western European Space Agency.
At the beginning, they established two different organizations, ELDO responsible for launches and ESRO responsible for research. In 1975, the two organizations merged and were officially called the European Space Agency. At that time, there were ten major member states.
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However, even if they merge, ESA cannot compete with the two giants. For example, in the field of manned spaceflight, both giants are very good, but the Europeans looked at their own pockets and decided to go with the United States.
For a ride, it's enough for them to build a rocket and launch a satellite to show their presence.
In their eyes, they look down on the aerospace power of the East. After all, the United States and Lao Maozi are the first echelon, the European Space Agency is the second echelon, and the East is the third echelon.
For a long time, Dongfang's Long March 5 has only had a low-Earth orbit carrying capacity of ten tons, while their European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket has a near-Earth carrying capacity of 16 tons. After modification, it has reached 21 tons, far exceeding Dongfang's.
s level.
But in the past few years, Dongfang has developed too fast! Dongfang is transitioning to manned spaceflight, and Dongfang has already launched manned spacecraft! After Dongfang separated from their Galileo navigation project, they not only developed Beidou 1, but also developed Beidou 2.
In the modern era, global networking has begun, but what about their Galileo satellites? The first experimental satellite has not yet been launched!
They can't compete with the Eastern national team, but they won't cooperate with the Eastern national team. It's too embarrassing. However, Eastern's private spaceflight is another matter.
Although Starship Company was registered in the East, there are a large number of old men and Americans in the company. This company is global, this company is very good, and it has already flown to the moon! Therefore, the European Space Agency cannot sit still.
, they also want to come and join in the fun!
Seeing Max, Joseph felt mixed. He was a magical man. When he shouted the slogan of landing on Mars, everyone thought he was bragging. But now, no one will hold this idea anymore. Max
We really want to turn this ideal into reality!
After some greetings, everyone sat down, and Max said: "Everyone, our time is precious. The Dragon spacecraft is still roaming in the lunar orbit. We need to pay attention to its situation at all times, so if you have anything to say, please tell us as soon as possible.
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Stop talking in circles, we don’t have time to play with you!
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "That's it, we see your plan for lunar development, and we at ESA want to officially join your plan."
"Of course." Max said: "How much do you plan to contribute? Currently, there are more than 20 investors who have invested more than 50 million."
"No, no, we are not planning to use funding, we are planning to join forces with you, and we will do it together." Joseph said: "Our European Space Agency is also a famous space agency in the world. We have advanced technology, and we can
Working together, our relationship is equal..."
"I'm sorry, if it's not funding, then there's no need to talk." Max stood up: "Our Starship Company never likes to join forces with others to do anything. We only like to do it ourselves. To use our Eastern words,
It’s called three monks with no water to drink, do you understand?”
Joseph shook his head, expressing his confusion.
"Okay, let me waste a few more minutes. Take your Galileo navigation satellite as an example. The plan has been proposed for so many years, but why has it never been successful?"
Joseph's face turned red immediately. This was too much. What do you mean by saying this?
"Because you have too many member states, and different countries have different ideas. Some want to do it, some don't want to do it, some don't want to spend money, and some want to spend less money. You can just solve the problem of funding sharing.
After several years of discussion, a healthy snail can outperform you." Max said: "So, you have no competitiveness, and the frequency you originally selected will be taken advantage of by Beidou."
Joseph's expression was complicated. Out of face issues, he wanted to retort, but he found that he couldn't say anything, because what he said was right! If the member states hadn't been arguing with each other, they would have launched Galileo long ago.
Navigation system! If the progress had not been delayed, how could Dongfang have been the first to arrive and occupy the frequency?
"Our Starship Company has been soaring at the speed of rockets until now. Why? It's because we have only one voice!" Max said: "Everyone has to listen to me. Whatever I say is what I say, and I say it first.
This operation must carry people around the moon, and it must ensure safety, so they must follow my requirements. If you, the European Space Agency, join in, will you listen to me?"
Of course not! At least not the proud French!
In the Eurofighter project, the arrogance of the French is clearly demonstrated. They heard that the other four countries wanted to develop fighter jets, so they shamelessly wanted to join. When they joined, they asked for leadership and had to listen to them in everything.
When other countries objected, their self-esteem was hurt and they asked to withdraw. They originally thought that the countries would stay, but they didn't expect that no one would pay attention to them, so they could only leave in despair and do it on their own.
Now, if ESA joins the plan and asks for cooperation, there is no doubt that they will demand dominance and dictate. They will use their rockets and launch sites. They will take two of the three people up there.
Wait, as for money? Starship Company is so rich, of course they have to allocate funds.
"We in Europe are very democratic. We can hold meetings to discuss. If your opinion is correct, of course we will listen to you. If there are any omissions in your opinion, we can continue to supplement and improve it," Joseph said.
Max smiled: "Who told you about democracy? Democracy is the least efficient way. We are a private aerospace company, and everyone has to listen to me! I am the boss, and I still need to discuss with the employees? So, the meeting is still
No need, you can go. By the way, when we come back around the moon this time, we will issue a souvenir and give each of you one."
After saying that, Max stood up and planned to walk out.
Qin Tao was a spectator throughout the whole process and was speechless about the Europeans' visit. What were these guys thinking?
When a person is used to being self-righteous, he will think that the whole world has to revolve around him. The European Space Agency is nothing. Now Starship Company is the leader in global aerospace. Neither the United States nor the old Maozi can compare! I still want it
Cooperating with them and wanting to take the lead is a dream come true.
If you want to continue dreaming, we don’t have time to accompany you.
"Mr. Qin, we are here with sincerity!" Seeing that Max was about to leave, Joseph became anxious and quickly asked Qin Tao for help.
Qin Tao smiled: "I think I can understand your so-called sincerity, but we don't need this kind of sincerity. Our Starship Company is a private enterprise. Everyone, private enterprises only allow one voice. We are not short of money, no
If we lack technology, we have everything, we don’t need to cooperate, do you understand?”
"But we need to cooperate."
This guy finally made his purpose clear. If you want to cooperate, do we have to cooperate with you?
"If you want to ask us for help, you can." Qin Tao said: "For example, we will carry out a manned mission to the moon next. If you want to send a detector up, we can help. Just give us
Just pay the freight and we can be your courier."
After saying that, Qin Tao also stood up: "But if you want to cooperate, forget it. We really don't have this need. As for wanting to ride on us? That's even more impossible. After all, we are not only
On behalf of myself, we also represent hundreds of investors around the world, among which more than 200 of the world's top 500 companies have invested in us."