After hearing Chen Feng's narration, Zhao Changxing's heart suddenly became hot. He did not speak, but directly turned on his portable computer, retrieved the relevant data and formulas, and immediately started calculations.
When the calculation results appeared and were completely consistent with Chen Feng's story, he let out a long breath. He stood up and patted Chen Feng on the shoulder, but did not say a word.
At this moment, no words are needed.
Another meeting was held immediately. All adults attended the meeting either in person or via video.
When Zhao Changxing announced Chen Feng's discovery, and everyone proved it through their own verifications, the conference room erupted in long cheers. It finally subsided after Zhao Changxing stopped him.
"Let me just say, there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome." Zhao Changxing's expression was still relaxed: "But don't be too happy, everyone. This only means that we have a glimmer of possibility. In the process of realizing this possibility, we still need to
We have to put in a lot of effort. And even if we work hard, we may not be able to reap the final success."
People's expressions gradually became serious.
This is indeed the case.
There are many possible accidents. For example, people did not open a suitable enough gas vent for this asteroid, which may cause the reaction force to not meet the standard, leading to the mission failure. It is also possible that the asteroid is not stable enough due to its own structure.
, affecting gas venting, etc., any accident will lead to final failure.
This is just a possibility.
"Of course, even if it is just a possibility, it is worth fighting for with all our strength. However, we must make preparations on both sides. On the one hand, we must do our best to change its trajectory, and on the other hand, the relocation plan must continue to be implemented!
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"Chen Feng, Qian Yue, Zhao Ye... the five of you, and me, we are responsible for formulating a feasible plan for the project. The remaining people will continue to implement the relocation plan!"
"yes!"
Under the discussion and calculations led by Zhao Changxing, Chen Feng and others, a feasible plan for the project was quickly formulated.
The only way to "open" a proper gas vent channel on this asteroid is blasting. It is unrealistic to open it through manpower and machinery. First, there is not enough engineering power, and second, there is not enough time.
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When it comes to explosions, nuclear bombs are eliminated first, because at this moment people cannot create hydrogen bombs or atomic bombs.
Of course there is a fusion generator, but it is impossible to transform it into a hydrogen bomb. Even if it could be transformed, people would not choose to do so.
It is too precious and is the main source of energy at this stage. No one can afford to lose any fusion generator.
If nuclear bombs don't work, then only chemical explosives are left. After analysis and screening, people finally selected the explosive trinitrotoluene, also commonly known as TNT explosive.
In addition to its mature technology, relatively simple preparation, and considerable explosive power, this explosive also has one of the most important advantages: it has three nitro groups as oxidants in its molecules, and it can explode without the need for external oxygen. This means
Now, people only need to make a container, put it and the detonator in it, and then throw it on the asteroid to detonate it remotely. Except for a simple set of constant temperature equipment, there is no need to get other environmental maintenance equipment at all.
, and there is no need to carry other supplies.
The location of the explosion has also been determined.
During this period of time, people have observed the geological composition and mass distribution of this asteroid in as much detail as possible, identified several geological weak points, and confirmed that even the power of chemical explosives is enough to achieve the purpose of opening gas channels.
. Combined with the asteroid's rotation rate, forward trajectory and other data, it is easy to calculate which location will be selected as the detonation point.
Then... all that needs to be done next is to produce explosives that meet quality standards and in sufficient quantity.
It’s just that the amount used is a little too large. Through Xiaoxi’s modeling simulation, it was confirmed that the detonation point should be divided into three different places, with 1.2 tons, 0.8 tons, and 0.72 tons of TNT explosives placed in each place, and detonated at intervals of 5 milliseconds.
, in order to create an appropriate gas channel.
This is a total of 2.72 tons of TNT explosives.
Making so many explosives is difficult, but it should be possible.
"Walk."
Zhao Changxing did not hesitate at all, and immediately started the operation of manufacturing explosives with his engineering team members. The rest of the staff continued to implement the relocation plan and brought various precious materials to the Spark spacecraft.
In order to make so many explosives, the raw material reserves in the current chemical plants are obviously insufficient. There is no way, Zhao Changxing and others have no choice but to drive the space vehicle to continue running around on the Sedna planet, collecting raw materials and minerals everywhere. Moreover, making this
The gadget is very dangerous and may explode if you are not careful. Moreover, although the principle is simple, the actual operation process is much more complicated. The combination of various factors makes the production progress much slower.
"Let's do it 24 hours a day."
Zhao Changxing made a decision immediately. He divided the people in the chemical plant into three groups. Each group worked for 8 hours and produced 24 hours a day. They must complete the task before the time window arrived.
The tasks are heavy, the time is tight, and you must concentrate on your work without making any mistakes. Moreover, during this period, wartime control measures are implemented, and food is distributed regularly and quantitatively, which makes this task even more difficult.
But no one who carried out this task complained at all. Just like the people who carried out the relocation plan also had no complaints because of the hard work and fatigue.
In extreme moments, everyone sacrifices part of themselves in order to seek greater gains for the collective, which in turn allows individuals to benefit more. Everyone understands this truth.
As if aware of the busyness and tiredness of the adults, the 100 fourth-generation children did not understand what was going on, but they seemed to be more obedient and sensible. This made the adults see it and feel more happy in their hearts.
I also feel more positive.
Time passed slowly, and with about 18 days left until the moment of impact, three copies of TNT explosives, totaling 2.72 tons, were finally completed as scheduled. The production of electronic detonators and explosive containers that could be remotely operated was again used.
Two days, so, with 16 days left, everything was finally done.
At this moment, the relocation work has also come to an end. In the No. 2 planting base, the last round of crops has been harvested, and no new seeds have been sown. Various automated planting equipment have also begun to be dismantled and taken to the Spark spacecraft, including various gases.
All were recovered. Here at Comprehensive Base No. 1, all livestock, poultry, and fish were slaughtered and taken into space to avoid possible disasters.
Zhao Changxing and several other people drove the Falcon 1 and 2 spacecrafts and headed for the asteroid with explosives divided into three parts. At the detonation point that had been measured in advance, with the assistance of some tools, they successfully exploded the three explosives.
The explosives were placed in different locations.
After a final check to confirm that nothing was missing, Zhao Changxing and others finally left here.
At this moment, there are still 14 days until the moment of impact.
The time window to change the asteroid is from the seventh to the fifth hour before it hits Sedna, that is, when it is 7,000-10,000 kilometers away from Sedna. This window period has not been reached.
Previously, the tidal force was too weak to provide enough heat inside it to achieve sufficient pressure. After this window, the reaction force of the gas jet will not be enough to push it to change its orbit sufficiently.
So, while people were finishing the relocation work, they began to wait in the crowded Spark spacecraft.
All materials that can exist in a vacuum are placed outside the spacecraft. Only materials that require a specific environment to be preserved are placed inside the cabin. But even so, the cabin is still overcrowded. Most people
There is no fixed place to rest, but you can only rest on a bunk on the ground in the cabin. Meals also need to be done in batches.
Fortunately, the life support equipment of the Spark spacecraft is still sufficient, so people are not in danger of hypoxia.
Time passed bit by bit, and the distance between the asteroid and Sedna became closer and closer. When Xiao Xi's simulation screen, the asteroid originally marked as red suddenly turned green.
At that time, everyone knew that the window period had finally arrived.
But Zhao Changxing did not press the detonation button. He was still waiting.
On the asteroid, the crack is still ejecting gas to the outside world day after day. But as time goes by, its ejection volume also begins to slowly increase.
And this means that the pressure inside it is gradually increasing.
When the relevant observation data was captured by the instrument and transmitted back to the Spark spacecraft, people became excited again.
Everything is just as in the calculation simulation! The pressure inside it is indeed increased due to the gravitational tidal effect of Sedna Star!
"Then, now!"
Zhao Changxing resolutely pressed the detonation button.