Chapter 942: Really Entering the Space Age (Fourth update, please subscribe)
For this world, the end of five to five years seems to be peaceful, but no one knows that there is a secret undercurrent of tranquility. are moving, and these worlds are also developing in another direction due to various coincidences.
No one knows what the future will look like, but the future has already been changed.
In December 1955, when the world was about to enter a new year, the air at the Wanhujiao Space Launch Center became tense again.
The sea breeze blows gently along the coastline, carrying a light salty smell, and also mixed with the tense and expectant atmosphere of the Wanhujiao Launch Site. Although four satellites have been launched here in the past nearly ten months, today is different from the past.
The huge Wanhu Type 5 strap-on rocket stood quietly on the launch pad, like a sleeping giant, waiting for the moment to be awakened. The white and thick appearance even looks a little naive.
Although it has carried out multiple launches in the past year, this is the first time it has carried out space exploration and launched an artificial satellite.
After more than a year of refinement and improvement. Now the Wanhu-5 rocket has stronger thrust and heavier weight, and can send satellites to more distant space, which also provides some possibility for today's launch. At the top of the rocket, the artificial satellite, which embodies the efforts of the Nanyang scientific community, is waiting quietly.
As the launch time approaches, the atmosphere at the entire launch site becomes increasingly tense. The staff busily shuttled around the rocket, their eyes focused and firm, and every movement looked so skillful and decisive. They carefully inspected every detail of the rocket to ensure it would launch flawlessly.
“It’s not easy!”
Yuan Jialiu sighed.
“From the beginning of the project two years ago to now, the plan has been finalized, then torn down, and then started again...reworked three times.”
“That’s because the track has changed, and Mr. Yuan , initially in ordinary low-Earth orbit, now In the geosynchronous orbit, the satellites we launch are synchronous communication satellites. Different from previous satellites, they have a longer life and a larger communication range. Three synchronous satellites can cover most areas of the world and realize global satellite communications. .”
Looking up at the fairing above the Wanhuwu rocket, it contained the "Asia Pacific-1 communications satellite", although a few days ago, the United States had just launched a communications satellite - the "Skoll satellite" , but unlike the American "Skoll Satellite", Nearly 20,000 solar cells are attached to the surface of the "Asia Pacific-1 Communications Satellite" to provide power for the satellite's operation, which also gives it the ability to work for a long time. There are two C-band transponders on the satellite, which can 24/7 communication available 24 hours a day. Its design life is up to five years.
Shu Chuanbao looked a little excited. Since arriving in Nanyang, he has not only taught a large number of extremely outstanding students, but his personal scientific achievements have also attracted worldwide attention. He and his students designed the detection The device discovered the "beam-protection radiation belt", and now the "Asia-Pacific No. 1 communication satellite" he participated in the development will also be launched into space.
"Yes, thanks to Qian Fukang's improved design of the Wanhu 5 rocket, it is possible to put artificial satellites into geostationary transfer orbit."
Nodding slightly, Shu Chuan Paul smiled.
“In recent years, so many talents have emerged in Nanyang, which also shows that in science, we Tang people are not inferior to white Europeans.”
“Indeed, there are many problems in the past. Few Europeans think that we Tang people "have no logical thinking, no mathematical talent" and are "hard-working but dull". Current facts have proven that their view is wrong. As long as we receive corresponding modern education and have a suitable scientific research environment, we can The achievements of the Tang people will amaze the whole world!"
"Therefore, Chinese people must not underestimate themselves."
As the two of them were talking, the sound of clearing the launch site was heard. Although the two of them were standing outside the safety area, a car still came over and took them away to a viewing area farther away from the launch site.
There, the experts and scholars of the project team as well as the young assistants and students were all looking at the launch tower and the giant rocket in the distance with excited expressions. Finally, the exciting moment comes. With a deafening bang, the rocket was instantly ignited, and blazing flames shot straight into the sky. The boosters tied to the rocket exerted force at the same time, pushing it slowly into the air.
When it started to take off, people held their breath nervously, waiting, waiting for it to rise.
Ten seconds, twenty seconds... With the acceleration of the rocket, the entire launch site seemed to be boiling, and people's cheers and shouts came and went, forming a magnificent symphony.
The rocket flew higher and higher, gradually disappearing into the clouds. Finally, the "Asia-Pacific 1" man-made communication satellite was released into space and began its space journey. After it entered the geosynchronous ascending orbit, there was immediate applause in the launch command center.
On December 24, the "Asia Pacific-1" man-made communication satellite was successfully launched and accurately positioned above the equator at 140° east longitude, 36,000 kilometers above the ground, at 13:11 on January 1.
After the artificial satellite entered the geosynchronous orbit, it began to conduct experiments on communication, radio and television information dissemination. The experiment lasted for two full days.
On January 3, 1956, there were people standing outside and outside the study door of the official residence. There were not only the staff of the official residence, but also some military technical personnel, and indispensable ones. News reporter.
“Is it okay?”
Li Yian's tone was filled with a little expectation.
Can you not look forward to it?
This is a call made through a satellite!
Satellite communications!
Starting from today, mankind will enter a new era, and the emergence of artificial satellites will completely change human life to a great extent!
From the time this concept was proposed, it has finally become a reality today!
"You can begin, Your Excellency."
Nodding slightly, Li Yian, who was sitting on the swivel chair, leaned forward, reached out and picked up the red telephone on the table, and while taking a deep breath, He made a phone call.
After the blind tone on the phone rang twice, the phone was connected and a voice came from the receiver.
“Hello, I’m Li Yian, can you hear my voice?”
"I can hear it, the voice is very clear! Your Excellency, I am Peng Shangwu, Commander of the Nanyang Occupation Force in Japan, salute you!"
Now, there is no need to say anything more, listen to the voice on the other end of the phone , the signal is stable and the voice is clear. Li Yian laughed, and his smile was faithfully recorded by the camera. He was smiling brightly, and after hanging up the phone, he said to the camera.
“This is the real sky and the earth. With the”Asia-Pacific-1 artificial communication satellite, we have truly started the space age. Perhaps it was the Russians who launched the first artificial satellite that brought mankind into Space, but - today, it is us, Nanyang, who has brought all mankind into the space age! ”
Li Yian’s speech was recorded forever, and at this moment, there was a burst of applause inside and outside the study, and people even cheered. Just as your Excellency said-human beings have truly entered the world today. Space Age!
(End of Chapter)