Chapter 1101 The motherland hears it, and the whole world knows it (second update, three-in-one)
Entering the rainy season in Nanyang, it will already be shrouded in heavy rain.
The sky seemed to be suffocated by thick lead clouds, and an unexpected rainstorm poured down like a torrent, shrouding the world in a hazy water curtain. On Highway 2, a satellite ground communications vehicle slowly shuttled between the rain. The car lights penetrated the dense rain curtain, and the raindrops pounded on the car body intensively.
Zhao Jingye, who was driving the car, would occasionally cast his eyes on the dark clouds in the distance, and then said:
“It’s raining so heavily, I don’t know when it will stop.”
"Yeah, if the rain doesn't stop, the rocket won't be launched."
Yu Minghai, who was sitting in the co-pilot, also said the same thing, and then a girl's voice came from behind them.
"Brother Yu, if the rain doesn't stop, won't we be able to launch satellites?"
Wang Ashin asked with wide eyes looking at the heavy rain outside the car.
“Axin, I’ve never heard of it. Launching a satellite depends on the weather. Even if the weather is good, you have to wait for the launch window.”
Although they are laymen on aviation, Yu Minghai and Zhao Jingye have broadcast several satellite launches, and they still have a little understanding of some of the terms.
Wang Ashin asked with some confusion.
"Launch window? What is this?"
"A time range that is more suitable for rocket launch is called the launch window. The width of the window can be wide or narrow, and the wide one is measured in hours. Even measured in days, it can only be a few dozen seconds, or even shorter."
While Yu Minghai was explaining, he looked at the girl sitting in the back seat and said:
"Axin, you will know after you participate in a few more launches. When we get to Wanhujiao, there is also popular science information there. If you are interested, you can go and take a look."
"Thank you, wait When I get there, I will take a good look at the information and study it."
Wang Ashin nodded, and then Zhao Jingye asked.
"By the way, Ashin, when did Host Xu say she would arrive?"
Although Zhao Jingye's tone was full of ridicule, Ashin still said in a respectful tone.
"Miss Xu said that the launch will be after the 3rd, so she will come over tomorrow night and ask us to go to Wanhujiao first, and she will drive here tomorrow night."
Miss Xu, Xu Qing is from Asia Television The well-known host has been present at many satellite launches. She will not miss the launch of the Nanyang spaceship into space this time.
As a well-known host, she naturally got this hosting task.
However, for her, it seems that this is not more important than being with her boyfriend. So as a young assistant, she and the broadcast team were asked to come to Wanhu Corner first. As for herself, of course she had to wait two days before coming over.
There is absolutely no need to come here in advance.
"That's fine..."
Because he didn't like the woman Xu Qing, Zhao Jingye was happy not to go with her, so he drove the car like this.
The wheels rolled steadily on the slippery road, making a steady and powerful sound, and the wipers swung from side to side tirelessly.
Finally, when the first ray of morning light penetrated the clouds and shone on the moist earth, the car quietly drove out of the rain curtain, and soon they entered the branch road of the highway.
After driving for another ten minutes, the checkpoint at Wanhujiao came into view. Inside the checkpoint, military policemen in raincoats watched the approaching cars with vigilance. They showed their certificates and interviewed them. After receiving the invitation letter, the military police inspected the inside and outside of the car before signaling passage.
Now, they have entered Wanhu Corner.
Just as a group of them entered Wanhujiao, a blue bingo drove to another fork in the road, which led to another direction. Every time a rocket was launched, there would be dozens of people. Thousands of people come to the beach to watch rocket launches, and now is no exception. There are always some enthusiasts who will come there early to occupy the most advantageous position.
At this time, none of them knew how lucky they were.
Because soon they will witness the most important space launch in human history.
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On November 1st, there are two places in the world that are destined to have sleepless nights.
Baikonur, Wanhu Kok.
Although they are located in two countries, soldiers, scientists and technicians from the two countries are now making final preparations for humans to enter space. While the scientists are making preparations, the astronauts The final preparations also started.
Wang Baoxian and Lin Polu have already moved into the astronaut building.
They receive a physical examination here. The physical examination is not complicated, it is just a simple examination.
When doctor Sun Yunhai examined Wang Baoxian's body, he noticed that Wang Baoxian's face looked paler than usual.
He usually talks a lot and is very optimistic, but he became very silent and his whole person seemed very quiet.
Ask him questions and he will answer with a nod or a brief "yes" to all questions.
He is completely different from the past.
Although his breathing and heartbeat seemed calm, Sun Yunhai, who could still feel the tension in his heart, encouraged him and even took the initiative to hug him. said.
"Baoxian, everything will be fine."
Wang Baoxian nodded without saying anything. He glanced at the reserve astronaut Lin Polu. If he was unwell, he would be responsible for the mission. . Lin Polu also looked at him and smiled at him.
Neither of them spoke.
After examination, the physiological readings of the two astronauts were normal. Sun Yunhai, as the chief doctor, then said:
"From now on, you are not allowed to discuss the upcoming mission. Today Have a good rest at night.”
"Okay, I understand."
Lin Polu put his hand on Wang Baoxian's shoulder and said.
"How about we play a game of billiards in the evening?"
On the eve of the launch, Wang Baoxian and Lin Polu, who were isolated, listened to music and played billiards. Sometimes they Talk about their past and just relax.
At 21:50 in the evening, both of them were provided with sleeping pills to ensure good sleep quality.
Looking at the sleeping pills in front of him, Lin Polu laughed.
"Dr. Sun, do you know what is the first thing we learn after joining the army?"
Wang Baoxian smiled and said without waiting for Dr. Sun to answer:
< br>"Just sleep, as long as we go to bed and close our eyes, then, within two minutes, we will fall asleep."
They all refused to take sleeping pills.
However, doctors connected sensors to the astronauts to monitor their conditions throughout the night. After the door was closed, the doctor in the next room found through the monitor that they had fallen asleep after only two or three minutes.
At eleven o'clock in the evening, astronaut training officer Xiang Xingyuan walked into the astronaut dormitory. The military policeman standing in the corridor just glanced at him, and then Xiang Xingyuan walked into another room. Looking at the doctor in the room, he asked softly.
"How are they? Are they asleep?"
"They sleep soundly."
This is indeed the case from the data, the heartbeat is gentle as if sleeping They were both asleep, and they believed they both slept well. But in fact, none of them fell asleep. Wang Baoxian and Xiang Xingyuan both stared at the ceiling with their eyes open.
"Brother Lin, are you asleep?"
"No."
"Me neither."
Wang Baoxian didn't realize that he was talking nonsense, just whispered said.
"Tomorrow, the launch will be tomorrow."
"Yes, Baoxian, you are such a lucky guy."
Lin Polu looked at the ceiling, with envy in his tone, but more of a blessing. No matter who among them goes into space , as long as the people from Tang Dynasty go up first.
Listening to the words of his comrades, Wang Baoxian was silent for a while, and then said.
"Well, I know, it's really unimaginable that I can actually go to space... My father is a small restaurant owner. Before I came to Nanyang, I didn't even read any books. I just lived in the town. I studied in a school run by the garrison for several years. Then when the Japanese came, they all died and there was no school. Later, they came to Nanyang..."
While Wang Baoxian was saying all this repeatedly At that time, he did not know that the reason why he was selected was precisely because of his experiences.
Twelve years ago, he was just an ignorant boy. Like his parents, he was in rags and suffered from hunger. But twelve years later, they have achieved dreams unimaginable for ordinary people in this land.
His experience is exactly the experience of most Nanyang people!
His success is also the success of Nanyang people! He himself is the embodiment of the Nanyang Dream!
On this day, not only did they not sleep, but at the Baikonur launch site thousands of miles away, Gagarin and Titov also did not sleep that night. Soviet rocket chief designer Sergei Korolev also didn't sleep due to the anxiety caused by space flight.
Actually, many people couldn't sleep on this day, and everyone was waiting for the sun to rise.
...
In Rocket Town near Wanhujiao, Liu Jieying, Shirley and others came to Wang Baoxian's home. As the wives of the astronauts, they already knew that the spacecraft would be launched tomorrow.
The reason why we are here is to accompany Wang Baoxian’s wife. Like Wang Baoxian, Sun Yating is also surprisingly young. She is only 19 years old. She met Wang Baoxian at a dance four years ago. At that time, he was still a flight cadet wearing a handsome air force uniform.
In this way, the two people met and fell in love, got married a year later, and already had three children after only three years of marriage.
As a mother of three children, Sun Yating is now more worried about her husband.
"Don't worry, everything will go smoothly."
The speaker was Lena, Lin Polu's wife.
"God bless him and he will return safely!"
While the husbands are waiting to perform their missions, the women protect each other like this. For the wives of soldiers, they have long I am used to all this, but today is completely different because this is the first time.
Perhaps because it was too long, Liu Jieying walked to the refrigerator and took out a bottle of red wine. Then it was opened and everyone poured a glass.
When handing the wine to everyone, Liu Jieying asked:
"Yating, how did you and Baoxian know each other? He lives in Chang'an and you live in Yong'an, and they are not in the same school. It is not easy to know each other. "
Taking the red wine, Sun Yating said:
"It was a holiday, and he went on a trip with his classmates. When he went to the park to play in the evening, I also attended a dance in the park with my sisters that day. ,"
Taking a sip of red wine, Sun Yating said with some embarrassment: "That was my first time attending a dance, and then I saw him, and he invited me..."
The simplest, Nanyang-style love story is narrated from her mouth.
"What about you? Sister Ying, how did you and Lieutenant Gao meet?"
In this way, they chatted together, telling what happened between themselves and their husbands.
From midnight to early morning.
...
That night, Wang Ashin slept soundly. Although she lived in Wanhujiao for the first time and read a lot of popular science materials all night, she still fell asleep at night. She slept deeply until five in the morning when she heard a knock on the door.
"Axin, Ashin, hurry up and get ready, we are going out for an interview."
What?
Interview?
Ashin was a little confused. When she opened the door, she saw Zhao Jingye and a military policeman standing next to him, so he asked curiously.
"Brother Zhao, what did you say? What interview?"
"The plan has changed, launch today."
"What! This, this, Miss Xu hasn't Here."
"It's not her turn now, Ashin, you are the host at the front, put on your makeup quickly, and then, the most important thing is the news."
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Later, Zhao Jingye said again.
"Chief Li and others will follow us all the time. The broadcast will start after 9 a.m., and we will contact the station at 8:55 a.m."
All this is to keep it confidential. .
And this also changes a person's fate. For 17-year-old Wang Ashin, she never thought that she would encounter such big news for the first time she appeared on the scene. At this time, that Reporter Xu Da was still on her boyfriend's bed, immersed in sleep.
Sometimes, life is so wonderful, some accidents and coincidences can often change a person's destiny.
On November 2, 1957, at 6:30 a.m. Chang'an time, Wang Baoxian and his substitute Lin Polu woke up. They enjoyed the same breakfast, and then got into their spacesuits with the assistance of the staff. Then, they took a van. Xu Yunxiang, Gao Binghan, Hans, and Liu Langxia were all in the car. Hans was holding an 8 mm movie camera, shooting at him.
"How's it going, Baoxian, did you sleep well last night?"
Looking at his former comrades, Wang Baoxian smiled.
“I slept well and even had a dream.”
“What did you dream about?”
"It must be a woman..."
"Tell me, it's that female star. I dare say that after you come down from space, all the female movie stars in Kuching will be queuing up to be with you. You date..."
"No, female movie stars all over the world will line up to date him."
"Haha, in that case, my sister-in-law will be angry."
"That's okay. There is a virtuous person at home and a beautiful person outside. This is life..."
"Haha, I've filmed it all. When I go back, I must let my sister-in-law listen carefully and listen to what you said."
"This is an 8mm camera, it can't record sound..."
< br>"Okay, you must have calculated it correctly."
Everyone was deliberately joking there to help their comrades relax in this way.
In this way, they were talking and laughing as the car transported them to the launch pad.
When Wang Baoxian got off the car, his smiling comrades suddenly stopped talking and looked at Wang Baoxian quietly.
The eyes are full of envy, but also full of expectation.
"Baoxian..."
Opening his mouth, Lin Polu still didn't say anything. Just smiled.
Wang Baoxian also smiled.
The same goes for other comrades.
Everyone was speechless at this moment.
Soon, Wang Baoxian arrived at the top of the launch tower through the elevator. Then he entered the Tianwen-5 spacecraft, and at 8:40 local time (3:40 Moscow time), when Wang Baoxian entered the spacecraft, Gagarin was still asleep - if he was asleep at all.
The wireless communication system is turned on. As soon as Wang Baoxian entered the spacecraft, the picture inside the spacecraft cabin appeared from the onboard camera on the TV screen in the launch control room.
The launch will take place in two hours.
During this period, Wang Baoxian chatted with Eugene, Qian Fukang, the main commander and chief designer of the mission, and several others.
Everything is fine.
After a series of tests and inspections, the hatch was closed about 40 minutes after Wang Baoxian entered the spacecraft. After the hatch was closed, Wang Baoxian, who was lying on a fixed chair, stared ahead and hummed a song in a low voice. It was a classic old song:
"Everyone's mouth in every street and alley" The first words I said when we met here were congratulations..."
Wang Baoxian didn't know that his singing voice had been transmitted to the command center through the camera. For a moment, the command center was filled with laughter. All Tang people know this song. This New Year song is not used to celebrate the New Year. It was originally meant to celebrate the victory of the Anti-Japanese War.
Wang Baoxian didn't know why he hummed this song, maybe because it was the most familiar song.
At the same time, Wang Ashin was already standing near the broadcast truck near the seaside viewing point several kilometers away from the launch site. The camera was pointed at her. She looked back at the launcher behind her, and then at Zhao Jingye, they are just a temporary team, but now they have to report this big news. This is really incredible!
8:55 am, the military police lieutenant following them looked at the time and said.
"Okay, you can contact the TV station."
Yu Minghai, who had been standing in front of the phone booth, immediately called the editor-in-chief. When the other party learned that the rocket launch was ahead of schedule, he immediately said.
"Okay, as soon as your signal is received, I will connect to the live broadcast immediately."
At 8:59 a.m., the live signal was transmitted to Asia Television, and the host who was broadcasting the news interrupted the broadcast. News, said.
"Dear viewers, now we will break into a breaking news, and now we hand over the picture to Wanhujiao Space Launch Center!"
At nine o'clock, Wang Ashin, standing in front of the camera, held a handheld Microphone, said.
"Dear viewers in front of the TV, I am Wang Ashin, the frontline reporter of Asia Television, and I am now at the Wanhujiao Space Launch Center.
Behind me is the famous No. 3 launch pad. In the past two years, many satellites, including communication satellites, have been launched from here. Last month’s "Tianwen-4" unmanned spacecraft was also launched from here. .
The "Tianwen-5" spacecraft that is about to be launched from launch pad 3 today carries the world's first astronaut Wang Baoxian, who will soon become the first person to enter space..."
The TV signal was sent to the satellite via the broadcast truck, and then transmitted by the satellite to all parts of the world. This breaking news not only spread throughout Southeast Asia
Other countries were also in extreme shock. I knew that humans would definitely enter space, but I didn’t expect that it would happen so quickly.
TV stations and radio stations around the world were broadcasting the news immediately. On the other side of the ocean, countless people were sleeping. Americans are woken up from their phone calls.
Among them was President Eisenhower, who, like everyone else, woke up in the middle of the night and stood in front of the television.
Then I watched the TV news with astonishment and watched the live broadcast - it was live broadcast to the whole world.
“The Russians are definitely suffering the most now.”
Eisenhower used a joke to cover up his inner bitterness.
Only God knows how complicated his mood is at this moment. Just a month ago, he thought the United States had a chance to launch before them.
But what about now?
Now people all over the world are crowding in front of the TV, looking at Nanyang with surprised and envious eyes.
Everyone just stared there eagerly but expectantly. Expect them to send humans into space.
All of this should originally belong to the United States.
But fortunately, there is another country that is more lost than him. Thinking of this, Eisenhower suddenly felt much more balanced.
The people next to me also said.
"Indeed, those Russians have been working hard to compete for the first place, and now they are definitely the most painful."
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At the same time, , Gagarin had been awakened, and when he was a little confused, the general said to him.
“The launch is ahead of schedule, let’s go have a meal quickly.”
While he was having breakfast, what Gagarin didn't know was that Korolev, as the chief designer, and others were having a heated debate there - they also learned that the Nanyang rocket was about to be launched.
“We must launch as soon as possible, before the Nanyang people launch!”
The phone call from Moscow had an unquestionable tone. At this time, the snowstorm in Baikonur had stopped. .
Faced with the sudden change, Korolev also realized that he could no longer wait, and he immediately asked.
“When is the closest launch window?”
Soon Gagarin drove to the launch pad. After he entered the cabin of the spacecraft, technicians conducted another inspection.
Everything is fine.
There is no time to say goodbye to Gagarin at this time. Every minute is extremely tense for them now.
When the hatch was closed, Gagarin used the mirror on his sleeve to look at the bright eyes cast by the other party. The hatch cover is locked and the nuts are tightened. The pointer of the vacuum gauge does not swing and the sealing performance is good.
At this time Gagarin whistled in a low voice, which was a classic old song - "The motherland heard, the motherland knew, his son flew in the air..."
(End of this chapter)