Chapter 1252 Let’s save the International Space Station!
The voice of the visitor when he said this was so low that only the last row could hear it.
The expressions of several big bosses changed on the spot.
Looking at each other, no one knew what to say for a while.
Including Li Zhongyi.
Although he had done some mental preparation in advance, he never expected that this "large space junk" could be so big.
And the "threat to orbiting spacecraft" actually refers to the International Space Station...
As for other people...
They all have a kind of "I was just scaring you before." You, didn’t expect you to actually come up with this idea?”
It is a prophecy.
"Can you be sure of the authenticity?"
Li Zhongyi now has ten thousand questions in his mind, but this is the first one to come out.
It can be inferred from common sense that since the Russian Federal Space Agency has publicly reported this situation, it must have been verified and confirmed.
But the relationship between this matter is too great, and anyone who comes will have to digest it.
“There is no further news yet. We also tried to verify the authenticity with NASA, but the other party did not respond to our concerns...”
Although this is not a positive answer, it is actually very illustrative of the problem.
If the news is wrong, then NASA will definitely jump out to refute the rumors at the speed of light, without even having to wait to ask.
Right now, I am not even responding, and there is a 99% chance that I am studying countermeasures.
In other words, pretending to be dead.
At this time, Qiao Chenqing, who has the highest level and the most seniority, has already begun to make arrangements:
"You should continue to pay close attention to the relevant news. If there are other situations, report immediately to Chief Zhou Pingjian and Director Sun Yanlai."
After signaling the staff to leave, he continued to turn to several other people:
"Lao Jing and I will report the situation to our superiors immediately. Director Zhongyi will also be with us. As for Comrade Pingjian, you continue to sit here and handle and report new situations at any time. Director Yan Lai, you will contact the Aerospace Industry Corporation immediately. Bureau News Center, let them be prepared to use our warnings a few days ago to put continued pressure on the Americans..."
Although the original intention of the previous warning was just to occupy the moral high ground and point fingers, since the warning now If it becomes a reality, then you must take advantage of it——
You see, I have kindly reminded you of the risks a long time ago. It is your own insistence that has led to such serious consequences. The responsibility must be fully Is it your responsibility?
After instructions were issued one after another, the originally calm measurement and control center quickly became active again.
Actually, Qiao Chenqing just thought of many more countermeasures.
But for the rest, we have to wait until the chief gives instructions before making a decision.
After all, the risk is now mainly concentrated on the International Space Station.
Because Huaxia was excluded, it did not really participate in this project.
If the reaction is too intense, it seems to be a bit unfair.
It would be best to find a more reasonable entry point than the previous warning.
Otherwise it will be difficult to punch this punch firmly.
Before leaving the Measurement and Control Center, Li Zhongyi specially pulled over his secretary:
"You stay in the Measurement and Control Center for the time being, use the phone here to contact Academician Chang, and briefly explain the situation to him... …”
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Chang Haonan watched the entire anti-satellite report at home.
The process... was not much different from what he expected.
In terms of direct ascent anti-satellite technology, it is still necessary to respect the Americans.
Moreover, Standard 3 actually successfully completed a similar test in a previous life, but now it is just more than a year ahead of schedule because of the butterfly effect it brought.
As for the large space debris that may appear in his calculations, even if it does occur, the other party will definitely not report it publicly at the first time.
Only waiting for other follow-up notifications.
But no matter what, with what the Americans have done, China will face much less pressure in subsequent anti-satellite or anti-missile tests.
And it can also be targeted during the planning process.
Yao Mengna, on the other hand, felt somewhat nervous about this.
She didn’t know much about the development of China’s hypersonic weapons, including the missile test conducted on New Year’s Eve. Like most people, she thought it was an anti-ship ballistic missile.
Now that we see this kind of weapon that may affect the strategic balance being successfully tested by a major opponent, it is inevitable that there will be some sense of crisis.
After turning off the TV, Chang Haonan was very comforted.
“We have survived the situation in the 1990s, and now it is just an immature missile defense system...”
He stretched out his arms, grabbed the senior sister who was about to stand up, and pulled her onto his lap:
"Although it is indeed the target we need to target in the next stage, there is no need to be too nervous..."< br>
The latter gave him a few symbolic blows, rather than struggling, it was more like actively rubbing against him.
Then I picked a comfortable position and didn’t move. Chang Haonan had gotten up early to watch the broadcast. He was still considering whether to catch up on some sleep, but now that he was provoked like this, he decided on the spot to let the other party see how powerful he was.
So without stopping, he directly used his hands to pick up the senior sister's legs, put her on his shoulders and prepared to go upstairs.
Yao Mengna also cooperated and punched Chang Haonan on the back, playing the role of Mrs. Yazhai who was snatched away by the bandits.
However, the couple's little fun was interrupted by a perfectly timed phone ringing.
The phone in the study room is a work line. Since it rings, there must be something serious going on.
So Chang Haonan had to put down Yao Mengna and turned to answer the phone with a troubled expression:
"I am Chang Haonan, who are you?"
When good things are interrupted, no matter how good-tempered a person is, it is inevitable that he will be a little angry.
"Academician Chang, I am Qi Haizhong from the General Office of the General Office of the Industrial Construction Commission..."
A somewhat embarrassed voice sounded on the other side of the phone:
"That's right, we received news that after the UARS satellite collided with the kinetic energy interceptor, a solar panel separated from the main body of the satellite. It just passed the International Space Station more than ten minutes ago, and the closest distance was less than 100 meters away. Five kilometers..."
At this time, Chang Haonan was also confused.
It was indeed within his estimation that large-sized fragments would be produced after the impact.
However, the collision process itself is too complex and the relevant variables are too numerous to count, making it impossible to specifically calculate the trajectory of the new debris.
The current situation is even more troublesome than the most troublesome situation he expected.
The Americans’ saucy operations actually threaten the International Space Station. If analyzed solely from the perspective of gains and losses, it is certainly a good thing for China.
But on the other hand, the planned orbital height of China's own Shenzhou spacecraft, including the future Tiangong Space Station, is basically similar to that of the International Space Station.
Although these spacecraft have the ability to autonomously change orbits and can actively avoid space debris that may collide.
But if there is such an uncontrolled thing that has been on the track of about 400 kilometers, it is always a hidden danger...
Thinking of this, he couldn't sit still.
It has been almost 40 days since the wedding vacation, and it was originally coming to an end.
Coupled with this unexpected situation, it is really not suitable to continue to stay at home.
"Okay, I understand."
Chang Haonan took a deep breath and put down the phone.
However, he was not in a hurry to dial the next number or change clothes and go out.
Instead, he sat back behind his desk and began to think about how to obtain the maximum benefit from this unexpected incident...
He seemed to have grasped some key points, but still could not sort out a coherent train of thought from the chaotic thoughts.
The biggest problem in the whole thing is that there is indeed no direct relationship between the International Space Station and China.
China's previous "Don't say it's unforeseen" can only be regarded as a reminder at best.
Now that Americans are making a big deal out of things, they can indeed give each other a slap in the face.
But it feels great to do this, but it is difficult to gain more substantial benefits.
"Space debris..."
"Space station..."
"Direct ascent anti-satellite..."
Chang Haonan wrote all the keywords on the same piece of paper superior.
Soon, the originally chaotic thoughts became clear again...
A bold idea suddenly came up:
"What if...we take this opportunity to intercept this solar panel that threatens the safety of the International Space Station?"
This idea Once it appeared, it quickly occupied his entire mind like a volcano erupting.
Saving astronauts who may be in danger is absolutely the highest level of political correctness.
Even nearly twenty years later, NASA would rather let two astronauts float in the sky than dare to let them come down in a dangerous spacecraft.
It is now less than three years since the Columbia accident.
Even Americans cannot say that this matter is over.
Extorting a large amount of money is the most basic thing.
More importantly, once this banner is raised, whoever dares to block space cooperation with China is deliberately endangering the safety of the International Space Station and the astronauts on it, and is a sinner of the human space industry!
Including some technologies that were inconvenient to test due to international public opinion in the past, can also be boldly used.
If done properly, the entire Chinese aerospace industry market may take off directly!
"Did it!"
Chang Haonan took a deep breath, threw the ballpoint pen back into the pen holder, and then picked up the phone receiver next to him:
"I am Chang Haonan , help me pick up Director Li Zhongyi of the Industrial and Construction Committee..."
(End of this chapter)