Chapter 1081 How to select astronauts

I think that as long as we work together with Mr. Zhao, our country's manned space program will be successfully completed soon. ”

After Political Commissar Li said this, he asked the reporter to interview other leaders.

Today's dummy space experiment can be regarded as a complete success. For this space experiment, Zhao Zhongyao and Political Commissar Li were very happy. After all, the results of this experiment indicate that the time for the implementation of the real manned space program is not far away.

After the completion of the space experiment this time, Zhao Zhongyao returned to the 'Feitian Group' with Political Commissar Li. Below, they still have a lot of things to do. Although this manned space experiment was successful, the following tasks are even more arduous!

At this time, the selection and training of astronauts will begin. This is a very important job. After all, if you want to send astronauts to the sky, you must have courage and knowledge. That is, it is necessary to be bold, but also have a certain knowledge of astronautics. After all, when you get to space, how to operate the spacecraft depends on the astronauts themselves.

Space activities require astronauts to have a strong body to withstand all kinds of harsh environmental conditions, have good psychological qualities to master complex operational skills and cope with unexpected situations, and have a high level of education to explore the experience of manned spaceflight. There is a noble dedication to adapt to space exploration activities.

In the early days, spacecraft had to undergo an overload of 6~8g in the active flight section and the return flight stage, and most of the astronauts were selected from the air force pilots or test pilots. Later, the mechanical environment of the manned spacecraft was greatly improved, and the overload of the space shuttle was only 2 ~ so the requirements for the astronaut's physique were correspondingly reduced.

Due to the increasing number of tasks in manned space activities, astronauts are divided into two categories. One is astronauts, whose main task is to drive manned spacecraft. Such astronauts are generally selected from among experienced air force pilots. On the other hand, there are scientific and technological personnel, who carry out various space missions, such as launching satellites in orbit or recovering and repairing satellites from orbit, conducting space physical exploration, space medical research and space processing experiments. This type of astronaut is not required to have the skills and experience of flying, but must have some kind of scientific and technical expertise.

In order to become a real astronaut, it is necessary to go through two stages of selection, the first stage is to select qualified astronauts from among the ordinary pilot candidates to become reserve astronauts, and the second stage of selection is to select real astronauts who can undertake flight missions from among the reserve astronauts after long-term astronaut training.

In the first stage of the selection of prospective astronauts, each candidate must pass three levels.

The first level is the primary. In the early days of manned spaceflight, the selection criteria for astronauts were particularly strict, because the main task of astronauts in the early days was to serve as the commander or pilot of the spacecraft, and they must be familiar with aviation flight technology, have good physical and psychological qualities, and have the ability to deal with problems calmly and decisively in an emergency.

The second hurdle is the selection of clinical medicine, which is a particularly critical level in the selection of astronauts. During this phase, the candidate's medical history is re-evaluated to exclude candidates with hereditary disorders or other conditions prone to recurrence. Because if these people become astronauts, they can induce these diseases in weightlessness, which is very dangerous.

The third level is the aerospace adaptability selection. The space environment is very special, but different people have different ability to adapt to the space environment, so the main task at this stage is to select people who are suitable to participate in space flight.

Therefore, it is very difficult to become a qualified astronaut, and not everyone can become an astronaut.

Not to mention cultural quality, this physical quality alone is not something that ordinary people can achieve. Most of us feel that we are in good health and do not have any diseases, so we feel that we can be astronauts. Actually, such an idea is wrong. The absence of physical diseases does not mean that a person's body meets the standards of an astronaut.

It's like an ordinary person who feels healthy if he doesn't have any diseases. But an active athlete is of course very healthy. In this case, can you say that the physical fitness of an ordinary person is the same as that of an athlete? Obviously, you cannot think so.

The physical quality of this astronaut is not only better than that of ordinary people. And probably better than the physical fitness of active athletes.

Space is a complex and ever-changing environment. And it's also a very unfamiliar environment for humans. In such an environment, any unexpected situation can happen. If a person's physical fitness is not very good, it is simply impossible to complete some experimental tasks in space.

Ordinary people live on the earth and are subject to gravity. We are accustomed to the environment of gravity. But without gravity, people will not adapt, and if their physical fitness is not good, they will get sick.

Therefore, to select a qualified astronaut, this physical fitness is the first hurdle. It is necessary to select astronauts with very good physical fitness.

Now that Zhao Zhongyao and Political Commissar Li have returned to the 'Feitian Group' together, they are discussing this matter!

In Zhao Zhongyao's office. Zhao Zhongyao and Political Commissar Li chatted about this matter first.

"Political Commissar Li, our next step is to start selecting astronauts. I don't know what you're planning to do now. Zhao Zhongyao asked first.

After listening to Zhao Zhongyao's words, Political Commissar Li smiled and said: "Zhongyao, if you ask me, I don't know what to do! Our country has never conducted a space experiment. There have been no astronauts selected, and if you ask me now, I don't know what to do!"

Political Commissar Li listened to Zhao Zhongyao's words, and naturally felt a little helpless, after all, he had not done this. The selection of astronauts is a new task. No one has done it before. Not to mention in China, even in the world, no country has ever selected astronauts. After all, for this aerospace industry, no country in this world has completed space experiments so far. There is no such thing as astronauts.

For Political Commissar Li, although he has heard Zhao Zhongyao say the term astronaut before, he has never seen an astronaut in reality!

Zhao Zhongyao actually asked out of respect for the leadership. He also knew that Political Commissar Li had never seen astronauts, nor did he know how the astronauts were selected.

Zhao Zhongyao listened to Political Commissar Li's words, and said again: "Since this is the case, then I have to be personally responsible for this matter." However, I can also talk to you about my thoughts first. ”

Zhao Zhongyao knows how to select astronauts, and of course he knows it very well in his heart. But this is certainly the first time in this world. Although you, Zhao Zhongyao, are from the past, you can't make Political Commissar Li feel that you already know everything. Doesn't that feel weird! You've never experienced anything like this, how do you know everything!

As soon as Political Commissar Li heard Zhao Zhongyao's words, he looked at him curiously and said, "Okay, then tell me, what do you think?" ”

"That's the case, I want to ask Political Commissar Li first, if you let you select this astronaut yourself, what kind of crowd will you choose astronauts from, will you select astronauts from ordinary people!" Zhao Zhongyao first looked at Political Commissar Li and asked.

When Political Commissar Li listened to Zhao Zhongyao's words, he lowered his head, pondered for a while, and said, "Hey, can we select astronauts from the active pilot team." ”

Although Political Commissar Li has not experienced such a thing as selecting astronauts. But after all, the astronaut and the pilot are also 'relatives'. If you want to select astronauts, of course, you will think of selecting astronauts from among the pilots.

As soon as he heard Political Commissar Li say this, Zhao Zhongyao also said happily: "Political Commissar Li, are you still very smart! We want to select astronauts, and of course we must select astronauts from among the pilots on active duty. ”

"That's right! Then what kind of pilots should we use to select astronauts!" Political Commissar Li said as he looked at Zhao Zhongyao again.

"Of course, astronauts are selected from among the pilots of fighter jets. Zhao Zhongyao looked at Political Commissar Li again and said.

After listening to Zhao Zhongyao's words, Political Commissar Li said with a friend: "Does that mean that the astronauts we want to select are all young and strong!"

Because, Political Commissar Li also knows that as long as he is a pilot, his physical fitness is very good. Of course, this astronaut must also be in good physical condition. Since you want a pilot with good physical fitness, of course, you need to be young and strong.

But Zhao Zhongyao listened to Political Commissar Li's words, shook his head and said, "Political Commissar Li, you are only half right. We are pilots who want to be physically fit. But we can't be too young. Must be over thirty years old. And it's a married male pilot. ”

As soon as he heard Zhao Zhongyao say this, Political Commissar Li was a little puzzled, he looked at Zhao Zhongyao and said, "Hey, how can this be, why do you have to have a married male pilot!"

At this time, Zhao Zhongyao looked at Political Commissar Li again and said with a smile: "Political Commissar Li, don't you understand this! Outer space is a very dangerous place. Not to mention that there is no air and water, which are the natural conditions for human survival. The radiation from outer space alone is very harmful to the human body. Although, astronauts are protected by spacesuits and capsules. However, there is no guarantee that astronauts are 100% safe in space.

Some invisible cosmic rays can harm people's bodies. Even if the astronauts wear thick spacesuits, they can't block some harmful cosmic rays.

Therefore, the age of astronauts should not be too young. If you are not married, it will affect the fertility problems of astronauts after marriage. This is a big deal, and we cannot ignore this aspect.

Originally, astronauts faced great danger when they went to space. Even some lives are in danger. Even if they were able to return safely from the sky, they would still be harmed by cosmic rays. So, we have to choose some married male pilots. In this way, at least in the future, there will be no problems in married life that should not have been. ”

As soon as Zhao Zhongyao explained this, Political Commissar Li was dumbfounded. After all, he couldn't have imagined that Zhao Zhongyao could think about things so carefully. He himself would not have thought about so many problems at all. Not to mention, a layman leader like Political Commissar Li would not think about so many problems, even if it was some aviation experts, I am afraid they would not think of so many problems.

"Zhongyao, what you said is really good. This time, you will be in charge of the selection of astronauts. If it were someone else, I wouldn't be at ease!" Political Commissar Li was very surprised when he heard what Zhao Zhongyao said. After all, he never imagined that Zhao Zhongyao could think about this matter so carefully.

"Okay, I'll take care of that. You're right, if someone else is in charge of this matter, I won't be at ease!" Of course, Zhao Zhongyao knew how the astronauts were selected. He didn't want to let others do this now, in that case, it would only be a detour and a waste of time.

"Okay, today, let's talk about this first! How do you choose astronauts, you can also write me a plan. In this way, it is also possible to get an overview of some of the procedures for selecting astronauts. In this way, I can help you get this done as soon as possible. ”

Political Commissar Li knew that to do anything, there must be a plan. Just like this manned space project, there must be a detailed plan. After that, just follow the plan.

To select some astronauts, of course, there must be a plan. In the future, it is enough to follow this plan.

"Okay, I'll start writing this 'astronaut selection plan' right away. After I've written it, I'll show it to you!" Zhao Zhongyao listened to Political Commissar Li's words, and felt that there was some truth. It seems that he should have written an 'astronaut selection plan' first.

"Okay, then I'll go back first, and after you finish writing, just show it to me. Commissar Li said as he stood up from the sofa.

"Okay, I'll write this 'astronaut selection plan' soon. Zhao Zhongyao looked at Political Commissar Li again and said.

"Alright, I'll go back first. Political Commissar Li said, and walked out of Zhao Zhongyao's office. Zhao Zhongyao also sent Political Commissar Li downstairs, and then went upstairs again and returned to his office.

After Zhao Zhongyao returned to his office, he began to write this 'astronaut selection plan'. This matter is not a difficult thing for Zhao Zhongyao. After all, just a selection plan. Just write in as much detail as possible.

In this way, it took Zhao Zhongyao a day to write this 'astronaut selection plan'.