Lu Yang went to the airport to pick up his family. Zhu Xiaotong, the www.biquge.info of Pen, Fun, Pavilion, lived in the capital for more than a month, during which Lu Yang went once, and the time of separation was not long, but when they saw him, Xingxing and Lingling pounced, obviously missing their father very much.

Lu Yang wrapped his arms around and picked up the two children. Although the seven-year-old star is not small and weighs not lightly, Lu Yang does not feel a little tired. His body has been strengthened twice, and his quality is almost beyond the limits of human beings. The phrase "well-developed limbs and simple mind" does not apply here in Lu Yang, his limbs are developed, and his mind is equally developed.

It is difficult for those who don't know to think that this great scientist and inventor, who is recognized all over the world, has such a strong physique!

"Have you had fun in the capital?" Lu Yang kissed the two children separately and asked with a smile.

"Happy!" Lingling said first, she was wearing a pink princess dress, two small braids, her forehead was covered with neat bangs, and her big eyes were full of aura, which looked very cute.

"Then tell Daddy, what did you play?" Lu Yang asked.

"We've been to a lot of places...... Lingling snapped her white fingers, "the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the zoo, and my mother's school......"

Lu Yang nodded while listening, it seems that they have visited a lot of places in the past month or so, and he has not been to some of the attractions that Lingling said. After Lingling finished speaking, the stars were added.

"You've taken your child to the capital." Lu Yang turned back to Zhu Xiaotong and said.

Zhu Xiaotong said: "Where is this, the capital is big, and there are many places that we haven't had time to go." When I used to study at Beijing University, my classmates and I had to go around every weekend together, and it took us four years to get a rough idea. ”

Lu Yang knew that his wife loved to travel, but he didn't expect it to be a habit that started in college.

"Next time I have a chance, I'll take you around." Zhu Xiaotong said unsatisfactorily.

"Okay." Lu Yang hesitated, he didn't like to travel in the first place, and he has become more homely because of his research over the years. However, seeing his excited wife and two children who were having a lot of fun, Lu Yang had no way to refuse.

In early September, the International Space Agency (ISA) announced that it was about to launch the first intelligent exploration robot to Mars, which could be the most expensive robot ever built by humans. It is 3.8 meters long, 2.75 meters wide, and only 2.25 meters high, with more than 80,000 precision parts all over the body. The surface of the robot is an efficient light-energy conversion panel that can be charged with solar energy for all needs.

The robot, called the Explorer, is on a mission to collect information on Mars. Compared with previous probes, the power of the explorer lies in its powerful information processing system, and its central control program is a subroutine of Pangu, which can make the most accurate judgment and adopt the best strategy according to different situations.

Explorers also have efficient resolution. At present, human understanding of Mars is very inaccurate, because we cannot conduct field investigations, and the most accurate information is only the photos and videos sent back by the probe. In order to have a more accurate understanding of Mars, the explorer is equipped with the most advanced information analysis device. Powered by an artificial intelligence program, explorers are able to analyze the geological formations and elements of Mars in the same way as geologists.

The International Space Agency has conducted experiments, and the Explorer robot's material analysis device is quite powerful, comparable to a top professional team!

"From the time the 'Explorers' landed on Mars, humanity's understanding of Mars will go beyond the boundaries of 'guessing', and we will be able to collect scientific and accurate data because a team of experienced experts is about to land on Mars!" Catherine, a spokeswoman for the International Space Agency, told the media.

Mars is one of the closest planets to Earth, and according to what humans now know, Mars has an atmosphere, the main component of which is carbon dioxide; There are satellites; Most likely, there is water; Life on Mars may have existed long ago...... Overall, Mars is probably the most Earth-like planet in the solar system, and this information has sparked speculation about future migration to Mars.

Human exploration of Mars began in the former Soviet Union, and so far, a total of 51 Mars probes have been launched, including the Mars orbiter and the Mars landing probe, but only 19 have been successful. The most recent Mars rover was Huaxia's Mars Probe 2, launched in March this year, which aims to land on the surface of Mars, but so far, it is still flying in space.

The people who know the most about Mars are the people of the United States, who now have 3 rovers working on the surface of Mars. However, the appearance of the "Explorer" will break the advantage of the United States, thereby confirming the authority of the ISA in another area.

For this launch, the people of the United States are not so happy, since the International Space Agency rejected the United States twice, they regarded the International Space Agency as an opponent. Now seeing that this opponent is preparing to send such an advanced robot to Mars, the people of the United States have a sense of crisis.

"If the launch of the $500 million Explorer robot fails, the prestige of the International Space Agency will be greatly undermined!" "In fact, this is the first time that the International Space Agency has launched a Mars probe, and it is a behemoth weighing 16 tons. Based on current experience, the probability of its failure is higher! ”

"The arrogant Chinese are obviously not able to lead the ISA, and after the failure of the 'Explorer', the other members of the ISA will welcome their new leader!" The Los Angeles Times said something even more explicit, almost cursing the "explorer" for failure.

It is not only the people of the United States who are interested in the success or failure of the launch, but other media outlets, especially the members of the International Space Agency. This robot, which cost more than 3 billion yuan and concentrated the aerospace forces of more than 50 countries, is too important, and if it fails, even the deep-pocketed International Space Agency will have to suffer.

Regarding the suspicion of the outside world, Li Yilong responded positively: "The International Space Agency has the world's top technical team and the best space technology, and we are 99% sure of this Mars exploration." As for the remaining 1%, I'm afraid it will be handed over to God. ”

"Mars exploration is so risky, why are you so confident, Director Li?" A reporter asked unceremoniously.

Li Yilong's face remained the same: "For any space activity, there are risks, but the use of advanced technology will minimize the risks." This time, we used an aerospace plane for the launch of the Mars rover, and that's where my confidence comes from! ”

"Aerospace planes?" At the press conference, everyone was stunned.

"Yes, Space-1 will undertake the transportation of 'Explorer', and at the same time, we will place 15 exploration satellites in Mars orbit, which is the current Mars exploration plan of the International Space Agency!" Li Yilong said.

Li Yilong's speech made the outside world re-understand the International Space Agency and the aerospace aircraft of Penglai Aerospace Company. Before his announcement, Volkswagen did not think about this way of launching at all. You know, Mars is 55 million kilometers away from the Earth, which is 145 times the distance from the Moon to the Earth; And this distance reached 400 million kilometers at its farthest, which is farther than the Earth to the Sun.

Who would have thought that Space One would be able to fly such a distance?

"Director Li, is it unmanned this time?" A sensitive reporter immediately asked.

Li Yilong shook his head: "According to our calculations, the round-trip time of Space One this time is about 14 days, and the driver is a senior pilot of Penglai Aerospace Company. ”

"14 days?" A reporter skeptical, "Mars is now more than 70 million kilometers away from the Earth, and the round-trip mileage is about one astronomical unit. ”

"Not bad." Li Yilong nodded quietly.

"The most shocking space launch ever created!" Penglai TV, which reported the press conference in real time, praised it.

"The miracle of the space plane!"

"The aerospace plane of Penglai Island is able to reach the sun in two weeks!"

"What is the ultimate speed of Space-One?"

"A new beginning for human interstellar travel!"

"Will Penglai Aerospace open a trip to Mars?"

"The other planets in the solar system are already within reach for humans, if you had a choice, which planet would you most like to visit?"

Not to mention the heated discussion from the outside world, at this time scientists and engineers from the International Space Agency are making the final inspection of the "Explorer". The robot is designed to last 12 years, which is quite scary, which shows the confidence that the International Space Agency has in it.

The car-like Explorer is capable of driving autonomously on the surface of Mars, reaching speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour in better road conditions. At the same time, the Explorer will be able to adapt to different environments, and under the command of the Mars orbiting satellites, it will draw an accurate map of Mars.

Due to the harsh surface environment of Mars, the "Explorer" also has a strong ability to resist natural disasters.

Lu Yang was very concerned about this exploration, and he took the stars to the space center and personally participated in the test and inspection of the "explorer".

"Are all the other preparations done?" Lu Yang asked Li Yilong.

Li Yilong said: "It is 90% complete, and the rest of the work will be completed within a week, and the launch time is scheduled for September 24." On October 1, 15 satellites and the Explorer robot will be deployed, and four hours later, Space-1 will depart for its return home. ”

"You've picked a good time." Lu Yang smiled when he heard this, "The landing of the robot on the National Day is of great significance to Huaxia, so this time it is only allowed to succeed, not to fail!" (To be continued.) )