The reddish-purple tail flame was like a brilliant sunset on the horizon, and the silver-white Star Sea emerged from the blue sky with white clouds.

A short time passed like a shuttle, and on the spacious runway, the swaying reddish-purple tail flame gradually disappeared.

The engine turned off, the parachute erupted backwards, and the speeding shuttle came to a halt.

Looking at the Xinghai that appeared in the field of vision, at this moment, there was already cheers in the general control center.

From the departure to the return, a full 28 hours, more than a day, the hearts of all the people in the space base have been tense.

Although personnel were arranged to rotate work, there were still many people who simply lay down on the bed, closed their eyes and returned to their posts.

The Star Sea, like a child shared by all people, is worrying when it sails.

Especially the accident that occurred during the return voyage once made everyone's hearts beat to their throats.

Fortunately, now the dust has settled, and the Xinghai is safe and triumphant, and everything is going well.

If we say that this March, the most eye-catching news was the great reconciliation of the Middle East a few days ago, which completely changed the pattern of the entire Middle East region and even the whole world.

Then after the silver-white space shuttle went into the sky, the eyes of all countries and regions shifted to that red land.

From the launch of Xinghai, to the announcement of the electric propulsion system by CTV media, to NASA's press conference, and even the accident in the final return stage, almost every piece of news can be said to have earned enough eyeballs, earned enough traffic, and attracted the attention of NASAs around the world and even netizens.

For a long time, in the field of aerospace, China has been catching up with the footsteps of Western countries.

Especially in the field of large-load and high-thrust launch vehicles, as well as space shuttles, outer space exploration and other related fields, they still have great shortcomings compared with those Western countries that developed very early.

But the birth of the Star Ocean filled this gap. Even through alternative methods, overtaking in corners was realized.

In particular, the power system used by this space shuttle is the legendary electric propulsion that can't even send a piece of paper to the sky, which has shocked the attention of a large number of people.

Even if NASA's press conference was inferred in an extremely ambiguous way, many people were skeptical.

After all, the Xinghai space shuttle was designed and manufactured by that demonic Professor Xu.

Europe, Gallic Paris.

The world-famous European Union's Joint Space Agency is located here.

Like other space agencies, on these two days, the eyes and attention of the European Union's joint space agency also fell on the space shuttle.

Especially in the return stage, the unexpected accident and the Xinghai, which easily got rid of the attack after the power was fully turned on, made everyone in the satellite control center can't help but gasp.

A space shuttle that can cruise freely in the atmosphere and in outer space, a space shuttle that can't even catch up with weapons that exceed Mach 6.

The shock to everyone is no less than the little boy who was dropped into Hiroshima at the beginning.

Such a space shuttle, if it is equipped with a weapon system, one is enough to form a strategic-level deterrent to the entire world.

Looking at the footage captured by satellite monitoring, everyone in the satellite control center of the European Union's Joint Space Agency looked at each other.

"It would be nice if that shuttle was shot down."

I don't know when, a sigh sounded in the satellite control center.

The sound was not loud, but it attracted everyone's attention, and everyone turned their eyes to it.

Stunned by everyone's gaze, the representative who couldn't help but sigh just now was stunned for a moment, and quickly explained after reacting: "We didn't do it!" ”

"Judging from the trajectory, the launch position should be over the Pacific Ocean, and we don't have that ability."

The representative of Yi Duli quickly explained in a panic that he couldn't help but say the wrong thing just now, and if this was spread, it would be a big pit.

It would be too bold to dare to launch an attack on a space shuttle that is undergoing space activities, even if it is just an unmanned space shuttle.

To put it mildly, it's just the loss of a space shuttle.

But to put it seriously, this is burying the space and future of mankind!

You must know that even in the Red and Blue Cold War of the last century, there has never been such an incident of blatant attack on a spacecraft.

Listening to the explanation of the representative of Yi Duli, the representatives of the EU countries in the control center are also speculating about who did this.

The most probable one is, of course, the country across the Atlantic.

After all, judging by the trajectory, the starting point of those two weapons should be the Pacific Ocean.

But let's be honest, the other side doesn't have to be stupid enough to be that stupid.

If this kind of thing is really discovered, the consequences will be very serious.

Of course, if you really come prepared, you may not be able to find out who it is.

After all, although the trajectory of the operation can be speculated, the other party will not wait there all the time waiting for you to mobilize the satellite to find it.

Unless it is really down, if you have to arrange someone to recover the wreckage, you may be caught.

As for now, it is too difficult to catch the other party.

On the other side, NASA's Washington headquarters.

In the same satellite control center, when the satellite and radar detected the attack on the Star Ocean, Bill Nelson was overjoyed, and he wished that the other party's spacecraft would fall into the sea.

Then, after thinking about the possible impact of this incident, he quickly looked at the CIA Director William Joseph Burns standing beside him, and asked with a solemn face.

"You did that?"

Staring at the radar screen, William Joseph Burns' face was equally solemn, and if he could sit in the position of CIA director, he could naturally also consider the possible consequences of this incident.

Shaking his head quickly, William spoke, "No, although I thought about it, I didn't implement it. ”

Unless they are 100% sure that no one will find out, they will not be able to do such a stupid action.

Especially in the current sensitive international situation, the slightest surprise could lead to the full-scale outbreak of World War III.

At least, the CIA wouldn't be so stupid.

"Who did that?"

"I don't know."

William shook his head, and the relevant clues in his mind quickly connected and turned.

Someone is trying to frame them? Or maybe they want to swallow the advanced technology on that Star Ocean?

Russia? Europe? Or Ah San or Sakura Country?

There are not many countries that have the ability to do this, but there are many of them, and he does not dare to determine who did it until he has fully investigated.

But at least, the United States or the CIA should not have done it.

Either way, let's investigate first.

Moreover, I am afraid that this time the diplomatic side will also be busy, and it may not even involve business and other fields.

Big trouble.

It's not just this incident.

And the strategic deterrence that comes with that Star Sea.

You can imagine with your toes that such a space shuttle that can cruise in the atmosphere and outer space is an air and space fighter with a slight change.

It can appear like a ghost anywhere on the planet anytime and anywhere, giving you a weapon that you can carry with you.

With such a force, even if it is a country, it is difficult to think of a corresponding solution.

What's more, they may not even have much to do with that plane.

Satellite and radar surveillance showed that at its peak, the space shuttle, named Xinghai, was at Mach 12 at its peak.

At this speed, I am afraid that at present, except for a very few weapons such as laser weapons and intercontinental weapons, it can be attacked, and other weapons are all given in vain. Can't catch up with it at all.

And, the most terrifying thing is Mach 12, it is not yet known if this is its ultimate speed.

Jinling, Xinghai Research Institute.

After the successful triumphant return of the Star Ocean, the engineers and technicians in the space base quickly began the relevant inspection work of the space shuttle.

The seeds, plants and animals that carried the heavens for experiments were immediately sent to the headquarters of the research institute at the foot of Qixia Mountain for research.

As a result, a small biological science research institute has been established in the Xinghai Research Institute, which is dedicated to the study of these seeds and creatures that have been irradiated in outer space.

Of course, in addition to the samples left for research at the headquarters, some of them were distributed to the country's top biological research institutes.

For example, the Institute of Crop Science of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences, the Hybrid Rice Research Center led by the Great Druid, and research institutions and universities such as Huanong University.

Thanks to the huge size of the Xinghai and the payload of up to dozens of tons, there are a lot of seeds, vegetation and animals that carry the sky this time, and almost most of them are qualified, and the research institutions that need them can get them.

Looking at the seeds and vegetation that had been allocated, Xu Chuan said to himself thoughtfully: "Speaking of which, do you want to build a breeding center on the moon?" Let's see if rice and wheat can be grown on the surface of the moon? ”

After Xinghai successfully completed the first unmanned sea trial, as long as it is checked and confirmed that there is no problem with the status of the space shuttle, the follow-up manned spaceflight and lunar landing projects will be launched soon.

He had already drifted his mind to the planet hundreds of millions of kilometers away, thinking about how to develop the moon more.

And among them, farming! There is no doubt that it is the obsession engraved in the bones of the people who grew up in this land.

The moon that can't grow vegetables is not a good ball!

Hearing this, Professor Han Zhixin, an expert from Huanong University who came to receive their share of the experimental sample, suddenly felt a burst in his heart, and quickly asked: "Hasn't the lunar soil been proven to be unable to supply plants for growth before?" ”

Hearing this, Xu Chuan came back to his senses, smiled and said: "Under normal circumstances, it is true, the surface of the lunar soil contains harmful substances such as helium III, and it is difficult for crops to survive on it. ”

"But helium-3 is the resource we need, and if it is further processed at the time of mining to remove the harmful substances from the lunar soil, maybe there is hope?"

After a pause, he continued, "Earlier, I had read a news report. ”

"The University of Florida has revealed one of their results to the public, using the lunar soil collected during NASA's Apollo lunar mission, to grow a plant called 'Arabidopsis'!"

"This is the first time that plants have sprouted and grown in lunar soil, breaking the previous limitation that lunar soil could not grow crops."

"Although their experiments were aided by the use of a certain nutrient solution, and the 'Arabidopsis' grown slowly, they used it in lunar soil that had not been specially treated."

"If you use the treated lunar soil, combined with the nutrient solution, you may be able to make the crops grow normally."

"If we can do that, and if we can expand this work on a large scale, maybe the moon will also have the hope of establishing a planting base to grow food, clean air, recycle water, and so on, just as plants play on the earth."

"Of course, in addition to these, more is more about testing and experimenting with the survival and growth of plants on alien planets, etc. Building a breeding center can also accumulate experience for future space development. ”

Hearing these words, Professor Han Zhixin's heart moved, and he quickly said, "Do you still need people?" ”

"What?"

Xu Chuan was stunned for a moment, and looked at the professor of Huanan University in some surprise.

Professor Han Zhixin coughed lightly, with a kind and enthusiastic smile on his face, and said, "I mean, about the establishment of a planting center on the moon, do you still need help from your side, Academician Xu?" ”

"Not to mention the rest of our Huanong University, in terms of planting and cultivating crops, no one dares to call the second in China! Whether it is in the cultivation of traditional crops such as rice and wheat, or in the cultivation of various other plants, we have experience that other schools and research institutions cannot match! ”

Looking at Professor Han Zhixin, who was eager to market himself, Xu Chuan reacted at this time, and said with some tears and laughter: "Cough, this is just an idea, and it is uncertain whether the project will be established." ”

Han Zhixin didn't care at all and said quickly: "It's okay, it's okay, as long as Academician Xu and you need it, our Huanong University can do it at any time." ”

"In terms of planting research, there is no university or institution that is stronger than our Huanong University."

was pulled by Professor Han Zhixin to sell, and Xu Chuan couldn't cry or laugh.

The other party's urgent appearance, let alone cooperation, I am afraid that it is possible for Huanong University to pay money to compensate for the lunar surface planting center project.

However, if you really want to get a planting center on the surface of the moon, Huanong University is indeed a very good partner to work with.