Wenchang Launch Center, the third launch pad.

In the shade of the coconut grove, a tall rocket has been erected.

Since the opening of the Tiangong space station, it has been the main launch site for cargo spacecraft.

This time is no exception, new spacecraft will be launched into space.

Supply supplies to the astronauts who work and live in the space station.

Of course, this spaceship is not the same as the previous cargo spaceships.

It is a manned spacecraft.

A week ago, the Shenzhou-6 manned spacecraft, which originally formed a combination with the space station.

In order to save the ISS, it had to be used in advance.

Although according to the projected calculation scheme.

After saving the International Space Station, the Shenzhou-6 spacecraft is still usable.

But no one wants to take that risk.

The safety of the spacecraft is related to the life and death of the three astronauts.

So the spare spacecraft of Shenzhou 6 was directly used.

Beside the golden sand, a huge amount of white smoke rises from the launch tower.

Soon overtook the tower, which was hundreds of meters high.

It seems to be connected with the white clouds in the sky.

Zhang Xingyang is still in charge of the flight control center in the northern capital.

Commands a multitude of affairs.

I'm a little busy just about the space station.

After all, this is the first time that the space station has been carried out in China.

The staff at all levels are not particularly skilled.

Fortunately, the manned spacecraft launch mission is a relatively familiar task for everyone.

It does not take up too much of Zhang Xingyang's time and energy.

Nowadays, it is more time and energy consuming.

It's another thing.

Prior to this, although they had also publicly called on countries around the world interested in space exploration to cooperate on the space station.

However, as a late-developing country, there are still certain concerns about the strength of domestic scientific research.

Since the completion of the mission to rescue the ISS.

There are countries internationally interested in achieving something in this area.

Only then did I discover that the aerospace science and technology level of the Dragon Kingdom had reached the world-class level.

As a result, many foreign scientific research units began to try to submit their experimental project plans to Zhang Xingyang.

It's just a week's time.

Zhang Xingyang received more than 1,000 applications.

And that number is rising at an even faster rate.

At present, the number of copies per day is trending to exceed 200 copies.

"This project about oncology experiments in space is kind of interesting."

Zhang Xingyang's biological knowledge is not too rich, but he can also see that there is great value in this project.

The experiment mainly studied the early mutation characteristics of 3D organoid cultures such as tumor tissues in the space environment.

In particular, the gravitational environment and cosmic radiation are demonstrated.

Whether it will have a more far-reaching impact on these.

"This should be of some help to our future manned deep space exploration missions."

Zhang Xingyang put this application in a pile of applications that were not too thick.

These are all scientific research projects that Zhang Xingyang finds more interesting.

Most of them are relatively new topics in biology, astronomy, chemistry, physics, etc.

The other pile of applications is much thicker, and they are almost piled up into a small mountain.

But apparently, Zhang Xingyang thinks these are worthless projects.

"Commander-in-Chief Zhang, the docking of the space station and the standby manned spacecraft is about to begin."

When Zhang Xingyang was reading an application for a gamma ray detector.

Yang Yi walked in and said.

"Would you like to go to the control hall and have a look?"

Zhang Xingyang raised his head and looked at his watch.

"Time flies so fast."

"Then let's go check it out."

On the way to the control hall, Zhang Xingyang was still thinking about which pile to put the gamma ray detector into.

Gamma-ray bursts still occupy a large share in astronomical research.

It is a rare extreme astronomical phenomenon in the universe.

Gamma-ray bursts may even determine the fate of life on Earth.

It is speculated that the Ordovician mass extinction more than 400 million years ago was most likely caused by a gamma-ray burst.

In fact, the Tiangong space station is equipped with a small gamma ray detector.

However, the accuracy is not too high.

Zhang Xingyang decided the moment he walked into the control hall.

This application is still in the pile that can't be put in the pile.

After all, this project did not attract him too much.

Unless the other side's gamma ray detector has some unique technology.

Or maybe they have their own peculiar tricks up their sleeve for data processing.

Go to your own job.

Zhang Xingyang has already forgotten about this matter.

The most important thing now is the docking of the backup manned spacecraft and the space station.

This is about whether the three astronauts will be able to return from space after this.

"The spacecraft has now entered the deceleration phase and is ready to start docking at any time."

Although he knew that the speed of what he said might not be as fast as Zhang Xingyang's ability to look at the data on the screen.

But Yang Yi still said very devotedly.

Zhang Xingyang didn't take Yang Yi's words to heart.

Through the data on the screen, he could already see the current state of the spacecraft and the space station.

The spacecraft wants to reach the Tiangong space station and remain relatively stationary.

Judging by the current situation.

It should take another three or four minutes.

Zhang Xingyang even had time to pour himself a cup of tea.

Sniffing the fragrant Longjing tea, Zhang Xingyang felt that his mood was calmer.

"Prepare, get them started on the manual docking procedure."

Zhang Xingyang said after taking a sip of tea.

In fact, according to the normal operation process.

Manual docking procedure.

Astronauts are supposed to operate inside manned spacecraft.

But this time the situation is different.

They can only operate within the space station.

The object of the operation.

It can only be a space station.

This is much more difficult than maneuvering a spacecraft to dock with the space station.

Zhang Xingyang has enough confidence in the crew.

I believe that these astronauts have undergone years of arduous and excellent training.

Won't let him down.

I will definitely be able to accomplish this difficult task.

The speed of manned spacecraft is getting slower and slower, and it is about to keep pace with the speed of the space station.

Astronauts are also about to usher in the first difficulty.

It's not that hard to keep the speed consistent.

But this is not just the same speed, it is enough.

It's about being on the same line as the space station, keeping the same speed.

In this way, the smooth docking of the space station and the spacecraft can be ensured.

This is a great test for the astronauts as the operator.

This can only be done by relying on their hands.

Everyone in the control center was nervously watching the picture displayed on the big screen.

The space station and the control center have always maintained video communication.

Therefore, you can see the daily work content of astronauts who are hundreds of kilometers away.

Jing Haipeng carefully operated the spacecraft's propulsion system.

Hall thrusters, providing the power of no more than a few oxen in size.

On the ground, only a paper towel can be blown up.

But in space, it can propel a space station weighing tens of tons and keep moving.

As a first-class pilot in the Air Force, several rounds of talents have been selected.

The psychological quality of astronauts is very strong.

Even in such a stressful environment, they were able to complete the operation smoothly.

The stability of Jing Haipeng's hands.

Comparable to a professional multi-axis robot arm.

When he stopped, the relative velocity difference between the spacecraft and the space station was almost zero.

Everyone in the control hall breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as there are no problems with the docking accuracy.

Then the probability of a problem is very low.

Next, Jing Haipeng continued to maneuver the space station and slowly approached the spacecraft.

When a manned spacecraft is almost a few centimeters away from the space station.

The docking procedure has been largely completed.

All that's left is to complete the cabin connection between the two.

There's nothing difficult about these.

Although the whole docking process takes less than half an hour, it seems very simple.

But behind this, there is the unremitting efforts of astronauts for more than ten years.

and the hard work of many astronauts.

In this world, there has never been easy success.

In the control hall, everyone saw that the manual docking was completed.

All breathed a sigh of relief.

If the manual docking fails this time, it will be very troublesome in the future.

Although the manned spacecraft can still dock with the space station through the automatic docking procedure.

However, the manual docking is not completed, which will have a great impact on future space station missions.

After all, not all flight missions are capable of automatic docking.

"It's so dangerous, I feel like I'm almost going to fail."

Yang Yi said with some trepidation.

"Is it dangerous?" Zhang Xingyang glanced at her slightly and thought in his heart.

That's not that dangerous at all.

The ship is adequately insured to ensure a successful docking.

"These are the easiest things to do."

"If you see those people in the future, how did you fly the spaceship, and you can't drop your jaw in shock?"

Zhang Xingyang suddenly remembered a sport that was more popular in later generations.

Ship Racing.

Flying a spaceship is not the same as driving a car.

Space is very empty, and the probability of collision is very low.

The probability of hitting a wandering meteorite is higher.

As a result, most professional spaceship pilots fly very wildly.

Even a more peculiar one was introduced later.

Provisions specific to spaceship pilots.

Spacecraft pilot, after a space mission.

It is necessary to re-take the ground driver's license test in the base city or earth city where you are located.

in order to obtain the right to drive a motor vehicle.

It seems to be because of a spaceship pilot, after returning to Earth.

went straight to the road, but because the driving was too wild, it caused a series of seventeen cars to collide.

Subsequently, the relevant departments urgently issued this regulation.

Of course, Jing Haipeng's hand is comparable to the technique of embroidering on rice grains.

It is also an eye-opener for many people.

In the control hall, most people know that they want to complete the docking task in one go.

How hard it is, exactly.

Before that, they basically have enough psychological construction.

As long as it can complete the docking of the ship within five times, it will be considered a success.

But I didn't expect it.

Jing Haipeng's hand seemed to be more stable than a machine.

It was only used once.

The manual docking task is completed.

In fact, this is also related to the space environment.

There is a certain relationship.

In space, matter is very thin, and the resistance is almost negligible.

With the same thrust, the data is well calculated.

This is also an important reason why Jing Haipeng can almost keep it perfect.

"Okay."

"Okay."

"I see."

"I'll convey it to Commander-in-Chief Zhang immediately."

Zhang Xingyang watched intently at the spacecraft's operation data.

Yang Yi received a somewhat unexpected phone call.

"The operation of the space station does not seem to have been affected much." Zhang Xingyang thought in his heart.

"Tomorrow we should be able to continue the experiments as planned."

"Commander Zhang, something happened."

Yang Yi whispered beside Zhang Xingyang.

Zhang Xingyang, who was still a little expressionless, after hearing this.

Turning his head, he frowned:

"What's wrong?"

"Maozi and Taka-chan seem to have a major disagreement on the follow-up plans for the ISS."

Yang Yi spoke quickly and told Zhang Xingyang the news he had just gotten.

"And after the meeting, he threatened to withdraw from the ISS project."

Zhang Xingyang was a little surprised.

This is something that has never happened in the history of the company as I know it.

But it's not too unacceptable.

It's unexpected, but it's reasonable.

"The most important thing is that according to the previous compensation agreement, there may be certain payment problems with their subsequent compensation payments."

Yang Yi said the news he got in one breath.

When Zhang Xingyang heard the news, he was also a little speechless.

Although he did not see the specific situation with his own eyes, he did not know very well.

But if you think about it a little, you can understand.

It is estimated that Eagle Sauce is still too deceitful.

After all, the real cause of this accident is actually Yingchan's own technical problems.

Eagle sauce didn't just throw the pot of the ISS failure on the heads of the hairies.

It is also necessary to make them pay for the accident treatment.

It's miserable.

It is estimated that the Maozi are also so angry.

will threaten to withdraw from the ISS project.

However, Zhang Xingyang felt that they were just talking about it.

It is impossible to really withdraw from the ISS project at this time.

After all, they have invested a lot of manpower, material and financial resources for the entire project.

At this time, these early investments have been wasted.

In other words, the sunk cost is too great.

If you want to quit, it will have to be the end of the life of the ISS.

"No one can owe me money."

However, Zhang Xingyang did not care about the struggle between them.

He only cares if he can get the money back smoothly.

"Judging from the current situation, it seems to be a difficult thing to expect them to make payments smoothly."

Yang Yi said with some embarrassment.

"I don't care what their reason is, if they really don't get the money by then."

Zhang Xingyang's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a very rare ferocity.

"I will make them regret that they were born in this world!"

(End of chapter)