Chapter 204 The whole world is watching
"This project is jointly managed by our Space Technology Research Institute and the Shanghai Aerospace Technology Research Institute. What you have in your hands is the data related to the Shanghai research and development of Tiangong-1."

In Chen Jianfang's study, Xu Yuan listened to him talking about the space station and looked down at the document.

The Space Technology Research Institute and the Shanghai Aerospace Technology Research Institute both belong to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

The development of China's aerospace industry has always been subject to overseas exclusion, so that it cannot participate in the construction of the International Space Station.

The successful launch of Chang'e-1 marked a new milestone in the space industry.

The technology is also becoming mature.

Under such circumstances, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation officially announced it publicly.

Will build his own space station.

And named it Tiangong.

As the news spread, the Tiangong Space Station also attracted the attention of countries around the world.

But most people are not optimistic about it, believing that the power of a single country is not enough to support the construction of a space station.

After all, so many forces were involved in the construction of the International Space Station, and a lot of resources and time were invested. It took ten years to complete its construction and put it into use.

As an experimental aircraft of the space station, whether Tiangong-1 can successfully complete the space orbit docking with the spacecraft has become the most critical step in building the space station.

Only by mastering the space orbit docking technology can we truly have the ability to build a space station.

If something goes wrong with this space project, there is a high possibility that the space station project will be stillborn.

It may even become an international laughing stock.

Therefore, the pressure on the two research institutes this time can be said to be very great.

Just as Xu Yuan was thinking about this, he heard Chen Jianfang say, "Take a look at the information first, and raise any questions you find." This was truly an unconditional trust in Xu Yuan.

I clearly came here today to wish my future mother-in-law and father-in-law a happy new year, but I was dragged into the study by Chen Jianfang.

Still can't escape the fate of work.

But having said that, Xu Yuan naturally couldn't refuse.

So he sat down on the chair next to him and carefully read the design plan for Tiangong-1.

When the proposal to verify space orbit docking was first made, this experimental module was still called the target spacecraft.

As the space station project was officially approved, it was named Tiangong-1.

In the following time, as the contents of the information came into Xu Yuan's sight, his understanding of Tiangong-1 became clearer and clearer.

According to the design of the Shanghai Academy of Space Technology, the structure of Tiangong-1 consists of two parts: a resource cabin and an experimental cabin, which can provide astronauts with about 15 cubic meters of activity space.

The experimental cabin consists of a sealed cabin and an unsealed rear cone section.

The resource module is a cylindrical, non-sealed module equipped with a propulsion system, solar panels and other equipment.

Provide power and energy for space flight and control flight attitude.

The designs are very reasonable.

Among them, the solar panels, known as the heart of the spacecraft, use the latest technological achievements.

Semi-rigid battery substrate fiberglass grid.

It can significantly reduce the weight of the solar panels themselves and effectively increase the power generation of the batteries.

After roughly reading the relevant information, he stood up again and said to Chen Jianfang: "This spacecraft information is very reasonable. I didn't find any problems in it." He did not raise any doubts about the design of Tiangong-1 in Shanghai.

Although he had previously participated in the Chang'e-1 project and proposed a more suitable phase-adjustment orbit.

But we have to acknowledge the value of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, otherwise we would have no confidence in building a space station.

So it is normal to come up with this kind of spacecraft design.

Chen Jianfang also expressed his support for Xu Yuan's answer. He nodded and responded with a smile.

"I agree with you. The pressure in the Magic City is quite high this time."

But the next second, a worrying look suddenly appeared on his face, and he couldn't help but mutter: "But we are also under a lot of pressure!"

After Chen Jianfang's explanation just now, Xu Yuan already knew that the orbital docking between the aircraft and the spacecraft was the responsibility of the Space Technology Research Institute.

As the main technical person in charge, it is normal for Chen Jianfang to feel a lot of pressure this time.

Xu Yuan's thoughts stayed here. Just as he was about to say a few words of comfort, he suddenly heard Chen Jianfang's voice in his ear the next second.

"So you must not sit idly by this time. The hospital needs the help of your orbital genius."

Ever since Chen Jianfang pulled him into the study to study spacecraft, he guessed that things were definitely not that simple.

This is not.

That's when things happened.

However, thinking of the strength of the Space Technology Research Institute, he did not immediately agree to Chen Jianfang's invitation, but instead raised a question first.

"Uncle Chen."

"Isn't the institute confident that it can complete this space orbit docking project?"

"After all, we have no experience in this area. In addition, due to the document signed by Ame House member Fwork, it is difficult to get assistance from other places, so we can only rely on ourselves." Chen Jianfang paused here, then sighed before continuing.

"But this space orbital docking is very important, especially overseas, where people are hoping we will fail."

"So we have to succeed at once no matter what. You proposed the phase modulation orbit in the lunar exploration satellite project before, which shows that you are very talented in space orbit." "Plus your math level is considered the best in the country. With your help, I will be more confident."

Compared with the previous lunar exploration satellite phase adjustment orbit, the difficulty of space orbit docking is much higher.

The amount of calculations that need to be completed is rising like a rocket.

Program formulas, data symbols, etc. must all be carefully calculated and checked to ensure that there are no mistakes.

In addition, space activities are complex and changeable, and solar activities are frequent.

It has a great impact on orbit determination and accuracy.

Only by overcoming all these problems can the precise docking of the aircraft and the manned spacecraft be guaranteed.

Whether he wanted to witness the birth of the Tiangong space station with his own eyes or could not refuse the invitation from his future father-in-law, in theory he should have readily agreed.

But when he thought about how he was the chief designer of the UAV project and had just shown his confidence at the Aviation Industry, and how he hadn't even gone to the Jincheng Aircraft Design Institute yet, he now had another task in the aerospace project.

It would not be good if the two projects conflicted.

The thought stayed here. After a brief thought, he briefly told Chen Jianfang about the situation at the research institute.

"I have no objection to contributing to the construction of our own space station, but the Jincheng Aircraft Design Institute also has a project that requires my participation."

"In this case..."

After listening to what Xu Yuan said, Chen Jianfang immediately raised his hand to interrupt and said, "You can rest assured about this. You don't need to stay in the Space Technology Research Institute to calculate the space docking orbit. I can also arrange for relevant personnel to cooperate with you."

"The most important thing is that we have plenty of time this time. I believe that you will be able to handle it with your level."

Listening to everything Chen Jianfang said, Xu Yuan could feel that the other party wanted him to agree.

It has to be said that what Chen Jianfang said was indeed correct. The time alone left him no reason to refuse.

The design plan of Tiangong-1 has just been finalized. It will take at least a year from research and development to production and subsequent experiments and tests, and then to launch into space.

This period of time was enough for him to complete the calculations related to space orbit docking technology.

You know, calculations are a waste of time for others, but he is the best at it.

In addition, there is no need to stay in the Space Technology Research Institute all the time, and it will not affect the projects at the institute.

It’s just that the frequency of traveling between Jincheng and Yanjing will be higher in the future.

Having made up his mind, he did not delay any further.

He immediately nodded and agreed.

"In that case, there is no problem on my side."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Jianfang became happy, and the expression on his face was completely replaced by joy.

"Great."

"I will have people collect monitoring information from relevant professional departments internationally to facilitate your analysis and research on the space environment."

……

Just when the two of them had decided on the matter and were about to discuss further, they were suddenly interrupted by shouting outside the door.

"Don't talk about work at home, come out and eat."

Hearing his daughter's voice, Chen Jianfang smiled awkwardly and then quickly led Xu Yuan out.

After all, Xu Yuan came over today to wish him a happy new year, but he ended up discussing work matters for such a long time that even the future son-in-law felt a little guilty.

But there was nothing he could do about it, since Xu Yuan was proficient in mathematics and had extensive knowledge of orbits.

After the two left the study, they were naturally lectured by Su Meihong again.

Of course, most of the attacks were directed at Chen Jianfang.

"You said Xiaoyuan came to pay New Year's greetings, but you still asked him to talk about work. Don't forget that Xiaoyuan is now a full professor and researcher. Don't bring out the work attitude you usually have in the institute."

Chen Jianfang knew he was in the wrong and did not dare to refute his wife's criticism.

When Xu Yuan saw this scene, he wanted to say something for his father-in-law, but unfortunately, his lips moved as soon as the words came to his lips, and he finally swallowed the words back.

For the rest of the time at the dinner table, Su Meihong just had a kind smile on her face and chatted with Xu Yuan about family matters.

No other topic was mentioned.

This can also be regarded as an example for Chen Jianfang, so that they don't have to talk about work while eating in the future.

Time always goes by quickly after the Spring Festival. As schools started to reopen and companies started to open for work, Xu Yuan's parents and sister also returned to Luyang.

Although Xu Yuan agreed to ask Chen Jianfang to help calculate the docking orbit, he went to Jincheng Aircraft Design Institute first.

We see that under the leadership of Liang Zhanjun, the UAV project is progressing step by step according to the design plan.

Select materials to manufacture fuselages and research avionics engines, etc.

Only then did he feel relieved.

After returning to Yanjing after the Lantern Festival, I took some time to visit the Space Technology Research Institute.

First determine the collection status of relevant data information, and then formally calculate the space docking orbit.

(End of this chapter)