Chapter 217: Great Power Aerospace [Please subscribe]

It was the evening of the 2nd. At this moment, the command hall of the Yanjing Flight Control Center was filled with a tense atmosphere, and all the personnel were concentrating on staring at the signal data from the ground measurement and control equipment and the observation ship.

Because according to the original plan, the Shenzhou spacecraft will make its final orbit change in more than an hour.

The spacecraft will reach an orbit at the same altitude as Tiangong-1.

If nothing unexpected happens, the two spacecraft are expected to complete their first rendezvous and docking at around 1 a.m.

Form a combination.

The previous four phase adjustment and orbit change operations all went smoothly.

The timing and accuracy were exactly as expected.

In this case, it does not seem difficult to complete the final track change.

But at this moment, Xu Yuan suddenly noticed that there were abnormal parameter fluctuations in his space environment model.

In fact, it was not just him. Chen Jianfang, Gao Duo and others also discovered this special situation.

The expression on his face suddenly became solemn.

Although He Luping didn't know much about the model, he could tell something was wrong from the reactions of several people.

So he quickly asked, "What's the problem?"

"Based on the latest space environment data, the space environment model predicts that the Tiangong docking orbit will decay. A few hours later, the geomagnetic radiation index and solar radiation flux index will increase, and the impact on the spacecraft's orbital docking will exceed our expectations."

Xu Yuan also looked unusually serious at this time, and he began to explain while quickly operating calculations with his hands.

All the engineers present knew that the space environment was complex and what impact it would have on orbital docking.

Simply put, the difficulty increases.

If the docking accuracy could be ensured to be 100% before, no one would be sure about the complex space environment. After all, many things in space are changeable and uncertain.

Although this news was like a wake-up call, everyone's previous ease disappeared in an instant.

But I have to say this is a good thing.

At least they predicted the changes in the space environment in advance and were able to formulate response plans in advance.

This is also the significance of the two major models established by Xu Yuan.

Otherwise, when two spacecraft are docking, this kind of space environment change will suddenly occur.

It is bound to catch them off guard.

It is unclear whether the docking can be completed successfully by then.

However, the most important thing right now is to determine the response plan as soon as possible. After all, there are only a few hours left before the space environment changes.

First of all, there is no doubt about the prediction results of Xu Yuan’s model because it has been verified many times.

Besides, no one would bet that this predicted result does not exist.

As for the solution, it is relatively fixed, there are only a few simple feasible solutions.

The main reason is that the Shenzhou spacecraft and Tiangong-1 are already in orbit, and there is not much room for operation left.

After thinking for about ten seconds, He Luping took the lead in expressing his opinion.

"The difficulty of docking in a complex space orbit environment will be greatly increased."

"We have no relevant experience. I suggest giving up this docking and looking for a suitable time again."

His meaning was very clear, which was to cancel the original docking plan in a few hours, allow the two spacecraft to continue flying at a distance in orbit, and after the orbital environment returned to normal, recalculate and look for a suitable opportunity to dock again.

Although this approach is relatively conservative and can avoid risks to the greatest extent, one can imagine the outside public opinion.

For the members of the International Space Station, they neither want to see the birth of a second independent space station in the world, nor do they think they can master the technology of space orbit docking.

If the original docking plan is cancelled, it will definitely be used as a topic of discussion overseas.

It may even cause self-doubt in the country and erode people’s self-confidence.

Gao Duo next to him directly refuted this: "I don't agree with Academician He's proposal."

"I don't think the increased geomagnetic radiation and solar radiation flux index will affect our docking."

At this time, no one will care about the other person's identity.

It is normal to have arguments.

As time passed, no solution was found that satisfied everyone.

Naturally, Chen Jianfang couldn't sit still.

However, he did not express his opinion immediately, but instead set his eyes on Xu Yuan.

"Xiao Xu, you are the builder of the model and have a clearer understanding of these space environment parameters. What solution do you think is appropriate at the moment?"

The Space Technology Research Institute was able to master the orbital docking technology without the help of Xu Yuan.

In addition, the attenuation of Tiangong's docking orbit was predicted by the space environment model established by Xu Yuan. Xu Yuan has more say in how to deal with nature.

He Luping, Gao Duo and others naturally had no objection to this and turned their eyes to Xu Yuan.

Waiting for Xu Yuan's answer.

To be honest, Xu Yuan had originally expected that this space orbit docking test mission would go very smoothly.

The connection was completed easily without any disturbance, which shocked the overseas community.

The result predicted sudden changes in the space environment.

Fortunately, he had already formulated corresponding plans for emergencies that might arise during the mission.

Although there is such a small episode, it does not affect the mission.

Faced with Chen Jianfang's question, he responded immediately without any hesitation.

"I propose that the Shenzhou spacecraft conduct the final orbit change in advance and complete the docking before the Tiangong docking orbit decays."

And his tone was quite firm when he said this.

But when other people heard it, they were somewhat stunned.

"Change track in advance?"

Everyone knew very well that if they changed tracks and docked in advance, they would have limited time to calculate.

Compared to giving up the connection and looking for another opportunity, it is undoubtedly more risky.

But Chen Jianfang trusted Xu Yuan very much, and he did not object to the plan when he heard it.

Just confirm again: "Are you sure?"

"No problem, it's still under our control." Xu Yuan nodded in affirmative answer.

After saying this, he turned his head to look at Guo Dongxiao, chairman of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, and another leader who had come to watch the docking, hoping that they would express their views on this proposal.

Guo Dongxiao naturally understood Xu Yuan's meaning and would definitely not stay out of it at this time.

Without any hesitation, he said, "Space orbit docking is the responsibility of your Space Technology Research Institute, so I believe in your judgment and support the decision you make." It was obvious that he did not want everyone to have any worries at this time.

Then even the leader next to him set the tone for this matter with a kind smile on his face.

"Professional matters should be left to professionals. I believe in the capabilities of our aerospace technicians."

With the support of Guo Dongxiao and the leaders, He Luping, Gao Duo and others naturally would not have any objections.

They immediately supported Xu Yuan's proposal and changed the orbit of the Shenzhou spacecraft in advance to complete the docking.

After the matter was finalized, personnel from all walks of life in the command center hall immediately started to change the trajectory of the spacecraft.

Relying on another mechanical model of his own, Xu Yuan can accurately calculate the docking time.

Whether it is advanced or delayed, there is no need to recalculate a lot of things.

To some extent, it greatly improves efficiency.

That's why he was so confident in proposing the early docking plan.

Soon, from the command center hall, instructions were issued to the Shenzhou spacecraft through the ground measurement, control and communication system. Under observation from all parties, it could be seen that the spacecraft was changing its orbit after being guided.

at the same time.

In the command center hall, broadcasts began to be heard frequently.

"The Shenzhou spacecraft phase adjustment and orbit change are complete."

……

"The spacecraft and Tiangong-1 have successfully established a stable air-to-air communication link."

……

"Begin autonomous navigation."

Every time an operation is successfully completed, there will be warm and exciting applause in the hall.

Xu Yuan saw that the spacecraft successfully completed its last orbit change and knew that the spacecraft had now shifted to a near-circular orbit of 330 kilometers, and was 52 kilometers behind and below the Tiangong target spacecraft.

Of course, the last successful early orbit change was just an appetizer for the entire docking mission.

Next, the Shenzhou spacecraft will navigate autonomously, approach Tiangong-1 and make contact with it through docking and measurement equipment.

Until the final capture buffer is pulled in and locked in four steps.

Only then will the docking mission be successfully completed, and the rigid connection between the two aircraft will be finally achieved.

Continue to operate in orbit as an assembly.

Compared with the serious preparedness in the flight control center hall, netizens' emotions at this moment are still dominated by joy.

They were not aware of the sudden situation that occurred in the flight control center, they just saw that the spacecraft successfully completed the final orbit change and would complete the final docking in more than three hours.

Simply put, we have almost seen the dawn of victory.

Therefore, when discussing it online, the emotions became more excited and agitated.

"Great."

"The last track change is finally completed."

"Is it time to start threading the needle next? I'm so excited!"

"Let's continue all night today."

"The official docking will probably take until the early morning. After watching the docking, I will probably be too excited to sleep in the middle of the night."

"Why do I feel like the change of track seems to be ahead of schedule this time? Is it my illusion?"

"Let's not worry about professional matters. As long as the two spacecraft can dock successfully, that's all that matters."

"I can't wait to see the wonderful expressions of the International Space Station crew when they learn of our success."

……

As netizens were discussing enthusiastically online, time passed by and it was already past ten o'clock in the evening.

The Shenzhou spacecraft has also successfully captured Tiangong-1, and the distance between the two spacecraft is rapidly closing.

At this moment, the screen in the flight control center hall was showing the image from the camera below Tiangong-1.

Sudden.

There was a bright spot in the dark space.

It is so small that you need to look closely to distinguish it, but it reflects the sun's light alone.

Gao Duo, who was sitting in his seat, almost shouted: "That's Shenzhou 8."

At this time, the two spacecraft were only five kilometers apart in space.

But Shenzhou in space had to go through about ninety minutes of intense pursuit.

Only then can we cross the thousands of mountains and rivers that seem so close.

"We have set up four berthing points for Shenzhou. We will stop and rest for a while at 400 kilometers, 140 meters, 30 meters and meters."

“This helps adjust the track to the ideal position and also serves as a backup measure for control.”

"If something goes wrong, the spacecraft can be evacuated to the last parking point via ground control."

"Waiting for fault resolution."

"Shenzhou is now like a ship patiently waiting to enter the port."

Xu Yuan stood beside Guo Dongxiao and the leader, explaining the relevant situation to them in detail with a confident smile on his face.

As the spacecraft got closer and closer to Tiangong-1, many people in the audience seats could not help but stand up, as if this would allow them to see the moment when the two spacecraft docked more clearly.

As Guo Dongxiao listened to Xu Yuan's explanation, the smile on his face became brighter and full of joy.

There is also unprecedented trust in this docking mission.

After all, given Xu Yuan's current state, the expression on his face could barely contain the words "confident".

There was no panic at all because the spaceship turned into a ghost prematurely.

This undoubtedly makes people more reassured.

Ninety minutes was neither fast nor slow. With everyone's eyes focused on the screen in the flight control center's hall, the Shenzhou spacecraft finally crossed the distance and approached the Tiangong.

At 2:23 on the 30nd, the spacecraft docking mechanism was slowly pushed out, as if extending its arms toward the Tiangong.

At 2:23 on the 56nd, the docking ring of the Shenzhou spacecraft touched Tiangong-.

The engine at the tail of the spacecraft ignited for the last time before docking, gently pushing the spacecraft into the arms of its dancing partner.

At 3:0 on the 3rd, the docking lock started accurately, and thousands of gears and bearings worked synchronously.

The Shenzhou spacecraft and Tiangong-1 docked successfully.

Almost at that moment, the announcement of successful docking sounded in the hall.

All the staff stood up spontaneously at once, with excited smiles on their faces and burst into thunderous applause.

7 minutes.

The entire docking process took only 7 minutes.

This shows that the docking mechanism has worked perfectly.

The delay and forced correction time in the original plan were eliminated, and the spacecraft embraced each other in one go without hesitation.

"Congratulations! You have successfully completed the docking mission and controlled the spacecraft to complete a special measurement of the motherland's territory."

Guo Dongxiao, whose mood had calmed down a little, shook hands and congratulated designers including Xu Yuan, Chen Jianfang and He Luping in turn.

The joy on his face did not disappear at all during the whole process.

Because from this moment on, forty years after the first overseas space orbit docking test, they became the third country in the world to master the automatic space rendezvous and docking technology.

It is enough to be called a space power.

Of course, those who were also filled with joy included those in China who watched the entire event in front of their TVs and those who shared their excitement online.

Although it is already midnight, the user activity on major platforms has not decreased.

It even reached an all-time high.

On Weibo alone, there have been countless hot searches regarding this intersection and docking.

The key is that it always occupies the top spot on the hot search list.

"We succeeded."

"Congratulations on the successful docking of the Shenzhou spacecraft and Tiangong-1. Luyang No. 1 Middle School sent a congratulatory message."

“After watching the whole thing, it was just so shocking.”

"This is definitely another milestone in our aerospace development history."

"My mother just came out of the room and asked me why I was kneeling on the sofa in the middle of the night."

"We are the third country in the world to master the rendezvous and docking technology. Who says we can't build a space station?"

"The docking process was completed so accurately and quickly. How come it is different from what NASA and the head of the Ou Space Administration said? I really want to hear what these two people have to say?"

"Let's climb the ladder and climb over the wall and take a stroll outside. I'm sure it will be a very lively day."

……

After a brief applause and cheers, Xu Yuan, Chen Jianfang, He Luping, Gao Duo and others did not rest, but chose to stay in the hall of the Flight Control Center.

Because according to the prediction of Gao Duo's space environment model, the orbit will decay in about an hour.

The geomagnetic radiation index and solar radiation flux index increased significantly.

It is for this reason that the Shenzhou spacecraft was changed in orbit in advance and docking was completed before the orbit decayed.

So everyone also wants to verify again whether the space environment will really undergo significant changes as predicted by the model.

If it is true, it will undoubtedly increase the value of the model established by Xu Yuan.

"There are about five minutes left until the forecast time. Currently, the geomagnetic radiation index and solar radiation flux index are normal."

He Luping was standing next to the monitoring screen at this time, staring at the space environment monitoring parameters on the screen, and reporting the previous sentence almost every minute.

As the chief designer of the Shanghai Aerospace Technology Research Institute, he had previously recognized Xu Yuan's two major models.

But based on the introduction of the Space Technology Research Institute, I am still not sure to what extent this prediction can be achieved.

Now we have such an opportunity to actually verify the accuracy of Xu Yuan's model.

He was naturally quite interested in this.

Xu Yuan, Chen Jianfang, Gao Duo and others nearby looked at the anxious expression on He Luping's face, but smiled without saying anything, not worrying about the model's prediction results at all.

Five minutes passed in the blink of an eye. When He Luping saw that the monitoring parameters had not changed, he subconsciously thought that there was a deviation in Xu Yuan's model prediction results.

But just as he was about to talk to Xu Yuan about this, he was suddenly interrupted by the engineer sitting in front of the computer.

"The geomagnetic index and solar radiation flux index were monitored to be abnormal, and both sets of data showed a significant increase."

"What did you say?" He Luping's face suddenly changed.

The next second he quickly turned around and looked at the monitoring screen again to take a closer look.

The final result was just as Xu Yuan's model predicted, as both figures showed a sharp increase.

This causes the docking track to decay.

He also thought that there might be a delay in the monitoring data, which was why there was no immediate change.

However, this shows that the space environment model established by Xu Yuan has achieved a terrifying level of 100% accuracy in predicting changes in the orbital space environment.

The thought stayed here. He Luping took a deep breath, then raised his eyes and looked at Xu Yuan.

"It turns out that your proposal was correct. Fortunately, we were able to change the orbit and dock the Shenzhou spacecraft in advance." "With such an accurate prediction model, we can ensure that there will be no accidents during each docking during the construction of the space station in the future."

“Even the International Space Station may not be able to achieve this.”

He Luping was expressing his deepest emotion at this moment, and he firmly believed that the construction of the space station could be completed.

He was also somewhat glad that his plan was not adopted.

If we really give up this connection and choose another appropriate time to connect again, it is indeed likely to cause a lot of negative comments.

Definitely not seeing the exciting situation now.

Moreover, judging from the obvious changes in the geomagnetic radiation and solar radiation flux index, it is still unclear when they will return to normal, which may make it impossible for the spacecraft to dock in the short term.

After listening to He Luping's words, Xu Yuan gave a decisive answer.

"I believe that in the near future, we will be able to build a domestically-produced space station that is completely our own."

As soon as these words came out.

This immediately gave everyone present a shot of confidence, and no one doubted Xu Yuan's words at all.

In the following period, the official account of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, as well as its affiliated research institutes and official media accounts, also released news of the successful docking of the Shenzhou spacecraft and Tiangong-1.

For this purpose, Xu Yuan even logged into his Weibo account and forwarded this message.

As a result, the discussion on this connection has been rising at a rocket-like speed.

And related news also began to spread on the Internet.

-

Because of the time difference, NASA, the aerospace agency located in the District of Columbia, is currently working during the day.

In the office, Bolsons sat in a chair, handling his work as the person in charge as usual.

Since the International Space Station had just been put into use, they had introduced an international docking standard system. In addition, there were many issues such as the scientific research experiments, operating costs, and service life of the space station. This greatly increased his workload and forced him to spend more time in the office.

Just then, a sudden knock on the door caught his attention.

The next second he stopped what he was doing and looked towards the door.

After a pause of about two or three seconds, he finally replied.

"Come in."

Setvi, the chief designer of the orbital docking, pushed the door open and came in with a report in his hand that looked like it had just been printed out.

Looking up, you can see that Setevi seems very excited.

The whole person seemed a little anxious.

He walked quickly to Bolsons' side, handed him the document and began to explain.

"Mr. Bolsons, our space environment monitoring equipment just discovered an abnormality."

"From the data parameters, the space solar radiation flux index and the geomagnetic radiation index have both increased significantly, which will cause orbital attenuation and make the space environment complicated."

When Bolsons heard Setev's report, he immediately became interested and reached out to take the document.

He lowered his eyes and looked carefully.

After confirming the truth of the facts, he immediately understood what Setvi meant by this action.

Then he slammed the report file shut, leaned back in his chair, and looked up at Setvi and asked:

"I remember this time should coincide with the docking test on the opposite track, right?"

"Yes." Setvi nodded in affirmation.

As soon as he finished speaking, he went on to explain in detail: "Judging from their launch time and the information released, this docking should happen to encounter a change in the space environment that will cause the orbit to decay. In this case, even the International Space Station will find it difficult to guarantee 100% docking." He seemed very confident when he said the last sentence.

After hearing what Setvi said, a smug smile suddenly appeared on Bolsons' face.

Originally, he didn't believe that the other party's first space orbit docking experiment could be successful.

At least you have to go through a few docking failures to accumulate experience.

As for building your own space alone, it can be regarded as an act beyond your ability.

In this case, if the space orbit decays, the signal of the ground measurement, control and communication system will be affected, making it impossible to guide the spacecraft to achieve rendezvous and docking.

Therefore, it is now almost 100% certain that this space orbit docking test will end in failure.

"I've said long ago that they can't succeed. Without any docking experience and the environment changing, it would take a miracle to complete the rendezvous and docking."

"Mr. Fwork of the House of Representatives should be able to rest assured now," Setvi added, taking over the conversation.

In the following time, Bolsons suddenly thought of something and continued to speak.

"According to the timeline, there should be news about a failed spacecraft docking on the Internet by now."

He said this without hiding the anticipation in his expression.

"I think so, but I don't know if it was just a docking failure or a collision." Setvi agreed with a smile again, then took the initiative to walk to the computer next to him to operate it.

Search the Internet for news about the failed docking of Tiangong-1.

If a space accident really occurred during a space mission that attracted so much attention before its launch, it would be basically impossible to completely conceal it.

So he was sure that there would be related news reports.

As for the final result, it was naturally the same as he guessed, and soon a lot of news appeared on the computer screen.

And the release time is basically a few minutes ago.

But when the news headline above caught his eyes, the smile on his face instantly froze and disappeared.

Instead, I felt deep shock, as if I had seen a dinosaur in the zoo and couldn't believe it.

His pupils suddenly contracted and his eyes widened.

"Shet!"

"This is impossible."

"how could this be?"

I was so surprised that I couldn't help but swear.

Because what was reported in the news was not at all the failure of orbital autonomous rendezvous and docking as he thought, but rather an article congratulating the success.

"China announced that it has successfully mastered autonomous rendezvous and docking technology, becoming the third country in the world to master this technology."

"The first attempt at orbital rendezvous and docking was a complete success, and the docking process took only seven minutes."

"Reuters reported that this is a new milestone in the development of human spaceflight."

"Can we successfully build the world's second space station by fully mastering the autonomous rendezvous and docking technology?"

……

Unable to accept the failure of his judgment, he immediately searched carefully on the computer again.

Want to figure out what's going on?

After all, it is a 100% certain fact that changes in the space environment cause orbital decay.

Under such circumstances, he couldn't imagine how the other party had achieved such a precise and successful docking.

And the entire docking process only took seven minutes, which is in some ways even more accurate than theirs.

They conducted their first docking test forty years ago, and even now that the International Space Station has been completed, they still need time to make adjustments during the docking process.

Soon, in less than a minute, his whole body became stiff.

He stared at the contents on the computer screen, seeming dazed and at a loss for a moment.

"They actually carried out the orbit change and docking in advance, perfectly avoiding the orbital decay problem."

From the information he received, it was certain that the other party had chosen to temporarily change the plan for this rendezvous and docking test, moving the docking time forward by at least an hour.

The docking of the spacecraft was completed before the space environment changed.

But as the chief engineer of orbital docking of the International Space Station, he is well aware of the probability of this happening.

You have to know that the entire process of spacecraft orbital docking is precisely calculated.

There must be no errors in any link.

Otherwise it will take more effort to adjust the track.

Therefore, a situation like this where the docking time needs to be adjusted temporarily is unlikely to occur.

Even if emergency adjustments are required, sufficient calculation time must be allowed.

Unless the other party predicted the orbital attenuation in advance, even they did not really master this precise space environment prediction technology.

The thought stayed here, and he felt extremely complicated in his heart, as if his cognition was completely shattered.

It turned out that the team that he thought was unlikely to master orbital docking technology not only easily achieved the first perfect docking, but could even accurately predict changes in the space environment in advance.

The orbit can be recalculated in a very short time and the rendezvous and docking time can be changed at any time.

Especially when he thought about what he had said to Bolsons and Fwalker of the House of Representatives with great confidence, he felt more and more that he was the clown.

Just as Setvi was confused by the facts, Borsons also noticed that something was wrong.

He immediately stood up and walked over to ask, "What did you just say? What's the situation?"

"Setvi."

"Shet!"

After Bolsons shouted several times, Setvi gradually came to his senses.

He was like a deflated ball. He looked up at Bolsons and told him his discovery.

"Mr. Bolsons, our judgment was completely wrong. The other party predicted the orbital decay problem in advance."

“So we chose to conduct rendezvous and docking in advance.”

"The other party has completely mastered this space rendezvous and docking technology."

After hearing everything Setvi said, Borsons opened his eyes wide with disbelief on his face.

I never expected that in just a few minutes, things would take such a big turn.

"This is impossible!"

He said this with a gloomy face, and the next second he pushed Setvi away from his seat.

Check out the news online yourself.

But after seeing those news headlines, he suddenly fell silent.

What Setvi said might be false and he could choose not to believe it, but those internationally renowned news media would definitely not report randomly on such news that attracted global attention.

In other words, the other party successfully completed the docking test and announced that it had mastered this technology.

The more popular and discussed the other party is right now, the more it seems that his previous speech at the Dongjing Aerospace Conference was a slap in his own face.

……

at the same time.

In a manor far away in Paris, Wollner was standing on the grass in sportswear and playing golf.

As the head of the Ouangkong Bureau, today is his rare rest time.

How can you resist playing a round of golf when the weather is sunny and comfortable?

As he gripped the club tightly with both hands and swung it in a relatively standard posture, the golf ball on the grass immediately flew out.

Perhaps he was quite satisfied with his shot, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face.

But at this moment, a young man in formal clothes walked over quickly.

In his hand he was holding Apple's latest smartphone.

But before he got close, he saw that Walter frowned slightly, obviously not very satisfied with this action.

The next second he scolded her harshly without giving her any face.

"How many times have I told you not to talk to me about work while I'm playing golf?"

"There is nothing that can be put off until later."

On the other hand, the young man seemed to be used to it and did not say anything in rebuttal.

Just stood there and remained silent.

After a few seconds, Werner's emotions gradually subsided and his tone finally softened.

He took the initiative to ask the other person about the matter and stopped playing ball temporarily.

"What do you want to say?"

At this time, the young man naturally did not dare to waste time and quickly informed Walter of the situation.

"Just received the latest news, Mr. Walter. Today, the Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation successfully completed the orbital docking test and announced to the world that they became the third company to possess this technology."

"Say it again, they achieved autonomous orbital docking?" Woerner was shocked.

Obviously this news was beyond his expectations.

Faced with his boss's questioning, the young man did not hesitate. He handed over the phone and continued speaking.

"The news should be true, as many media outlets have reported on it. In addition, they also want to ask for our opinion on the matter?"

Walter took the phone and took a quick look at it, then confirmed the accuracy of what the assistant said.

But he still didn't believe that the other party could completely master this technology related to the construction of the space station after only attempting docking for the first time.

Therefore, after hearing the assistant's next sentence, he immediately spoke up to express his opinion.

"They were lucky and were able to complete the rendezvous and docking by chance, but it is still early for them to truly master this technology."

Yes.

In his opinion, there was only one possible outcome.

That is because the other party was luckier during the docking process, so there were no difficulties.

We have not yet completely mastered the orbital rendezvous and docking technology.

The young assistant also thought of something when he heard this, and couldn't help but tentatively add a sentence.

"Mr. Walter is saying they are lucky?"

"Well, luck doesn't last forever." Walter answered as a matter of course, and then seemed a little impatient: "Go and answer those reporters and media, I want to continue playing my golf."

"Okay, Mr. Wollner." The male assistant finally responded without asking any more questions.

Then he immediately turned and left.

As an assistant, he only needs to carry out his boss's instructions carefully, and the consequences have little to do with him.

that's it.

Almost that afternoon, several media outlets reported on the attitude of the Ouhai Air Force Bureau.

A large section of the article points out that the Ouang Space Administration said that the successful docking of the Shenzhou spacecraft and Tiangong-1 was just luck, and the other party has not yet truly mastered the space orbital rendezvous and docking technology.

Originally, everyone was discussing this matter and was happy about the emergence of a new space power in the world.

After all, the more forces that master this technology, the faster human civilization's exploration of space will progress.

But the sudden appearance of such a questioning statement, and the main party being Oukong Bureau, will undoubtedly cause heated discussions among everyone. Even those who believed in it before will inevitably be shaken after seeing such content.

When this report was transmitted back to China, it naturally caused an uproar and made netizens extremely angry.

What's going on.

We successfully achieved the first docking of a spacecraft, but it was unreasonably attributed to good luck.

Then others may be lucky enough to have a try.

According to this logic, the successful construction of the International Space Station was purely a matter of luck.

The members did not master the construction technology.

So under this kind of discussion, netizens also started to make sarcastic remarks and resolutely defend their own achievements.

"It's too shameless to say that we completed the docking by luck."

"I have never seen anyone so shameless!"

"It's nothing more than that they can't bear to see us doing well, but the more this happens, the faster we will grow."

"It turns out that all those overseas technologies were just based on luck, and they were not really mastered at all!"

"I think this is just pure impotent rage. After all, they really didn't expect us to be so easy."

"Is this operation intentionally offering your face to us, hoping that we can hit you harder?"

"Let them call us. When we build our own space station, they will come to us for help."

……

Xu Yuan slept until the afternoon of the 3rd. After waking up and washing up, before he even walked into the lobby of the flight control center, he learned about the situation on the Internet from everyone.

Especially the autonomous rendezvous and docking test completed by our company, which was simply regarded as good luck by others.

However, Xu Yuan remained calm, even with a playful smile on his face. He then said to Chen Jianfang and He Luping beside him:

"Since the other party felt that the slap was not enough, he wanted to stretch his face over to us so that we could hit him again from the front and back."

"How can I refuse such a request?"

"After all, we didn't say we would only conduct one docking test."

After listening to Xu Yuan's words, several people smiled cheerfully on their faces.

The docking test mission was planned to carry out multiple docking tests from the beginning.

That is to say, after the combination has flown for a period of time, the Shenzhou spacecraft and Tiangong-1 will be separated and their distance will be restored under the guidance of the ground measurement, control and communication system.

Then, after adjusting the orbit, the docking test will be carried out again to maximize the value of the two spacecraft.

And this operation will be repeated several times until the Shenzhou spacecraft's return capsule detaches and returns to Earth.

By then, every docking will end with a precise and perfect process. No matter whether it is the Ouang Space Administration or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, anyone who says that it is luck will only appear stupid.

After hearing what Xu Yuan said, He Luping and Chen Jianfang felt much better.

Then he went to the flight control center hall with Xu Yuan to direct the flight and ensure that the subsequent docking tests could be completed successfully.

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(End of this chapter)