Chapter 218 Press Conference

With the two major models established by Xu Yuan and the experience accumulated in space orbit docking, it will only be easier for the two spacecraft to dock again after separation.

Over the next few days, the values ​​of space geomagnetic radiation and solar radiation returned to normal.

The flight control center unlocked the docking mechanism between the Shenzhou spacecraft and Tiangong-1 through guidance from the ground measurement, control and communication system.

The two aircraft separated.

The Shenzhou spacecraft evacuated and parked at a location 140 meters away from the Tiangong- target spacecraft.

Then the second rendezvous and docking will be carried out according to the docking procedure.

Re-form the combination.

After two days of continued flight, the two spacecraft successfully separated again.

Major domestic media also reported on this as soon as possible, and did not forget to mention the Ouangkong Bureau intentionally or unintentionally.

Use powerful facts to counter Wollner's previous remarks.

Being able to complete rendezvous and docking accurately and easily at any time, no one would believe that this is entirely based on luck.

Otherwise it will only make people doubt this person's IQ.

When the news quickly spread overseas and was reported by international media such as Reuters and the Times, many overseas users also laughed at Wallner's joke.

Faced with this situation, Werner was quite embarrassed.

When he first learned that Shenzhou and Tiangong-1 had successfully docked, he really couldn't believe that the other party had really mastered this technology.

I subjectively believe that it must be luck.

As a result, just a few days later, the other party carried out a second docking, and the docking process was still completed in just a few minutes, using advanced technology to prove that this had nothing to do with luck.

But this result was a slap in his face, making outsiders feel that the head of the Oukong Bureau was very unprofessional.

But at this moment he couldn't find any reason to refute.

I can only pretend to be dead and stop talking.

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"It is an indisputable fact that the Chinese side has indeed mastered the autonomous rendezvous and docking technology, but the head of our Ouang Aviation Bureau said that the docking was only completed by luck, which makes me have to express great doubts about his professionalism."

"The world now has a third country that has mastered autonomous rendezvous and docking technology, which is conducive to the development of the space industry."

"Woerner made poor judgment calls both times."

"Perhaps they can really build a second space station. I am looking forward to it."

"I am deeply concerned about the future of the Ouangkong Bureau."

"I think Woerner should resign voluntarily. He is not a qualified person to lead aerospace."

"Such a stupid person is not qualified to be in charge of the space agency. He should resign on his own initiative."

In the study of a manor in Paris, Wallner, who had not worked for several days, was watching the discussion about him on the Internet.

After noticing that some people actually wanted him to resign voluntarily, the negative emotions accumulated over the past few days suddenly burst out and he burst into swearing.

"Fake Squid!"

He never expected that the other party could complete the docking so smoothly, accurately and perfectly even though it was the first time for them to do so.

Master the technology of autonomous rendezvous and docking.

If he had understood the value of the other party's docking test earlier, he would definitely not have made such stupid remarks.

Unfortunately, he has now been nailed to death by the boomerang.

"It's incredible how they managed to come up with this key technology."

After calming down a little, question marks still appeared in my mind, and I muttered this sentence to myself.

The assistant next to him was naturally aware of Werner's current mood, but after a slight hesitation, he still took over the conversation and said something.

"Although their aerospace technology started late, its development speed far exceeded our imagination."

"According to NASA, the first successful docking was the result of their temporary advance of the rendezvous and docking plan. Now they have not only mastered the space rendezvous and docking technology, but can even predict the changes in the medium- and long-term orbital environment."

"Maybe they can really build the world's second space station."

When he said the last sentence, his tone was full of doubt, and it was obvious that his beliefs had wavered.

If it were before, he would definitely scoff at the news that a country was building a space station on its own.

I don't believe this can be done at all.

It can be learned that the aerospace technology of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is developing so rapidly that it has even developed autonomous rendezvous and docking to this level.

It can even predict changes in the space environment in advance.

This gave him another very bold idea.

Perhaps the feat of building the world's second space station alone may really become a reality.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Walter in a harsh voice.

"Absolutely impossible!"

"It is not so easy to build a space station that can operate stably in orbit for many years."

"Even if they master the rendezvous and docking technology, they still can't build the world's second space station."

“The International Space Station is the only one.”

At the same time, he was also dissatisfied with Bolsons's actions. Bolsons knew more about the incident, so he did not speak out during the whole process and even refused interviews from many reporters and media. Obviously, he knew that the news of the rendezvous and docking was true.

Because of this, he bore most of the firepower, so much so that he had not even been on duty for the past few days.

The bureau has a backlog of cooperation projects regarding the International Space Station, and they all require him to deal with them as soon as possible.

Upon hearing this, the assistant no longer brought up the topic and instead tentatively asked about something else.

"Mr. Walter, what should we do next?"

"Ignore international public opinion for now and let them be proud for a while. Also, help me arrange a meeting tomorrow. We must take further measures to restrict the development of their space industry."

Facing the assistant's question, Walter thought for a moment, clenched his fists with a gloomy face and said:
"We must not let them build a second space station."

As members of the International Space Station, they have numerous rights and benefits on board.

Naturally, they don't want outsiders to share a piece of the pie.

Therefore, when the International Space Station project was being planned, China’s application to join was rejected.

Originally, they didn't care about this little thing, but with the rapid development of the other party's aerospace technology, they have now mastered the rendezvous and docking technology and are even going to build a second space station. This undoubtedly touched their interests, so naturally they had to pay more attention to it.

"Yes Mr. Woerner."

After hearing this, the assistant nodded immediately and then turned and left to make the arrangements.

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Let’s talk about the Yanjing Flight Control Center.

With the official completion of the rendezvous and docking test, the Shenzhou spacecraft withdrew to a safe distance of five kilometers away from the Tiangong-1 target spacecraft and parked.

Afterwards.

The Shenzhou spacecraft flew according to the planned return procedure, and the return capsule separated and returned to the main landing site.

The Tiangong-370 target spacecraft changed its orbit again, rising to an autonomous flight orbit of kilometers.

Waiting for the next rendezvous and docking.

Friday, October 2010, 10, Flight Control Center Hall.

At this moment, thunderous applause broke out in the entire hall, and everyone stood up with smiles on their faces.

"The return capsule landed safely in the designated area, and this space mission was finally successfully completed."

Chen Jianfang took advantage of the gap at this time and couldn't help but speak out loud because he was too excited.

Today, under the command and control of the Flight Control Center, the return capsule successfully separated and completed landing in the designated area, marking the complete and successful completion of this autonomous rendezvous and docking test space mission.

Although the entire rendezvous and docking test seemed to be very smooth and easy, everyone present was on edge for the past half month.

He was afraid that a small mistake on his part would cause problems in the entire docking test mission.

Now that it's finally over, I feel relieved to have put down the burden.

After several minutes, the applause and cheers in the hall gradually subsided.

At this time, Guo Dongxiao, chairman of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, came over and spoke to Xu Yuan, He Luping, Chen Jianfang and others.

"Congratulations on successfully completing this docking test mission. The group will hold a press conference here later. You are the core persons in charge of this mission. Please join me in attending the press conference."

The autonomous rendezvous technology, traditionally an important milestone in aerospace development, has been completely mastered.

This makes China the third country in the world to possess this technology.

In this case, a press conference must be held.

This approach is not only a good opportunity to publicize its own aerospace capabilities, but also to announce subsequent plans at the press conference.

Faced with such a request, Xu Yuan and others naturally would not refuse anything.

After all, he has appeared on the news broadcast several times, and there is no problem for him to attend this kind of aerospace technology press conference in the name of a researcher at the Space Technology Research Institute.

So he nodded and said, "Okay, Chairman."

When Guo Dongxiao heard that Xu Yuan agreed, he was very happy. He looked at him with satisfaction before turning around and leaving.

Xu Yuan just won the Fields Medal two months ago, and is now playing an important role in this docking test mission.

It can be said that many reporters at the press conference came for Xu Yuan, and if he did not attend, it would undoubtedly be a pity for everyone.

Just like that, after Xu Yuan and his team had prepared for more than half an hour, they finally arrived at the press conference.

You can see many journalists sitting in the audience with surprised and excited expressions on their faces.

Fortunately, everyone's professional quality is relatively high and it did not affect the order of the press conference.

Soon after Guo Dongxiao, Xu Yuan, He Luping, Chen Jianfang and others officially took their seats on the stage, today's press conference on the successful completion of the first autonomous rendezvous and docking test officially began.

Guo Dongxiao took the lead in breaking the topic and reported the results of the autonomous rendezvous and docking test to reporters.

When talking about the changes in the space environment during the first docking, Xu Yuan decisively proposed to change the orbit of Shenzhou in advance, and finally successfully completed the docking test, everyone in the audience looked at Xu Yuan.

Obviously, before this, no one knew that such a thrilling thing existed in the actual process.

After the question-and-answer session, everyone was undoubtedly most concerned about the subsequent launch mission of the space station.

After all, the mastery of autonomous rendezvous and docking technology means that they have the necessary conditions to build a space station.

Finally, Xu Yuan randomly called on a reporter to answer and signaled the other party to ask a question.

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(End of this chapter)