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Chapter 835 When the Stars of Humanity Shine (Second Update, Please Subscribe)
In the evening, the white rocket stood quietly on the launch pad, and the red sunset dyed the rocket body red. The launch pad, the rocket and the sea in the distance formed a beautiful scenery, such scenery has never been seen before.

Many people were fascinated when they saw this scene.

In the safety zone in the southeast of the launch pad, there were many engineers standing, and Qian Fukang was among them. He just watched the rocket quietly.

More than a month ago, influenced by the March into Space speech, he came to Nanyang with other Tangshan scholars, even though he was under surveillance and even house arrest while in the United States.

However, the embassy stepped forward to help him solve all the problems.

Just like what my friends said, Nanyang is an ally of the United States. The Americans still have some concerns about Nanyang.

In addition, he has shifted his research direction to other areas in the past two years. After the embassy intervened, the United States quickly agreed to allow him and his family to come to Southeast Asia.

There was no obstruction at all. Even the academic notes and materials he had accumulated were allowed to be brought back, unlike before when he was obstructed in every way.

"Look, this is our Wanhu-5, the most powerful rocket in the world!"

Wu Yaozu on the side looked at his old friend and said.

"When you first came here, I thought you had changed your research direction. After all, your research is now very respected in Nanyang universities. I didn't expect that you would still choose rockets."

Although he said so, how could Wu Yaozu not understand his friend? That direction was just a cover-up for him to deceive others. In fact, three years ago, after he came to Nanyang, he would write to his old friend whenever he had free time. Although he could not discuss Nanyang's rocket technology in the letters due to confidentiality, he could discuss some academic issues with him. In a word, he did everything he could to arouse his interest in Nanyang and encourage him to come to Nanyang to show his strengths.

After all, the most regrettable thing in this world is that geniuses are buried. Wu Yaozu, who thinks he is just an ordinary person, certainly does not want his old friend's talents to be buried, because he is a real genius.

Fortunately, in the end, the old friend came to Nanyang. Although he came a little late, it didn’t matter. After all, Nanyang’s economy is more developed and its industry is more advanced now, which can better bring out the talents of the old friend. After all, a good cook cannot cook without rice. Only with a better industrial foundation can they give full play to their talents.

"Well, I think I'm pretty good at this. The research I did before was just out of personal interest."

Qian Fukang nodded and said,

“It’s just that when I came here, I didn’t expect that the rockets of Nanyang Technology would be so advanced.”

This statement comes from the heart. When he was in the United States, Qian Fukang had not come into contact with rockets again due to safety reasons, but he still had a certain understanding of the overall level of rockets in the United States. Of course, he also knew the value of the Wanhu series of rockets.

"This should be the most advanced rocket in the world. Fu Kang, although many of the rocket engineers in Nanyang are of German descent, their talents have been fully utilized and no one has been buried. They are like this, let alone us. After all, we are all compatriots."

Looking at his old friend who seemed to be in deep thought, Wu Yaozu said.

"Fu Kang, here at least we don't have to look at everything and act according to the Americans' opinions like we did in the United States. Don't you think that even if we achieve some success in the United States, it is just a gift to the Americans."

"Indeed, I know it when I see the achievements you have made in various fields."

Although he wanted to return to Tangshan deep down in his heart, he still came here after all. After all, returning to Tangshan seemed like a long time away.

And here?

At least everyone here is from the Tang Dynasty. They will not be excluded or distrusted. Friends who came here more than ten years ago have achieved corresponding achievements in various fields, and some of them are even well-known in the academic world. Here, each of them can put their knowledge into practice, which is really not easy!
Thinking of this, Qian Fukang said while looking at the rocket in the distance.

"Nanyang's rocket technology is indeed at the world's leading level at present. But I think it still has its shortcomings. As for the Wanhu-5, it is qualified as a rocket, but if it is used as an intercontinental missile, such a bundled structure is obviously not suitable. The bundled structure restricts its performance. In comparison, it is more suitable for space exploration."

Qian Fukang, a rocket expert, had just arrived at Wanhu Cape more than a month ago and had come into contact with the Wanhu 5 rocket. He also learned about the actual application of this rocket - intercontinental missiles. Although Nanyang's missile technology was initially intended for the purpose of space exploration, it eventually turned to military use. After all, the military needed a vehicle to transport atomic bombs.

This is actually the most helpless aspect of science. Just like von Braun, only with the support of the military could he realize his dream of going into space. Then his invention was used by the Nazis in war.

"On the contrary, the Wanhu-4, a single-body, multi-stage rocket, is more suitable for use as a ballistic missile. Therefore, our next step of research should be to develop in this direction."

Although Wanhujiao was mentioned not long ago and it was only granted security confidentiality level a month ago, Qian Fukang was able to discover the advantages and disadvantages of the Nanyang rocket at the first time with his understanding of rocket engineering.

"Indeed, the military thinks so, but for now, this is our only choice. After all, the thrust of the engine is there. A single rocket cannot fly 10000 kilometers with just a rocket engine."

Qian Fukang nodded in agreement with his old friend's words.

Then he said.

"Next, we should develop rocket engines with more powerful thrust. They can be used not only in ballistic missiles, but also in space exploration. Space... well, as Your Excellency said, we must enter space and advance into the depths of space... This requires rocket engines with greater thrust."

After thinking for a while, Qian Fu Kang added.

"Eugene and I have discussed this issue, and a plan has been put forward."

Eugene was the chief engineer. After Qian Fukang arrived in Nanyang, the first person he visited was Eugene. Then he brought his wife and children to Wanhujiao. He started working before he even settled down.

"Haha, Fu Kang, see. What I said is correct, right? As long as people come to Southeast Asia, their talents will definitely not be buried."

Patting his friend on the shoulder, Wu Yaozu said.

"Although you are a little late, it's good that you are here. It's good that you are here. Let them see what we Tang people are capable of."

"Haha, it seems like you're not convinced by Eugene and the others."

"It's not that I'm not convinced, it's that the space program of Nanyang cannot be controlled by the Germans forever. Many people say that the scientific progress of Nanyang is completely based on the Third Reich. Some even say that the difference between Nanyang and the Third Reich is the difference between the Nanmen Twin Stars and the Wanzi. In the field of science, the Nazis put on a layer of Nanyang's shell. Some even say that Nanyang is "banana technology." In short, in their view, all our achievements today benefit the exiled German scientists and have nothing to do with the Tang people."

Qian Fukang had certainly heard about his old friend's complaints. "Banana technology" means yellow on the outside and white on the inside. It is not very harmful, but it is extremely insulting. In one sentence, it denies the contributions of hundreds of thousands of Chinese scholars and engineers in Nanyang. In fact, Nanyang only absorbed tens of thousands of German scientists, scholars and engineers...

"I see."

Nodding, Qian Fukang understood the "resentment" in his old friend's heart. He also understood why the scientists and engineers of Tangshan origin worked so hard in Nanyang. It was to prove to the world that Nanyang's technology was not "banana technology". It had the contributions of the Germans as well as the achievements of the Tang people.

As the two were talking, the clearing bell rang, and people near the launch pad began to evacuate to a safe area.

“…3, 2, 1, ignite!”

As the countdown sounded, the atmosphere at the launch site gradually became tense. People held their breath, their eyes fixed on the rocket that was about to take off. At this moment, it seemed as if the whole world had stopped, with only the ever-shortening numbers beating, pulling everyone's heartbeats.

Finally, when the countdown reached zero, five blazing flames suddenly spurted out from the bottom of the rocket, accompanied by a deafening roar, and it streaked across the sky like a flash of lightning, straight into the sky. The flames reflected on people's faces, reflecting excitement and anticipation.

The rocket rose rapidly, passed through the atmosphere, and gradually disappeared into the blue sky, leaving behind only the fading tail flame and the roar echoing in the ears.

"Success, success!"

Facing the missiles flying into space... no, it should be said that they were flying thousands of miles away, Li Yian's mouth curled up slightly. While congratulating people, his eyes were cast towards space, towards the distant universe.

The Wanhu-5 rocket tested today is just a small step for Nanyang to move into space.

Of course, it also has another function - it gives Nanyang long-range nuclear strike capability. Nanyang has become the third country with long-range strategic nuclear strike capability after the United States and the Soviet Union, and is also one of the only two countries in the world with intercontinental ballistic missiles. "Should we notify the United States?"

When leaving Wanhujiao, Li Yian couldn't help feeling a little conflicted, even though he had made up his mind to conduct a "bomb trade" with the United States, that is, to exchange intercontinental missiles for American hydrogen bombs. After all, the United States is the only country that possesses hydrogen bombs.

However, the Americans’ hydrogen bomb technology is now very mature!

On November 11 two years ago, the hydrogen bomb they tested on Bikini Island was a large tank weighing 1 tons. It could not be carried by an airplane or missile, so it had no practical value. It was only used to prove the feasibility of the hydrogen bomb.

On March 3, the United States tested its first practical hydrogen bomb on Bikini Island, codenamed "Castle Bravo", with an explosive equivalent of 1 million tons of TNT, equivalent to 1500 times the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. The hydrogen bomb was only 1000 meters long, 3.8 meters in diameter, and weighed about 0.6 tons, and could be dropped by a bomber.

It can also be carried by the Wanhu-10000 missile and sent to a distance of kilometers.

"What if we trade missiles for a ticket to jointly develop a hydrogen bomb?"

Li Yian was thinking about this possibility in his heart. In terms of the habit of pitting allies, the United States is definitely worthy of being the son of Britain. Although Britain contributed a lot in the "Manhattan Project", the United States still reserved some key data. In the end, Britain's atomic bomb was tested in a short period of time with the technical help of Nanyang. Now that they want to exchange ballistic missiles for hydrogen bombs, will the Americans be reserved in technical cooperation like they did with the British?
In fact, in the past two years, Nanyang and Britain have been cooperating in the research of hydrogen bombs. Although some progress has been made, the progress is not obvious. Therefore, Li Yian is full of desire for the US hydrogen bomb technology at this time, but will the US transfer its technology?

In fact, in order to pull the United States into the space race, as long as the United States opens its mouth, even if they do not provide hydrogen bomb technology, he is still willing to provide certain assistance in rocket technology.

Who made him need the United States and the Soviet Union to engage in a space race that went further than ever before?

If the United States is left far behind, will it break its defense directly and then choose to give up?
Of course, the possibility of this is almost zero.

After all, even a third-rate country like India knows how to seek its own place in space.

What’s more, what about the United States, which considers itself the best on the blue planet?

But what is certain is that if the United States cannot make a breakthrough in a short period of time, the possibility of the United States getting involved in the competition and catching up will be greatly reduced. And what Li Yian needs is that the United States rushes into this race like a mad dog!
So, this matter is a bit difficult!

Just as Li Yian returned to Chang'an from Wanhujiao, thinking about how to get the United States into the race and get some benefits from the United States, this day was destined to be recorded in history.

April 10, 7.

On this day, in the semi-desert area of ​​southwestern Kazakhstan, the Baikonur Cosmodrome, a launch site invested heavily by the Soviet Union, was originally intended for missile launch tests. But from this day on, it was destined to come into the attention of the whole world and was destined to usher in its glorious era in the future.

On this day, almost all the big names in the Soviet rocket field came here, including Sergei Pavlovich Korolev, Vasily Pavlovich Mishin, Mikhail Kuzmich Yangel and other Soviet rocket experts, as well as some German rocket engineers.

They are all present today to witness the most glorious moment in human history.

At this time, the launch site was surrounded by guards from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. These soldiers, carrying the latest AK47 assault rifles, looked as if they were facing a powerful enemy.

"Comrades, today we will usher in a new era for mankind."

Korolev, the project leader, spoke to everyone present in the command room.

"Today is a moment that will go down in history. For the first time, we humans have sent our own products into space. This is just our first step in conquering space..."

Korolev was excited at this time. Although he was in charge of designing the R7 ballistic missile, his deeper desire in his heart was space, to enter space. As for the ballistic missile, it was just a by-product he made to achieve this goal.

On this point, Korolev and von Braun had a common language, but the latter did not know of Korolev's existence. Only after Korolev's death did von Braun learn of his name and deeds. He said with respect, "It turns out that he has always been a single person."

Yes, Korolev almost single-handedly supported the Soviet Union's space industry. With Korolev's unfortunate death, Soviet aviation fell into stagnation and was gradually overtaken by the United States. The Soviet Union's dream of the stars and the sea was gradually shattered.

The people present, whether they were Soviet or German experts, all admired Korolev very much. After all, he was indeed a genius! Without Korolev, the Soviet Union would never have made such rapid progress in the field of rockets. This respect was completely heartfelt.

Then Korolev said to the others,
"The Party and the country are waiting for news of our victory. This launch is of great significance to all mankind. The Soviet people are eagerly waiting for our good news."

At the same time, thousands of staff members from various departments at the launch site were conducting final evaluations for the launch and looking for the most suitable weather conditions. The entire process was orderly and well-organized.

As responses from various departments indicating that there were no problems were transmitted to the command room, Kolyorov's face still looked solemn. The jawbone that had been broken in Siberia collapsed slightly. He looked serious and his brows were tightly furrowed.

This launch is of great significance, because they are not launching a missile, but an artificial satellite. If successful, what they have created is not only the first for the Soviet Union, but also the first time for humans to extend their tentacles into space, and this will also be the beginning of human exploration of space.

From now on, the fate of all mankind will be profoundly changed. What kind of changes will space exploration bring to mankind?

Korolev was not clear yet, but he vaguely realized that this change would be unprecedented and it would inevitably change the future of all mankind!

"No abnormalities found on Sputnik 1."

"The rocket has been inspected and no abnormalities were found."

"The weather conditions are good and the window time is suitable for rocket launch missions."

……

Listening to the reports from various departments, Korolev spoke into the microphone.

"Permission to launch."

"Begin the launch countdown!"

The countdown began, and with every second that passed, the atmosphere in the entire launch center became more tense.

“…3, 2, 1, fire!”

The rocket is ignited!
Accompanied by a deafening roar, driven by the rocket engine, the rocket slowly rose, and the fiery red tail flame lit up the night sky. Its speed became faster and faster until it broke through the atmosphere and flew into space. The entire launch process went very smoothly.

"The rocket enters the planned orbit!"

"Sputnik 1 was released successfully!"

After more than 190 tense and long seconds, the satellite successfully entered orbit!
“时间，一九五四年10月7日，22时32分32秒……”

Along with the voice coming from the command center's broadcast, the entire command center immediately fell into a sea of ​​joy.

While people were hugging each other and celebrating, Korolev just stood there. He once again picked up the aluminum teacup he brought from Siberia, took a sip of tea, and then he just looked ahead quietly.

"By now, the whole world should have received the signal sent by Sputnik 1!"

At this time, Korolev even developed a sense of evil interest in his heart. He was very curious about how humans would react when they received radio signals from space on Earth.

Is it fear?
Still curious?

(End of this chapter)