The Immortal Warrior: From Reverse Engineering to Forging Swords for the Country

Nelson's wishful thinking had already been made, but it was now shattered because of China's rejection.

The construction of the International Space Station once again fell into a funding shortage.

Nelson was very distressed. In order to raise money, he made a round of phone calls and used threats and inducements to the other 14 friends.

But in recent years, these so-called developed economies have not been doing well.

Our industry is gradually being eroded.

So, no one is so rich anymore.

It is extremely difficult for Nelson to get money.

At this time, Nelson heard another piece of news: China announced that it would build its own space station.

Moreover, they announced a clear plan to build a space station: to achieve manned space flight before 2002.

Construction of its own space station began in 2005.

Build our own space station before 2008...

This is almost equivalent to publicly announcing that China will build its own space station before 2008!

This put a lot of pressure on Nelson.

Because the International Space Station was originally planned to be built in 2001!

Moreover, this so-called international space station was built on the basis of Xiong’s Mir space station!

A solid foundation has been laid.

According to the optimistic ideas of the original participants, it should have been completed around 2001.

As a result, there were so many delays that it is now 2001 and there has been no significant progress.

Things are good now. China is going to build its own space station in 2008.

If the international space station continues to be delayed like it is now, who knows when it will be delayed!

Don’t let the time come when China’s space station is successful while the International Space Station is still a PPT.

That would be a world-class joke!

Nelson was anxious.

He immediately convened a meeting of a group of aerospace experts.

At the meeting, experts spoke freely.

Everyone said: It is impossible for China to build a space station in 2008!
There are several reasons:
First of all, they have no technical accumulation, and in the field of aerospace, they have visible shortcomings.

Secondly, even Ami, which has the most advanced technology, has not built its own space station. How can pandas do that?
Third, the technology restriction policy has always been well implemented. Without the technical assistance from the lizard party, A Zhong would only be able to brag in the end.

"Ahahaha! They haven't even achieved manned space flight yet! And they want to build a space station? It's just a dream!"

"I dare say that in a hundred years, they won't be able to build their own space station!"

"Just treat it as a joke, don't take it too seriously!"

Nelson finally felt much better after this meeting.

He felt that the experts' analysis was correct!
What Amei can't do, certainly no force in the world can do!

All the media reporters from the Lizard side covered this meeting.

After the meeting, many media outlets reported on it in length.

Those reports were all mocking and ridiculing.

Among them, the headlines of newspapers such as the Washington Post are simply: 2008? No! It is impossible even in a hundred years!
And Bibi C said: Please realize manned space flight first!
……

Naturally, Zhang Zhipeng would ignore Xi Fang's ridicule.

Of course, many people in China also feel that building China’s own international space station in 2008 is a bit unrealistic.

Because the 16 countries of the Lizard Kingdom have been preparing for the international space station since the late 1980s!
The result? There is still no sign of it.

It is not easy for China to build its own international space station within eight years!
There are many doubts.

But why don’t you plant crops just because you hear the crickets chirping?

Everything is being prepared in an orderly manner.

In the blink of an eye, it was January 2001, 1.

This day was the third flight of manned space test.

Of course, there are no real people on the spacecraft.

Although there are no real people, this test is very important.

Because everything is done according to the standards of manned space flight.

The spacecraft will even carry a special passenger: a simulated human.

Both powers had previously conducted experiments on animals before launching manned spaceflight.

Some use monkeys, some use gorillas, and some use dogs.

In fact, before China conducted manned space experiments, some people believed that experimental animals should be used instead of humans to try going into space.

However, Zhang Zhipeng rejected the majority opinion and believed that there was no need to do so.

He disagreed for the following reasons:

First of all, the data obtained from animal experiments is not accurate and there is no way to measure it.

Secondly, there have been many examples of humans going into space before. Even an astronaut from Giant Bear once lived in space for more than 400 days and was still healthy after returning to Earth.

This shows that long-term weightlessness in the universe does not have much impact on human life.

Third, technology has become more and more advanced. China can now use various instruments to simulate and grasp the various data changes of real people's bodies in space. Moreover, it can also ensure the establishment of an environmental control and life support system to provide astronauts with a suitable living environment.

It was precisely because of the above points that Zhang Zhipeng finally rejected the idea of ​​using animals for manned space experiments against all odds.

He also personally designed a simulator that can monitor changes on the ground in real time.

This is much more intuitive than using monkeys or something.

The third manned space test was scheduled for January 2001, 1, which was very close to the Spring Festival.

That morning, Zhang Zhipeng came to the launch command center in Beijing.

Chen Kainan, Guo Zaijie and others also came over.

This launch is extremely important and the whole country takes it very seriously.

Reporters from major media outlets, including CCTV senior reporter Li Xiaoming, split into several groups to cover the entire process.

Some went to the launch site.

Some are waiting for news in the launch hall.

The launch will begin at 12:11 a.m. on the 13th.

However, whether the launch can be carried out on time also depends on the weather conditions.

"Comrade Zhipeng, what do you think is the most important significance of this launch?" Li Xiaoming asked Zhang Zhipeng.

Zhang Zhipeng smiled faintly and said: "The most important significance is that this is a launch carried out strictly in accordance with manned space flight standards."

"If this experiment is completely consistent with our expectations, then it means we can start preparing to implement real manned space flight!"

Li Xiaoming asked: "So, what are the technical improvements this time?"

Zhang Zhipeng smiled and said: "There are still many technological improvements. I think the most important technological advances are as follows..."

Zhang Zhipeng gave a comprehensive introduction.

Li Xiaoming was very excited after listening to it. He asked, "Can you broadcast what you said?"

Zhang Zhipeng nodded and said, "Of course there is no problem!"

"What I introduced are just terms. It doesn't matter if they are exposed."

Li Xiaoming was very happy: "Then, I think most Chinese people probably want to know: When will the real manned space flight take place?"

"Do you think the next launch will include real astronauts?"

Zhang Zhipeng said: "This is still uncertain."

"Once we find that the results of the experiment exceed our expectations, we will most likely advance the actual manned space flight to the next launch."

Li Xiaoming has finished the interview.

Zhang Zhipeng, Guo Zaijie and Chen Kainan walked into the command hall together to check the work.

The work is now fully prepared.

The rocket fuel has also been filled.

Everything is going well.

Judging from the current situation, it should be able to be launched as scheduled.

But at this moment, the person in charge of weather forecasting sent a message: One hour and 20 minutes later, there will be a 4% probability that a northwest wind of about Level will blow near the launch site.

Level 4 wind poses a huge threat to space launch activities.

The wind speed of level 4 can reach 6 meters per second. At this time, the bending moment force borne by the lateral direction of the arrow body will reach 1700 kilograms per meter.

This is why the rocket is protected by the tower after it reaches the launch tower until it is launched.

Chen Kainan looked at Zhang Zhipeng and said, "Comrade Zhipeng, I think the launch conditions are pretty good now. Why don't we launch it right now? What do you think?"

Zhang Zhipeng nodded and said, "I agree!"

"Rocket launches don't have such a rigid schedule, right?"

Guo Zaijie also said: "Then let's make a prompt decision!"

"This time, it must be a great success! Then the people of the whole country can have a good New Year, haha!"

Chen Kainan immediately began to issue various instructions.

Just over 3 minutes later, preparations for launch were complete.

At Chen Kainan's command, the countdown to launch began.

With a roar, the rocket took off into the air.

In the command room, everyone held their breath.

This launch mission is very important!

Everyone wants to be successful.

If this fails, it will have a great impact on subsequent plans.

All the staff were a little nervous.

Zhang Zhipeng was naturally a little worried, but he firmly believed that he would succeed this time.

Staff are closely monitoring the rocket's flight trajectory.

Just over ten minutes later, the spacecraft arrived at the preset orbit and began to orbit the earth.

There was a burst of warm applause in the launch command hall.

However, the most important thing is to return to the test.

As long as the return is accurate and safe, it means that the launch has been a complete success.

For the next two or three days, Zhang Zhipeng closely monitored the spacecraft flying in the sky.

The simulated people in the spaceship are in good condition, and everything inside the spaceship is also good.

Three days later, the spacecraft's return capsule began its return mission.

This is of utmost importance. Zhang Zhipeng and Chen Kainan have almost stayed in the command hall these days.

"Comrade Zhipeng, I think there shouldn't be any problem. What do you think?" Chen Kainan said with a smile.

Chen Kainan now has an untidy beard and messy hair.

Zhang Zhipeng knew that he was probably not much better off.

"Don't worry! There won't be any problems!"

"We have done many tests before launching this mission! Everything is fine!"

Chen Kainan rubbed his hands and said, "I hope everything goes well!"

At around 11 a.m. that day, the spacecraft's return capsule began to separate from the orbital module, starting the propulsion system and generating separation speed.

The return capsule separated from the orbital capsule smoothly, and evacuated according to ground instructions, and began to enter the orbit back to Earth.

The return capsule and propulsion capsule combination left their original orbit and descended freely in unpowered flight.

Zhang Zhipeng and Chen Kainan looked at the descending posture of the return capsule on the screen, and both of them were a little nervous.

When the return capsule entered the atmosphere, its speed had reached 7.9 kilometers per second, which is the so-called first cosmic speed.

The speed is too fast and the return capsule can easily burn up in the atmosphere like a meteor.

So, at this time, the propulsion system started again, carrying the return capsule upward and began to glide in space.

According to the set trajectory, it headed towards the designated landing location, Dongfeng Landing Field in Meng Province.

After the return capsule glided in and out of the atmosphere for a while, its speed dropped significantly, and it also began to descend precisely towards the Dongfeng landing site.

When Zhang Zhipeng saw this, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Everything was going according to the script he had arranged.

Overall, this return trip was very smooth.

However, there will be more tests to come.

The test is whether the parachute can open successfully.

Can the speed be reduced smoothly after opening?

Zhang Zhipeng stared at the big screen.

At this time, the speed of the return capsule was still quite fast, about six to seven hundred meters per second.

The return capsule has reached an altitude of 10 kilometers from the ground.

"Oh!"

The parachute canopy was opened.

The guide parachute was blown out from inside.

Then, the guide parachute pulled out the deceleration parachute.

The speed of the return capsule quickly dropped to about 180 meters per second.

The parachute worked for nearly 20 seconds and then automatically separated from the return capsule.

At this time, the main parachute was pulled out.

The return capsule's descent speed dropped rapidly.

80 meters per second.

70 meters per second.

40 meters per second...

Eventually it dropped to two or three meters per second.

At this time, the staff waiting to retrieve the return capsule were already waiting quietly around the landing site.

Wang Junfeng is an employee of the Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

This time he was specifically responsible for recovering the return capsule.

He and his colleagues successfully located the return capsule without much effort.

They could even look up at the return capsule leisurely as it slowly descended from the sky.

Wang Junfeng looked at the return capsule in the sky excitedly.

This was his third time recovering a return capsule.

The first two times weren't so smooth.

The first time, the return capsule descended very quickly and directly created a big hole on the grassland.

The second time it took two days to find the return capsule.

All in all, those two experiences were not very pleasant.

The main reason is that the speed of the return capsule was still too fast during the descent.

Wang Junfeng held his breath and watched the return capsule descend slowly.

Finally, it landed on the ground very steadily.

The landing process was so smooth.

So stable!

Wang Junfeng and his colleagues all started cheering.

They were all excited.

This time, the process went so smoothly!

This is a huge success!

Wang Junfeng and his colleagues hurried over to open the door of the return capsule and started working...

In the command hall in Beijing, Zhang Zhipeng watched the return capsule slowly and steadily land on the ground.

He finally felt relieved.

Only then did he realize that his palms were full of sweat.

It can be seen that he was a little nervous just now.

Chen Kainan had already raised his fists to celebrate.

"Haha! Great! That's great! It's finally a great success!"

"This time the landing was really stable! Hahaha!"

Chen Kainan laughed out loud.

The others were cheering and celebrating as well.

For a moment, the entire command hall was like a boiling pot of water.

Manned space flight is a symbol of a country's high-tech development!

In previous decades, only eagles and bears had achieved this.

Apart from this, no other country has ever reached this level.

Now, the Chinese may well be able to achieve manned space flight soon.

What a huge success this is!

"Comrade Zhipeng! Thank you! Thank you so much!" Chen Kainan came over and gave Zhang Zhipeng a big hug.

Zhang Zhipeng said: "Everyone is working hard and making contributions! I am just doing my job!"

"Comrade Kainan, let's hurry up and do the follow-up work!"

The experience from this great success of the return capsule should be summarized immediately!

"In addition, we must really start putting the realization of true manned space flight on the agenda!"

That evening, the news of the return capsule's smooth landing and precise return began to be broadcast on the 7 o'clock news.

For a time, the whole country was jubilant.

All the Chinese people felt very excited.

Because Zhang Zhipeng said this during an interview!
Zhang Zhipeng said: "Next, our original plan will be advanced. In the second half of 2001, we will realize our first manned space flight!"

This is one year ahead of schedule!
And this news once again quickly spread around the world.

There is no way, China now controls the best Internet platform.

Nelson saw the news and the scene of China's spacecraft return capsule slowly landing on the landing site. He was so jealous that his eyes turned green.

As the helmsman of NASA, he certainly knows that this technology alone is enough to prove that China now has the capability to carry out manned space flight and return to Earth safely.

This technology is even more powerful than NASA's!
Nelson was going a little crazy.

"Oh my God! How on earth did they master the technology of landing the reentry capsule smoothly and slowly?"

Seeing that China was about to achieve a breakthrough in manned space flight, Nelson was really a little anxious.

The entire Amei elite was also a little anxious.

Therefore, they once again began to use the propaganda tools they controlled to pour cold water and start mocking others.

They said: Even if China has achieved manned space flight, it was done decades ago! It has fallen far behind!

They said: This is a sheer waste of money. This money should not be wasted on manned space experiments, but should be used in more needed places...

In short, they were full of sarcasm and ridicule.

However, they were once again besieged by netizens all over the world... (End of this chapter)