Black tech predators

Chapter 322 [I'm in a hurry, the eagle sauce came uninvited]

There are different sources of water resources on the moon. The first source is the water in the constant yin area. Many people have the misunderstanding that the back of the moon is always dark, but in fact both sides can receive sunlight, but due to the geographical location Because of the depth and depth, some large craters on the poles are in eternal shadows. These places are called permanent shadow areas, that is, the lunar constant shadow area.

Because the sun never sees, these craters have also become one of the coldest places in the solar system, more stunned than the surface of Pluto.

In the experimental office of Tianqing Industrial Zone R&D Center, Gu Cheng looked at the members of the moon landing on the video call screen alone, and said: "...the temperature in the crater on the pole can reach a cold -249 degrees Celsius. Western scientists back then The reason why rocket parts are used to hit this position is because the constant yin area is always kept at ultra-low temperature, they are like a cold room, freezing and condensing volatile water molecules."

It is worth mentioning that these water molecules were not originally produced on the moon, but from water-containing comets or other stars that fell on the moon during the long billions of years. ice.

But this is not the only source of lunar water. It also has certain water resources. In the lunar samples brought back by Apollo 15 and 17, scientists in North America analyzed and found glassy beads.

The third source of water is through the sun, which is produced by the action of hydrogen and oxygen on the surface of the moon. The source of oxygen is obvious. 45% of the surface of the moon is composed of oxygen-rich minerals, while the free hydrogen is brought over by the solar wind. Hit the lunar surface with protons, and the protons react with oxygen to form hydroxides and eventually water.

These water molecules are floating on the surface of the moon, either flying into the universe, or permanently condensing into ice in the constant yin area. For billions of years, the constant yin area has accumulated a considerable amount of water.

"Humanity currently has all the detailed data and some speculative references on the back of the moon, and they have all been sent to you. Study carefully the subject of rushing to the Hengyin area. After half a month, when the Skyblade spacecraft returns to the moon, it will carry you Go to the pole." Gu Chengru said.

The Mendeleev meteorite crater is located near the lunar equator, and the exposure to the poles is about 1700 kilometers. The lunar rover can also complete this journey in about four days, and the lunar rover can pull some equipment. And supplies, enough for three people to maintain consumption for a month.

But the risk is too high, and the information on the road conditions is unknown. Once an accident occurs, it will be a disaster. We can only go to the base of the Mendeleev impact crater and then send personnel to the rescue. Maybe we will face gourds The baby rescued the grandfather, and the rhythm was sent one by one.

Under the premise of lack of rescue resources, it is impossible for Gu Cheng to let them drive an unfamiliar distance of 1700 kilometers from the surface of the moon. Fortunately, the Americans will not be able to go to the moon for a while now, and there is no need to be too anxious to take huge risks to occupy the pit .

Laomei will not be able to make it for a while, and as for other countries, it is even more impossible.

As soon as the communication ended, Leah distributed the data immediately after receiving the data, and the live broadcast on the other side also ended, and the subsequent time will not continue to broadcast.

It has been almost a month since Tianqing Technology Group announced the manned landing on the moon, and it is quite exaggerated to have such a long-term enthusiasm.

But no matter how great the enthusiasm is, it is impossible to last forever. Without the exposure of more explosive content, the enthusiasm among the people will eventually dissipate.

Li Peng and the others, as the first advance team of Tianqing Technology's commercial space exploration, will conduct exploration around the moon base in the following days, that is, conduct exploration and research on the geology of the Mendeleev impact crater.

In just two or three days, the team members conducted exploration around the base and found that the Mendeleev impact crater is extremely rich in mineral deposits, and the 17 most common elements on the earth abound here.

The actual exploration research has also confirmed the research results of the predecessors. The lunar rocks contain all the elements on the earth and more than 60 kinds of minerals, of which 7 kinds of minerals are not found on the earth, and the previous prediction is six kinds.

These research results were obtained in less than a week. The main mineral resources rich in Mendeleev impact crater are iron, titanium, potassium and rare earth resources, which have been discovered long before this. The only What I don't know is the specific storage problem.

The choice of the Mendeleev impact crater as the site of the base is because these mineral resources are rich, especially iron, titanium and rare earths. The only thing that is lacking here is the abundant water source, which can only be collected through the Hengyin area.

This is not an impossible problem. As long as the water is on the moon, the cost of mining can be accepted no matter where it is. It is unrealistic to transport water from the earth.

The reserves of rare metals on the moon are much more than those on the earth. The preliminary proven reserves of rare earths in the Mendeleev impact crater alone are as high as hundreds of millions of tons. The importance of rare earths to modern industry is self-evident.

Now the Nobel Prize institutions in Europe are very nervous and excited.

This time, Tianqing Technology's epic landing plan on the back of the moon caused a sensation to all mankind, showing its ambitious side in front of the whole world, and the magnificent era of space exploration kicked off. Now no one will doubt this. It may therefore usher in a great leap in science and technology, and new achievements and new discoveries may emerge together.

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On the other side of the earth, Gu Cheng received an unexpected news that the old man John Dylan unexpectedly came to his door.

At around 10:30 in the morning, Gu Cheng met him alone in the reception room of the hive headquarters.

"Long time no see, Mr. John, how are you doing recently?"

Facing Gu Cheng's hush-hush tone, the old man John also replied in fluent Chinese: "Thank you for your blessings, I am in good health, thank you for your concern."

"That's good, please sit down." Gu Cheng said with a smile, and immediately stretched out his hand to signal that this old man is a Hua Guotong. people who understand.

Both sat down, Gu Cheng asked casually, "Would you like tea or coffee?"

John: "Then ask for a cup of tea, thank you."

Hearing this, Gu Cheng immediately signaled to the reception staff. After a while, the company receptionist brought the tea, and there were only two of them left in the reception room. Old John said immediately: "Mr. Gu, I will be blunt. This visit It is for matters related to the moon."

Gu Chengruo said nonchalantly: "You must have found the wrong door. You should not come to Shangdu, you should go to the capital."

Old John said calmly: "No mistake, I am here in the name of commercial space cooperation, so of course I am here to find you."

Hearing this, Gu Cheng felt happy. Lao Mei paved the road first, but Tianqing Technology was the first to fly on it. You said it was annoying.

Gu Cheng looked thoughtful: "Commercial space cooperation... I'm curious about how to cooperate?"

John immediately said frankly: "They are all people from the same way, and there is no one else here, so don't play tricks, open the skylight and speak honestly, old friend. This time I am here to negotiate with you, how the two sides secretly divided the moon .”

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Hearing this, Gu Cheng didn't answer, just crossed his legs and looked contemplative.

Although the Americans have restarted the "Constellation Project" with a high profile, they will not be able to get in for a while, and the first batch of teams from Tianqing Technology Group has passed, not to mention the limit of half a month. Ordering a round trip once a month is beyond the reach of North America.

The biggest reason for Old John to appear here is the base on the back of the moon. Laomei’s satellite in lunar orbit has captured the size of the base on the Mendeleev impact crater. Good guy, I frightened Yingjiang when I saw it. If the base is so big in one trip, wouldn't it have to be expanded ten or twenty times in a year?
This made the Americans realize that even if everyone follows the principle of first come, first served and scrambling to occupy the site, the speed will definitely not be able to beat Tianqing Technology.

If this trend continues, when they return to the moon, most of the moon will be almost occupied by them.

Obviously, Yingjiang saw this unfavorable situation, and since he couldn't stop the practical issue of Tianqing Technology's crazy occupation of pits on the moon, he could simply put it on the bright side and negotiate.

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(Ps: Just one update today, I have a cold and my head hurts, I will make it up tomorrow, sorry~~)

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