Beneath Deep Space

After the annihilation of 1 gram of antimatter, the energy produced is equivalent to 43,000 tons of TNT. This power is already comparable to that of an ordinary atomic bomb, which can easily destroy a small city.

Yes, only 1 gram.

And this thing is much more dangerous than a nuclear bomb. As long as the magnetic restraint is lost, it will immediately come into contact with the positive matter outside, causing a huge explosion.

Maybe one day, a storage device loaded with a large amount of antimatter would age and fail, and the entire Noah would explode to pieces in an instant, and the new humans would die inexplicably.

"Well, the earth may be destroyed like this... We have to be careful!" Yu Yifeng said with a bitter smile.

Professor Ding Yidong shook his head and said: "Don't worry too much. We don't have experience at the beginning and can't create too much antimatter. Moreover, we can use a multi-layer magnetic confinement strategy. Even if a certain device breaks down, there will still be backup." There is no gravity above our Noah, which is very suitable for the storage of this kind of material..."

"New storage devices are also under development..."

No matter what, it is impossible for human beings to stop eating due to choking, and antimatter production must still be started.

During the conversation, the experimental collection spacecraft was gradually approaching the gaseous planet. The secondary ion engine in front starts, ejecting a powerful blue ion jet to slow down in reverse.

"The hull is operating normally and is slowing down. The current speed is 14.3km/s. A small amount of hydrogen in space has been detected. The amount of radiation has increased significantly, and it is close to the top of the planet's atmosphere."

Information is constantly being transmitted, and the control room is constantly issuing various feedback instructions.

"In ten minutes, the spacecraft will be formally captured by the gravity of 'Auriga 5' and is lowering its orbit...

"The sixty-second countdown begins, sixty, fifty-nine, fifty-eight-eight..."

"Arrived on the intended track."

"...The air pressure is 0.0053 standard atmosphere, and the gas collection work begins!"

It can be seen from the screen that four large sail-like structures are unfolded on the four sides of the spacecraft, which are absorbing air inside.

These are gas collecting sails, and the air compression device inside the spacecraft is activated to absorb large amounts of hydrogen and helium. In this thin air, it takes about seven days to complete a collection.

This is a very safe boundary, the air is thin and smooth, there is no turbulence or lightning.

Normally, the collection spacecraft would only collect fuel at this altitude, but it just took a little longer. After collecting the fuel, you can break away from the planet's gravity by a little acceleration. It's very simple and doesn't pose much danger.

However, this experiment is to measure the specific performance of the spacecraft, and it must go further down, at least close to the surface base of Auriga 5.

People use 10 times the earth's atmospheric pressure as the basis of the atmosphere of "Auriga 5", which is the obvious dividing line between the gaseous planet and the universe.

Observed from this angle of the spacecraft, the cyclonic storms on the gas giant planet are as clear as oil paintings. They move and roar on the surface of the planet, devouring and separating each other, like ferocious and huge monsters.

These cyclonic storms are larger than the earth and as small as the moon. People have no doubt about their huge power. If the spacecraft is really thrown into the atmosphere, it probably won't be able to fly out.

Ten times the atmospheric pressure, ultra-high-speed storms, giant lightning, and high gravity, these unfavorable factors can suck the spacecraft into it at once.

Seeing this majestic scene, Yu Yifeng suppressed the excitement in his heart and issued an order: "Continue to lower the orbital height!"

The spacecraft continued to slow down and descend, and the surrounding airflow became stronger and stronger.

One atmosphere of pressure...

Two atmospheres...

Three atmospheres...

As the airflow increased, the temperature on the surface of the spacecraft began to rise, and the entire screen was shaking violently. Four gas-collecting sails had to be recovered, which had a serious impact on the flight of the spacecraft.

"Hmm... If it is a scientific research ship, it should add some streamlined wings. The air resistance of the current shape of the ship is really too high. But under normal circumstances, it will not land in such a place." Professor Ding Yidong murmured Said to himself.

People can clearly see that long lightning bolts are raging in the clouds below. They pierce the sky. Each one is more than a hundred times thicker than on the earth, releasing unparalleled energy...

The infinite power of nature can only be used, and it is impossible to spend a lot of effort to fight against it, otherwise it is a fool's behavior.

A group of mad scientists even discussed excitedly. They were studying whether they could throw a superconducting wire directly into the lightning concentration area and directly absorb the electrical energy inside.

"Why not? This is readily available electrical energy, with ultra-high voltage. It is perfect for use as an energy source for antimatter. What else is needed for nuclear fusion? I think it is feasible!" An expert's face was full of excitement, and he was obviously interested in it. Very satisfied with my own whimsy.

There is also a group of scientists discussing whether it is possible to launch a probe into the interior of a gas giant planet to see what its core is like.

"...It is a bit difficult for the detector to pass through a high temperature of more than 50,000 degrees, which is hotter than the surface of the star. There is also ultra-high pressure..."

"...There should be a core composed of magma inside, and you may see endless liquid metallic hydrogen and liquid helium on the surface, similar to the ocean. But the temperature of this ocean is tens of thousands of degrees!"

Yu Yifeng secretly wiped away the cold sweat, but he was also a little curious.

Let them do it...it's just a few supplies. When the time comes, I can actually take some photos, which will also open my eyes.

Perhaps, it is precisely because of such a relaxed and generous scientific research environment that the science and technology of the new human civilization will develop explosively. People will not be constrained by inherent ideas and do the scientific research projects they want to know...

At this time, the spacecraft had already dropped to the four-atmosphere pressure area, and some of the exposed devices had been slightly deformed. The artificial intelligence inside had issued a large number of alarms, and it no longer dared to descend any further.

A staff member was asking Yu Yifeng if he still needed a mandatory order to continue descending.

"Captain, the limit should be around six atmospheres. If it goes any lower, the power system of the spacecraft may not be enough. If it encounters a high-speed cyclone, it may be sucked in and it will be difficult to escape."

Yu Yifeng thought for a while and shook his head.

Let's forget it. Although the new human civilization has a big business, it doesn't want to lose a spaceship in vain.

Moreover, this kind of spacecraft is relatively large, and now it contains some cargo, so the power it emits is definitely not strong.

After all, it is just a gas collection device, not a rough-skinned professional scientific research spacecraft. This operation has fully proved its stability and is capable of fuel collection tasks.

Going deep into the atmosphere, the speed of collecting fuel is indeed much faster. When the spacecraft's engine exploded again and it broke free from the cyclone, it took more than two hours and nearly 30,000 tons of nuclear fuel was already loaded inside.

Seeing the spacecraft break free and safely enter the calm area again, all the staff present let out a small cheer.

Even Yu Yifeng breathed a sigh of relief: "Let's collect fuel at this height. When we come back, we will test the specific parameters of this experiment to see if there is anything that can be adjusted... and then report the specific data to the Ministry of Industry. If If there are no problems, we can start mass production.”

In this way, with the collection spacecraft, the entire gas planet development project was successfully implemented.

The entire development project is estimated to take one to two years to be successfully completed, and a large number of supporting facilities will still be required.

"Basically, all the plans are continuing... the momentum is really good."

After this matter was resolved, Yu Yifeng was immediately filled with joy, because it meant that there were resources to be paid again, and it was a lot of energy!

Both hydrogen and helium are important industrial raw materials. Needless to say, helium can be used to reduce carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide to generate organic matter.

This miser-like feeling is really good.

"Industry, military, or other aspects are all booming..." As he walked, he thought carefully about what else could be added.

After returning to his office, he found a report on his computer desk.

"Among the people, there are calls for traveling to other planets? They are learning the language of the indigenous people."

"With such a beautiful planet, it's normal to want to experience the alien scenery..."

"Now we should pay attention to the progress of the land reclamation team..."