Rebirth 2009: Synthetic God

On the other side of the ocean, in the studio, many viewers smelled something unusual.

You know, with the glorious history of manned moon landings, the "plans" released by NASA in the following decades are often more science fiction than the last.

What are the plans announced in the past?

Asteroid mining, Mars base construction, Venus landing detection, orbiting Jupiter satellites.

Bracket, there is currently no progress on any of the above.

In fact, it is understandable. After all, the sensory stimulation must be higher than the previous one. You have already manned a man on the moon. Is it easy to show off ordinary projects?

However, this time it is uncharacteristically similar to a top athlete who has already achieved many achievements. Everyone hopes that he can break his own record again.

As a result, he said that his next challenge was to get a perfect score in the standing long jump in the high school entrance examination.

Combined with the recent changes in the aerospace field, it is not difficult to guess that this is probably because NASA or the United States is anxious.

It's time to come out for benchmarking.

Last year alone, there were four technological breakthroughs on this side of the ocean.

"Moon Exploration", "Lunar Surface Robot", "Rocket Recovery", "Satellite Recovery"

Although some are private companies and some are national teams, from an American perspective, they are all one-sided.

What's even worse is that because "Rui Zhou", who has top appeal and attention in the world, is also involved, the dissemination power of these results has been amplified several times.

NASA, which "dominates" the aerospace field, felt the throne under its butt shaking rhythmically, and finally decided to come up with something real.

After Director Nielsen opened the show, experts from various related projects also walked to the studio and sat on the high-tech interview chairs one by one.

Every time a person comes out, Nelson will introduce his name, what field he is an expert in, and what laboratory he belongs to. It is a strong lineup.

Finally, we also focused on introducing the overall person in charge of this lunar exploration mission, Hanson Doyle.

An elderly white man in his sixties with short hair and glasses who looked a little serious.

"This is our general manager. He is also an American with outstanding merits and an experienced scientist. He once participated in the Apollo program and personally sent our astronauts to the moon."

This resume is indeed scary. Although considering his age, he was probably only in his 20s at the time and would not be the main person in charge, but he is still dazzling.

The audience and media people below spontaneously gave the warmest applause and cheers.

Hansen, wearing a suit and ties, nodded and took his seat.

The press conference did not follow the boring "report" format, but was as "programmed" as possible. As soon as everyone sat down, the blond host asked:

"Mr. Nelson, why do we need to go back to the moon again?"

Nelson picked up the microphone and smiled: "Although we have conquered there, you know that the moon has different areas, and each piece has a different value."

"The most important thing is that before returning to the moon in 2017, advance exploration is needed. Only in this way can we astronauts be safer, right?"

Moderator: "You mean, this is just a preparatory plan for returning to the moon, not for. You know, China just sent a probe two months ago."

Nelson said confidently: "I first congratulate those colleagues for achieving some results, but there is no comparison between the two. We are just going to the moon routinely, and they are creating their own history. This makes me a little jealous, to be honest. of."

The words of praise and disparagement caused another round of cheers in the studio.

Who says Americans are not patriotic?

People love it so much!

Obviously, whether the TV station or Nielsen, they know what everyone likes to listen to, and they also know what kind of "narrative method" should be used.

The host directly asked: "There is a saying on the Internet that the other side was able to successfully detect the moon because it stole American technological achievements. I don't know what you think about this."

Nielsen thought for a moment and said: "I have paid attention to the progress there. I can only say that I see many familiar shadows, but the science is the same, and I cannot give an accurate answer."

"At least on the surface, I don't have definite evidence."

It seems to be saying no, but it is actually implying yes.

The host said to Hansen, the person in charge who had been silent, "Mr. Hansen, could you please introduce the technical status of this detector to everyone?"

The old man with a gray beard seemed to have just come to his senses.

He found the camera with the red dot on, took a deep breath, and began to introduce the basics of the "Eye of Artemis".

Pictures and explanations also appeared on the big screen in a timely manner.

"Artemis Eye" is a preparatory project of the latest version of the "2017 Return to the Moon" plan. It is planned to be launched before 2015 to conduct advance detection for the 2017 moon landing spacecraft "Artemis 1".

The plan is to land in the "Chenghai" area on the lunar surface.

The probe has a total weight of 7 tons, carries a large amount of scientific research equipment, and has a built-in most advanced lunar exploration rover.

If someone takes the initiative to check, they will find that the parameters of the "Eye of Artemis" crush the previous "Chang'e 3" in all aspects.

Basic data are all around 5 times.

Larger size, larger weight, stronger detection capability, and more beautiful shape.

Compared with the square box with legs of "Chang'e 3", the "Eye of Artemis" looks more rounded. The upper part is a cylinder and the lower part is a complex mechanical leg.

Even the lunar rover that comes with it is better-looking than the "Yutu".

I believe that soon, someone will make a left-right comparison of the connected edges and post it online.

To be honest, NASA’s stuff is cool, especially with a little cultural blessing.

The same outer shell is printed with the NASA logo and the Stars and Stripes, which adds three points to its sense of technology.

If it is the Chinese character for "China Aerospace" and a small red flag is added, it feels like it is just one point worse.

At least that's what many people think.

But in the whole plan, the only thing missing is that damn "Wu Gang".

The most famous robot in the world is still active on the moon, but neither the host nor "Hansen" took the initiative to mention it.

Hansen introduced the situation in a eloquent manner, and continued to use some professional vocabulary that was confusing.

For the sake of ratings, the host took the initiative to interject: "Hansen, do me a favor. I really don't understand these professional explanations. Why don't you tell everyone directly and generously that 'Eye of Artemis' is worse than 'Chang'e 3'?" How many years ahead?”

Hansen frowned slightly: "This is a very general statement."

"It doesn't matter. I believe the audience will understand that I am not a scientist."

There was cheerful laughter from below.

Hansen pondered for a moment and could only say: "It's about five years ahead."

Now the host is stuck. Has it only been five years?

Launched two years later than others, and then five years ahead?

How have we, the United States, ever suffered such grievances? Shouldn’t we be 50 years ahead in aerospace?

We sent people to the moon in 1969.

Director Nielsen on the side intervened in time: "Hansen is a rigorous person. In fact, the number of years ahead depends on the other party's scientific research speed. Maybe in five years we will still be five years ahead?"

The host decisively changed the topic and asked something else with a smile.

However, since a press conference is chosen, questions from reporters are inevitable.

After the regular process is over, it is impossible for the many media below not to mention one company.

That is "Tai Yi Gong".

Someone raised their hand and said: "Mr. Hansen, what do you think of 'Wu Gang'? Will we have that kind of robot landing on the moon?"

Hansen rubbed his nose

Although it's not in the script, if someone asks, he still has a prepared answer.

He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:

"Wu Gang's existence is actually precisely because the 'Jade Rabbit' is relatively backward, and there is no need for such registration for the 'Eye of Artemis'."

"In fact, the extra load will be used to carry more scientific research equipment. There is no reason to bring a repairman up because it won't break."

The reporter below was a little disappointed, but also a little happy.

Someone else asked: "What do you think of Tai Tiangong's clean space alliance and 'satellite recycling' technology? Some small countries have already participated, but some people think that this is an irresponsible research that will have a negative impact on our country." Security poses a threat.”

Hansen said firmly:

"I am very opposed to what Rui Zhou did. We don't know whether the technology is safe unless the other party is willing to disclose all the technical details."

Hansen looked at the camera: "Any attempt to change the status quo of the orbit is extremely selfish. I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to Mr. Rui Zhou, hoping that he can be more mature and conduct research under the existing international rules system. Rather than relying entirely on your own desires.”

"I can understand that you are condemning 'Tai Yi Gong' and 'Zhou', right?"

Hansen pursed his lips and frowned slightly

He looked sideways and received an encouraging look from Director Nelson.

So he took a deep breath and said:

"Yes, I very much condemn this irresponsible behavior."

"If 'Zhou' can see this content, I hope he can reflect on it."

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At the end of the press conference, Hansen left the studio tiredly.

Nelson patted him on the shoulder: "You have done a good job, Hansen, as a general manager who has participated in the Apollo program, you will be the focus of everyone's attention."

Hansen stood there, dazed for a while before saying:

"Next, I will wholeheartedly advance the 'Eye of Artemis', Nelson, don't forget our agreement."

"Don't worry, we're going to be serious this time."