Half-immortal civilization

Also busy is the Space Environment Science and Technology Department led by Zhong Yuanxing, who has already arrived at the New Continent space base.

This time, the main range of activities of all space shuttles are all in the unexpected area protected by the earth's magnetic field. In other words, all pilots will have the opportunity to have a close contact with cosmic rays.

As for how to ensure the safety of astronauts, this task falls to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Space Environment Science and Technology Department of Gaoshou Company, which work separately.

There are two main sources of radiation near the earth: one is the sun as we know it; the other is outside the solar system.

After so many years of observation, human beings can basically predict the solar radiation, eruption, etc., especially the solar wind, solar eruption ejection, etc. After the observation, human beings will have 15 minutes to prepare.The main reason is that the solar wind is not light but ions, so the speed is not so fast.But when the solar wind reaches the vicinity of the earth, its temperature can reach a maximum of 15 degrees, which is also a terrifying number.

In addition, there are rays from the universe, these rays are too fast, and when you find them, it is too late; these rays, mainly from dead stars, they can span tens of millions of light-years, Arrived on Earth.They are so weird, but some scientific predictions and researches still need to be carried out; human technology is improving every day, and one day in the future, these weird and unscrupulous rays will be able to be predicted.

In Didi's control room, there are busy figures of workers, and the supercomputer is whirring to work, calculating all the possibilities.

"The nearest sun is not very stable. Obviously, it is in a new round of sunspot eruption. However, due to the chaos and strength of the sun's magnetic field, we cannot accurately predict the location of the sunspot eruption. But the approximate range has been locked. According to the existing The energy test will likely erupt in the near future; the exact time cannot be determined.

In addition, after the eruption of sunspots, there may be a cone-shaped eruption area, which is still unpredictable.

The solar ejecta, that is, the solar wind, is mainly affected by the distortion of the sun's magnetic field. However, because there is not much understanding of the magnetic field, it is impossible to give an accurate answer.It is now certain that pilots are at some risk. "

Zhong Yuanxing quietly reported the latest results to the master companies present and the country.

"That is, all our astronauts are at risk of being exposed to the solar wind?" mused the new country president.

"Yes." Zhong Yuanxing replied.Such a question made Li Zhengming, the director of the space agency next to him, dare not speak at will, because it involves political issues; but Zhong Yuanxing, who belongs to the master company, does not have these restrictions.

"Then what will happen if the astronauts encounter the solar wind?" the President asked nervously.

"Not optimistic." Zhong Yuanxing's voice was a little low.That expression is clearly saying: basically there is no possibility of survival.

"Do all the pilots know?"

"There are unpredictable dangers in space, which all pilots know." Zhong Yuanxing's voice was a little heavy.The country has used more than 1500 pilots in total. Once something goes wrong, the consequences will be unimaginable. It is basically enough to push China's rising momentum directly back under the water; it will take at least three years to re-emerge.But in this era, three years, I really can't afford to delay.Not to mention, if these top pilots are lost, the problem of later training will be difficult.

"There is no way? Why didn't you tell me until now!" Everyone frowned, and they didn't think about this problem before.In other words, scientists have considered it, but politicians have not!
But now this problem is an extremely serious security problem.The latest research shows that all astronauts have a certain possibility of colliding with the solar wind; although this possibility is only a few hundredths-oh my!The probability of a few hundredths is already much higher than the probability of Apophis hitting the earth, okay?

What are you doing!At this moment, the chairman looked at Mr. Li Zhengming, the director of the space agency, with angry eyes.It should be the responsibility of the National Aerospace Corporation to take precautions in this regard, and the master company has done a good enough job.

Li Zhengming broke out in a cold sweat in an instant. Although aerospace has developed rapidly over the years, and his own bureau chief has also risen, and his power once surpassed many positions; Under the gaze of the chairman with the same personality, I still feel a lot of pressure; not to mention, this is really because I haven't done my job well.

"Astronauts from all countries have been notified, but no one backed down." Li Zhengming was worried.

"No one backs down." With a sigh, everyone was speechless for a while.

"Chairman, we have a device to prevent radiation here. But we need to separate a part of the power as a drive. Please explain to Li Yuzhang, who is in charge of researching this aspect." Zhang Jingyuan spoke at the right time; Li Zhengming was immediately grateful.

"Li Yuzhang? He is the grandson of Academician Li Chunhua!" The chairman was a little surprised.Li Yuzhang in front of him was younger than he imagined.However, the master company itself is a young company.

"Yes, Chairman. Let me briefly introduce the mature magnetic field generators that have been used by Master Company. Now the No. [-] cabin of the Adventure spacecraft carries two generators, one for backup. Because the magnetic field itself is exclusive, only one can be activated at a time. .

The latest magnetic field generator installed on the spacecraft has a maximum power of 500 million degrees and can form a magnetic field with a diameter of 5000 kilometers. The overall magnetic field strength is about 50% of that of the earth, which can theoretically block the deadly solar wind.

But there is no specific test. Of course, I also hope that this time it will be safe, and I will not have the opportunity to test this thing. "

"How long does it last?"

"Theoretically, as long as the power is sufficient, it can work continuously throughout the year. It is produced by the master company, and there has been no quality problem so far!" The last sentence is a little proud.Yet so is the truth.

"Li Zhengming, if our operation is successful, how long will it take?" The chairman suddenly turned around.

"Three to five days. Apophis is too fast, we can only wear out his speed and strength little by little."

"Well, the magnetic field device of the master company is allocated enough power for 5 days." The chairman's words are beyond doubt.

"Ah, 500 million kWh, if it takes 5 days, it will be 6 million kWh of electricity. Our current power reserve is already very tight."

"Pilot safety comes first. Even if we fail this time, we still have another chance!" The chairman's voice became more severe.

"Ahem, chairman, let me interrupt." Zhang Jingyuan added next to him: "The first cabin of the Adventure spacecraft is one of the most core cabins. In addition to carrying two state-of-the-art magnetic field generators, it also has a full 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity. This is the power cabin of the next spaceship prepared by the master company for space exploration."

"Hehe, it seems that the master company has developed rapidly recently." The chairman said meaningfully.Of course, Zhang Jingyuan wouldn't care, the Master Company is already strong enough.

But since we already have the equipment to defend against the solar wind, of course we must inform all the astronauts to reassure them.Knowing the danger, these people resolutely entered space operations, which made everyone present feel a little heavy.

And this incident made Zhang Jingyuan even more aware of why the Chinese nation can still rise after going through a lot of hardships. This is a nation that never lacks heroes and blood.I am proud to be born in this nation.