Red Soviet Union

In space, it is not easy to see something. After all, there is no air in space, so there will be no diffuse reflection. Usually we can see things because they reflect sunlight. But now, if you want to see it, you must have the sunlight reflect it!

But now, the thing flying from the opposite side happened to have a large solar panel reflecting light, allowing Nelson to see it at a glance.

As an astronaut, Nelson is competent. He knows almost all the spacecraft flying in space now, and even more knows that this flying behemoth should be the space station of the Soviets!

space station! The space station of the Soviets! When seeing this thing, the instinct of survival made Nelson want to shout to space, I am here, I am here!

But without any air, his cry cannot be heard! At the same time, he also knows that this is his only chance, and he must not lose this opportunity because of his blindness!

If you want to be rescued, you have to be on the Polar Ship. If you leave the Polar Ship, it is absolutely impossible to be scooped up in space!

It is very difficult for two spacecraft to get close while flying at high speed, and it is even more difficult for an astronaut to get close to the spacecraft flying over there at high speed!

This is like being in a shipwreck on the vast sea, but it can still float. Sitting on the boat and waiting for rescue is definitely much better than floating in the sea and waiting for rescue.

However, how to remind the other party to pay attention? Nelson remembered the flashlight on the right side of his helmet, and immediately had an idea. He turned his head in the direction the space station was coming from, pointed the flashlight there, and then pressed the switch.

On - off - on - off - off - on - off - off -, with an interval of 10 seconds, indicating three long, and then, on - off - on - off - on - off -, an interval of one Seconds means three shorts, and these three longs and three shorts are the most common international distress signals, sos!

sos! Nelson took a gap, and sent a signal to the opposite side again, hoping that the other party could see his signal.

In fact, Nelson knew that even if he sent a signal to the other party, it might not be able to cause the other party to be rescued. After all, the space station only has a few rather small windows, and there are only three astronauts in it, and they have to take turns to be on duty. Maybe, they won't notice themselves.

Nelson also knew that there was nothing else, he had to do his best!

Just after he sent the signal, he finally saw what he hoped for, the Salyut 7 space station,

It is jetting air into space, which is changing its orbit in a small range, and the other party is changing its orbit in its own direction!

Keep getting closer. Inside the Salyut 7, Savitskaya was operating on the control console. Every time the orbit changed, precious energy was consumed. In order to save the American astronauts, they really did their best.

Fortunately, the ground measurement and control data is quite accurate. Now, our side is getting closer and closer to the other side!

The huge black Polar, in front of the Salyut No. 7, is so magnificent!

It can be said that the combination of the Salyut 7 and the Soyuz is less than half the size of the Polar! Seen from here, the Polar is truly a fortress in space!

However, because the Polar is black, it is difficult to see, and at this moment, a flash of light came from outside.

Sos, sos! Someone on the Polar is calling us for help! At this moment, Solovyov, who had already put on his space suit and was ready to enter space in the airlock, suddenly shouted. Here comes the distress signal!

It seems that we are not in vain, the Americans are still alive. Kizim said, Now, we need to rely on it. It's up to you, Savitskaya.

Understood, I'm really turning on the radar, and it needs about a dozen adjustments. Savitskaya said.

Originally, the Salyut space station had a radar for docking. At this time, the radar is scanning the surrounding space, and the help of the measurement and control system below is no longer needed. Now, it all depends on the proficiency of the operator!

The approaching speed is 20 meters per second, we need to reduce the speed.

The approaching speed is five meters per second, now adjust the orientation.

The approach speed is two meters per second, and the bearing is correct.

Yes, we saw the American astronaut, and he was waving to us.

The approach speed is 0.2 meters per second. We can't get any closer. It's up to you. Savitskaya said. With the last jet, finally, the relative speed of Salyut 7 and Polar is zero. However, the distance There are still fifty meters!

Fifty meters, in high-speed space, is of course a very dangerous distance! Just like when the protagonist in The Martian returned to the voyage at the end, it was full of thrills and excitement. The biggest problem at that time was the huge difference in relative speed between the two sides, which caused the protagonist to jump in space!

But now, the relative speed is zero, which has created the greatest conditions. The distance of fifty meters is already extremely close. After all, this is almost eight thousand meters per second! A little carelessness, the two sides collide, it is definitely the most tragic.

It seems that the Americans are a little scared. Kizim said: He is still signaling us to keep approaching.

Only we passed first. Solovyov said: In front of the TV audience, let's show my demeanor.

In front of the TV audience! good! This rescue in space is passing through the camera lens of Salyut 7, to the communication satellite, to the ground, and then to the televisions all over the world!

The Soviet Union is conducting a difficult space rescue, and what they want to save is the American astronauts!

Of course, it is not a live broadcast. The rescue will not be broadcast until the end. However, one can imagine how excited and happy people all over the world will be when the footage appears on TV.

Regardless of previous suspicions, the Soviet Union extended a hand of friendship to the Americans. After the explosion of the American Challenger, they bravely rescued the American astronauts who died! The Soviet Union is friendly, the Soviet Union is generous, and the Soviet Union is the most respectable country in the world!

Securing himself to a special rope, Solovyov waved to Kizim.

At this moment, Kizim's expression was extremely serious.

A spacewalk is about to take place! (To be continued.)