Chapter 871 Return and Accident
Earth-moon orbit.
The Ark spacecraft is flying in the direction of the earth. Dr. Reed and his team have completed a one-year lunar scientific research and mine establishment project.
Although the four of them were trapped on the moon this year, and there was almost nothing around them except for the bare craters, the lives of the four of them were not boring. It can even be said to be very fulfilling.
Because they have so much to do. The Ark spacecraft designed and built by Tony Stark is completely different from traditional solid-fuel rockets. Using the ark reactor as the core power to drive the spaceship, which reduces the weight of the spaceship extremely quickly.
If a traditional solid-fuel rocket wants to send a gram of weight into space, it needs to invest dozens or hundreds of grams of solid fuel. In terms of thrust-to-weight ratio, this is an extremely energy-intensive approach.
The appearance of the Ark reactor changed this phenomenon, the engine of the spacecraft became lighter and lighter, and the weight of carrying energy was also less. The energy consumption that traditional solid fuel needs hundreds to thousands of tons to complete is controlled to hundreds of kilograms here. Calculated based on the Ark reactor in the Iron Armor used by Tony himself.
The weight of the ark reactor, which can support him in one or two ultra-high-intensity battles, is only controlled at about 900 grams. This size and weight advantage inherently crushes traditional aerospace vehicles.
Therefore, the Ark spacecraft can break through the atmosphere alone without the need for external rocket propulsion. And it can also realize the round trip between the earth and the moon, and even bring back several tons of ore.
Moreover, all the energy needed to set up a mining site on the moon comes from the additional battery of the ark reactor. If there is no such energy source but relying solely on solar energy like traditional space research, Dr. Reed and others will not be able to create a basic mine even if they are too busy.
The establishment of a helium-3 mine and the construction of an ecological zone capable of accommodating 200 people for work and living are the main busy projects of the four people including Dr. Reed during their one-year stay on the moon.
Of course, there is also the construction of a space research station belonging to Dr. Reed to allow him to study dark matter and antimatter, as well as cosmic rays and radiation. Plus a more advanced astronomical telescope (the kind not used by the naked eye) for observing the sun. These devices work better on the Moon than on Earth, which doesn't have an atmosphere and doesn't have as much electromagnetic interference as Earth.
"Houston, this is Ark 1. We have left the orbit of the moon and started heading towards the earth. After a year of consumption, the remaining energy of the spacecraft is limited. In order to ensure that the energy is reserved for emergencies, we are now cruising at a very low speed. It is estimated that 50 It will enter Earth orbit in eight hours." Johnny Stone, the master pilot of the spacecraft, is in contact with the Houston Space Agency.
This is a handsome and handsome young man. There is a sharp feeling in the eyebrows and eyes. He is the younger brother of Dr. Reed's fiancée Susan Stone. He is also a former Air Force pilot. But this kid is tired of playing with planes on Earth, and has always wanted to go into space. According to his words: the height of the earth is limited, only in the universe can I feel free!
This is a young man deeply influenced by Star Wars culture. So after learning that his brother-in-law, Dr. Reed, might be going to the moon, he tried every means to join the team. Originally, Tony Stark did not invite Johnny.
This guy got in through the back door of his own sister Susan. Fortunately, he was a top pilot before, so even though this guy didn't have any scientific literacy at all, considering the issue of spaceship piloting, Tony still opened up about this matter. It also allowed Johnny to successfully fulfill his dream and become a pilot of an interstellar spacecraft.
"No, not yet. This ship can only be regarded as a scientific research cargo ship. My ideal is to drive my [X-wing fighter] in space, just like flying an F22 on Earth!" Johnny said The X-wing fighter is a space fighter that George Lucas imagined out of thin air in the Star Wars movies.
As Reed's deputy, Ben Graham, who is also in charge of the mechanical maintenance of the entire team, smiled when he heard Johnny's statement: "Are you thinking too much Johnny? This is already the most advanced spaceship on earth." .We can start from the earth and carry so much equipment, and support us to do so much on the moon. And mine so much ore to send back. Don't you think it is enough?"
"When Armstrong first landed on the moon, there was only a space capsule that looked like a big clock. They could only move forward through inertia and gravity in the universe. The only thing they could do was to slightly adjust the angle of progress. Our spacecraft has already It's great! Tony is an amazing person." Ben Graham is tall and strong, but with a simple and honest face, he looks like a good man.
"Tony Stark is a wonderful man. He designed the spaceship well, but that doesn't mean it's enough. Don't you listen to the news? (The moon can receive satellite signals, but there is a big Delay) Tony and Captain Rogers have convinced the countries that they are preparing to prepare for the first interstellar harbor sky city!" Johnny looked excited.
"They are going to start construction in geosynchronous orbit, and this is a place that can accommodate thousands of people to work and live for a long time. I even heard that Tony Stark plans to build a real starship on it! Cool! I want to join the sky Sword game to become a real space warrior!" Johnny's excitement was indescribable.
He is like a middle school boy who is obsessed with interstellar space wars. Susan really has nothing to do with this younger brother who is a few years younger than her. It is true that the eldest sister is like a mother to Susan.
Sometimes Susan feels like Johnny's mother, and she can't help but control him in everything: "Johnny, the Tianjian game is not so easy to advance. Especially your idea. Others may not would choose you as a space pilot."
"But is there anyone on Earth who is more experienced than me?" Johnny raised his eyebrows: "I am the ace pilot who has the most flight time in space driving on Earth!"
"Yeah, yeah. Just a circle between the earth and the moon. With Reed and me, even an eighty-year-old lady in your seat can do the job." Ben He made fun of Johnny mercilessly.
Dr. Reed looked at these people with a smile. The one-year work of the moon is over, fortunately, but more exciting. A little lonely, but more fulfilling.
Susan looked at her fiancé with a smile, and she asked in a low voice, "What's the first thing you want to do when you return to Earth?"
Dr. Reed replied without thinking: "Summary the one-year research on the moon and publish it!"
Susan was a little bored when she heard this answer. Johnny looked at his sister and future brother-in-law as if something was wrong, and he couldn't help whistling.
Dr. Reed saw Johnny winking at himself, and instantly realized that he had said something wrong: "Of course, we have to finish our wedding ceremony before that."
Susan was still sullen, and Dr. Reed had to find a topic. He asked the question again: "So Susan, what is the first thing you want to do when you return to Earth?"
Susan glanced at Reid sideways, and then said: "Go shopping at the mall first, and then go to Watsons to buy cosmetics. Didn't Tony develop very powerful beauty products during the time we were on the moon? What kind of dawn is that?" Magic water series products. I think they are very good. I will buy a dozen sets and come back to try. I have been on the moon for so long, and I feel that my skin is getting worse and worse without the protection of the atmosphere.”
Susan's answer made Reed a little confused about how to speak, and then Susan's next sentence made Dr. Reed recruit a crit: "Of course, these are all swiping your cards."
Pfft~. Ben couldn't help laughing in the driver's seat. And Johnny was still winking at Reed over there, and then mouthed: Those things are very expensive, this time you are going to go bankrupt!
Dr. Reed couldn't help but hold his forehead, this is the fate of not being able to speak!
Just as Dr. Reed and his party were about to return to Earth, Tony Stark suddenly received two messages. One is from the Venus base, and the other is from Houston. The news from Venus came earlier.
The messages from the two places conveyed the same content, that is, in the past 30 minutes, the sun experienced violent outbursts and fluctuations without warning. A violent solar wind has formed in the solar system, and the strong solar wind in the universe is like encountering a ten-level typhoon and huge waves on the sea.
It doesn't matter in normal times, but now the Ark spacecraft is carrying the new energy hope of mankind back. According to calculations, when the first wave of solar wind reaches the vicinity of the earth, the Ark spacecraft will be the first to bear the brunt. They will be like fishing boats without any shelter in the sea facing a typhoon!
ps: I went out early in the morning to buy decoration materials, and I didn't come back until twelve noon. Then I just finished writing the first chapter of today, so I went to sleep when I was tired. Ask for another ticket.