Chapter 11 Accident, Surprise or Joy? "2 More Sent to Ask for a Monthly Ticket"

Before dinner, Fan Wubing went to the scene to visit again, and expressed condolences to Maximus and Harry Ford who were sticking to their jobs. Of course, he did not issue checks to everyone this time.

I'm not a big head either. When I give money, I always pay attention to returns. Now that the goal has been achieved, there is no need to waste extravagance. After all, my money is not easy to come by.

Fan Wubing circled around the satellite again, and everyone felt a lot better about him this time. After all, the saying is good, the one who eats people is the softest, and that person has short hands, and foreigners recognize him. set.

Even this time, Harry Ford not only showed him the effect of the special satellite surface paint printed on the real object, but also asked him to change into a set of staff-specific clothes, and went up to touch his satellite in person. .

Although there is still a layer of gloves, Fan Wubing finally touched his own satellite. It felt hard and a little cold. Originally, Fan Wubing wanted to stretch out two fingers to tap on it and listen to it. Hearing the sound, Harry Ford hastily stopped him.

"Fan, this is not a watermelon!" Maximus also broke out in a cold sweat.

Not to mention whether Fan Wubing's flick of the fingers will cause permanent damage to the physical structure of the satellite's surface. From the perspective of the technical content of the satellite's surface, it is definitely not as simple as a thin layer of steel.

For example, the electrostatic treatment technology on the surface of satellites is a small and important project. In the early days of space technology research, many scientists had expected that the surface potential on rockets and low-orbit satellites would be between a few tenths of a volt and a few volts, but According to estimates, this low surface potential will not adversely affect the normal operation of the satellite.

In fact, until the end of the 1960s, most scientists and engineers denied the possibility that the space environment could cause the surface of a satellite to charge up and cause damage to the satellite. But in the early 1970s, anomalies occurred with many of the United States' satellites in geosynchronous orbit.

In order to explain the cause of this abnormality, a lot of research and experiments have been done abroad until after 1972. Scientists have continuously observed the appearance of satellite anomalies and magnetosphere substorms, and there is an accurate connection in time and space. Only then have they concluded that the space environment, especially magnetosphere substorms, may charge the surface of satellites to thousands to tens of thousands. Volt's conclusion.

In this way, there will be targeted treatment, so in the satellite surface materials and related equipment structures. Hughes Company has put a lot of effort into it. How dare Fan Wubing play with such a delicate thing like knocking watermelons?

Fan Wubing said with a hey smile. "I thought this thing was going to be pretty solid."

Maximus didn't dare to let Fan Wubing mess around here anymore. He immediately took off Fan Wubing's overalls, and then drove him outside, ordering him to observe at a distance of only twenty meters away.

The observation of an "employee" assigned to Fan Wubing came to an end. Seeing the scene just now, he couldn't help smiling and said to Fan Wubing, "Satellites are relatively fragile things, especially their surface, which not only has to withstand the test of extremely high and low temperatures, but also faces the possibility of sudden arrival The impact of cosmic dust, although we have used various methods to avoid this kind of damage, but objectively speaking. To a large extent, everything depends on luck."

"Oh, I know this." Fan Wubing heard the expert's words, and then remembered the news reports he had seen before.

The biggest natural enemy of communication satellites is not necessarily cosmic dust, but space junk.

Since October 1957,

The former Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellite. There have been more than 5,000 launches worldwide. Tens of thousands of man-made objects have been sent into space successively, while human beings are enjoying the convenience brought by the use of space. It also turns the near-Earth space of the earth into a huge garbage dump, with everything from discarded launch vehicle components, satellite debris, and lost tools of astronauts, etc., and its total weight is estimated to have exceeded 3,000 tons.

The biggest source of space junk is the rocket wreckage stranded in orbit. During the process of sending satellites into orbit, the rockets of the launch vehicle will separate in stages. The first and second stages will return to the ground quickly under the action of the earth's gravity, while the second After the third stage sends the spacecraft into the predetermined orbit, it may float in space for a long time together with small items such as blasting bolts and ejection springs produced during separation. The wreckage of the rocket body is relatively large and relatively easy to monitor, so it can prevent problems before they happen. But the problem is that they themselves could collide, burst or disintegrate in space, producing millions of fragmented offspring and causing even more trouble.

Statistically, the wreckage of the Ariane rocket stands out most among the space collisions in history. In 1986, an Ariane rocket exploded shortly after entering orbit, releasing a large amount of debris and small debris. These wreckage and small debris later caused the death of two Japanese communication satellites and a French satellite in the process of orbiting the earth.

The expert nodded to Fan Wubing and said, "Abandoned spacecraft are also an important source of space junk. Humans have sent about 5,000 spacecraft into space, but only about 800 are still working normally. Although most The spacecraft will fall into the atmosphere under the action of atmospheric drag and burn up. However, after the spacecraft in the higher orbit reaches the working life, it loses control and wanders aimlessly in space. These abandoned spacecraft may also Explosions and disintegration due to collisions, structural aging, fuel tank ruptures, etc., resulting in more debris. Of course, space junk produced by spacecraft may also be caused by human actions, such as the United States and the Soviet Union in the 70s In the 1980s, more than ten space weapon experiments were carried out, dozens of target stars were destroyed, and a large amount of space junk was produced.

In addition, when astronauts work in space, they will also discard or accidentally lose some things to produce space junk. For example, in 1965, astronaut Ed White of the Gemini 4 spacecraft lost a glove during a spacewalk. Astronauts are currently prohibited from jettisoning solid objects in space. "

Fan Wubing rubbed his nose and smiled wryly, "In short, the satellite I bought for hundreds of millions of dollars is destined to become a pile of space junk."

The expert laughed and said, "Small space junk can cause pits and scars on the surface of the spacecraft, and serious ones can cause inductive discharge of internal sensitive components. Bigger ones can cause structural damage to the spacecraft. Of course, the damaged The extent of the crash is a function of the location of the crash, the nature of the system design, and the protective measures employed.

Maximus interjected from the side, "Our Hughes products can basically last beyond the end of their design life, which can be proved by previous data. If it is not too bad luck, I guarantee that your satellite will It can be used for fifteen years."

Fan Wubing shook his head and said, "This kind of non-painful guarantee has no practical significance to me. However, generally speaking, what is the probability of a satellite being hit? I really don't want to hear about hundreds of millions of dollars. The sound is cancelled."

After thinking for a while, the expert said, "According to relevant data, the probability of a catastrophic collision event for each spacecraft in space orbit is about 3%. The probability of a non-catastrophic collision event is as high as 100%. Twenty. So, the probability of your satellite being hit is also very high, especially the communication satellites of the Hughes Company are relatively large, and the target is obvious, haha."

"Uh----" Fan Wubing stroked his forehead in pain.

Anyone who hears that the satellite he bought for hundreds of millions of dollars may be smashed into a pile of rubbish will not be very happy in his heart, especially an upstart who bought three satellites.

But it didn't take long for Fan Wubing to complain about himself here, and He Yun ran over. His complexion didn't seem very good.

"What's wrong with you?" Fan Wubing immediately realized something was wrong, so he asked in a low voice.

He Yun shook his head, motioning for him to speak in another place.

So Fan Wubing followed He Yun and left the scene, and the two returned to the small conference room.

Fan Wubing discovered that there were double posts outside the door, and only when he entered the room did he see that all the executives from the base had arrived, all with serious expressions. The atmosphere was extremely tense.

Because it is a big customer. So Fan Wubing's seat was arranged in a very prominent position, which made Fan Wubing very proud. Because all around him were shining stars, a piece of golden light, but everyone present looked solemn, which made Fan Wubing feel very uncomfortable.

And He Yun is not qualified to sit down, she can only stand behind Fan Wubing, she can be regarded as an entourage, in fact, it is a great honor for her to be able to participate in this kind of meeting that is at least a major general level You must know that although her military rank is not low now, she is limited by her age, and she is only a major. She usually does not have such opportunities.

Fan Wubing looked here and there, and suddenly found a problem, that is, the commander of the base and He Yun looked a little bit alike, so he couldn't help being curious, could they be relatives? Looking back, he found that He Yun was just standing there, and felt a little bit sorry for it, so he moved his butt half out, then patted the half chair that was vacant, and motioned to He Yun to let her sit next to him.

He Yun was confused by Fan Wubing's pupil-like expression, and shook his head with a smile. In fact, it wasn't that he couldn't find a chair, but that he really didn't have the qualifications to sit on this occasion.

However, Fan Wubing was able to make such a gesture, and He Yun still felt warm in his heart. Although this guy occasionally looks like an upstart, he knows how to be considerate of his subordinates.

Well, now, I can be regarded as his subordinate.

In fact, everyone is more interested in Fan Wubing, and many people are secretly looking at this super rich man who has achieved great success at a young age, especially after hearing that this guy got rid of Lieutenant Colonel Du Pengfei, who was most hopeful for promotion in the base, as soon as he came here. Moreover, the collapse of Lieutenant General Han Zhizhong seems to have something to do with him, everyone is a little afraid of him, could it be that this is a broom star?

Therefore, after seeing Fan Wubing's childlike actions, everyone was a little surprised and smiled. He Yun also noticed that everyone was looking this way, and his face turned slightly red, but Fan Wubing didn't seem to notice it, and winked at him, insisting that he sit with him.

The commander of the base looked a little embarrassed, he coughed, and wanted to say something, but the general next to him also saw the situation here, and said with a smile, "Hehe, Major He Yun, Since Boss Fan doesn’t mind squeezing with you, then you can do what you can. Because it’s the Standing Committee, there are no extra chairs, so you two can make do with it first, and we’ll report the latest situation right now.”

Although the general had spoken, He Yun was still a little uneasy. She glanced at the commander of the base, a little afraid to sit down.

The commander of the base coughed and said, "The chief has said it all. Just sit down. What are you looking at me for?"

The general smiled and said, "You two, father and daughter, really. Hehe."

"Is he your father?" Fan Wubing asked He Yun who had just sat down next to him, and seeing her nodding, he suddenly said, "No wonder I think you two look alike, I thought it was Where are your relatives, but I didn’t expect the base commander to be your father.”

Corruption, there is definitely a suspicion of corruption!

Fan Wubing not only sighed secretly, he had only been at the base for a few days. I met He Yun, Han Chang and Du Pengfei, all of whom were soldiers' children. Apart from the fact that Du Pengfei was an orphan of a martyr, He Yun and Han Chang's fathers were both lieutenant generals of the base, and Du Pengfei was very likely to become a military commander. Han Chang's husband, speaking of it, is a son of a high-ranking cadre. Moreover, the military ranks are much higher than those of ordinary officers. Can't you doubt that there's nothing tricky about it?

However, Fan Wubing obviously didn't have much time to worry about this issue. A word from the commander of the base mobilized everyone's emotions.

"Comrades, I have an update to inform everyone." The commander of the base opened a folder and said to everyone, "According to the temporary notice from the superior, the head of No. 1 will come to the site to inspect the work on the day the satellite is launched. .”

ah? ! Once the news was announced, the people in the room couldn't hold back anymore.

Chief No. 1 came to the scene in person. This is not something that happens all the time. It is enough to show that the superior cares and values ​​our work! Of the four major launch bases in the country, our Jiuquan base is considered a time-honored brand. Now it is the first time to accept an international satellite launch mission. It is an important moment to open the international market. The No. 1 chief can take time out of his busy schedule to come to guide the work. Morale has a great stimulating effect on everyone's enthusiasm for work.

Therefore, when the commander of the base finished speaking, all the people present had bright smiles on their faces, wishing to see Chief No. 1 immediately and listen to his old man's earnest teachings.

Well? Fan Wubing was also very surprised, but his more thought was that this time, he could take a photo with Chief No. 1, and then it would be processed into a large photo and hung on the living room wall of his home to receive guests. Isn't that a very dignified thing when

Thinking of this, Fan Wubing couldn't help laughing, and He Yun who was next to him saw him, and suddenly felt that Fan Wubing's appearance was a little wretched, and he could not help but snort coldly.

"It's a big surprise that Chief No. 1 was able to come and give guidance in person." The commander of the base waved his hand, motioning for everyone to be quiet, and then continued, "After receiving the notification from the superior, a message came back from our launch site. , also surprised us.”

There is actually a second accident? Not only Fan Wubing, but others were also taken aback.

The commander of the base frowned and said, "It will be launched the day after tomorrow, but news came from the launch site just now that the rocket found an abnormal level during the last detection process, that is to say, if the root of the problem is not found, I'm afraid we won't be able to launch on time."

ah? ! Now everyone is stunned there!

Chief No. 1 came to watch the launch process, which was obviously an accident, which was indeed gratifying, and the abnormal detection of the rocket was another accident, which was obviously shocking. The two news came at the same time, which brought great joy to everyone. I feel like I can't tell if I'm surprised or happy.

And the most depressed person is of course Fan Wubing. Don't mention how awkward it is in his heart. What does it mean that good news and bad news arrive at the same time? At this time, he was a little suspicious. Naturally, no one dared to make up this good news, but this bad news, could someone make it up on purpose, just to show that all members of the base are in front of the No. 1 chief? How strong is your coping ability?

But thinking about it, this is unlikely, and it seems that something is really wrong.

Could this launch be a gamble? It's just that this dice cup should be opened or not?

Hehe, the second update has finally been delivered. Tomorrow's first day is more likely to be in the afternoon, because I was notified to listen to the report in the morning, obviously it will take some time. Xiaolang will continue to work hard to code words, and will try his best to update the 4D tomorrow. Then, continue to ask for monthly ticket support. Thanks! *