Since becoming the chief designer of the Lunar Orbit Construction Committee, his work has suddenly become busy.
Just then, the knock on the door rang again.
"The bad news is that we received news this morning..." After hesitating for a moment, Hou Guang took a deep breath and said, "The BFR rocket launched by Space-X last month has landed on the surface of Mars at 13:00 Beijing time today. .”
After stopping the pen in his hand, Lu Zhou looked at the door, cleared his throat and spoke.
And even if we put aside the economic cost, being able to achieve self-sufficiency in living materials on the moon, this kind of psychological satisfaction cannot be bought with money alone...
Seeing the serious expression on Hou Guang's face, Lu Zhou was stunned for a moment, then said with a smile.
The door opened, and a young female assistant in professional attire walked in from the outside holding a thick stack of documents.
If the entire outer space exploration program is compared to a small boat sailing on the sea, then his position is the helmsman. If something goes wrong here, the whole ship will also go wrong.
"Okay, Professor."
Sensing Lu Zhou's surprise, Hou Guang smiled and explained, "It's okay, we originally used improved potato seeds, and the constant temperature system of the planting unit keeps it at the most suitable growth temperature. Two A month is not an exaggeration."
Already landed? !
"It is said... that they succeeded."
If China plans to build colonies on the moon or even more distant planets, unlocking this branch of the technology tree is essential.
On the other side, not only good news came from the Yuegong, but also good news came from the Gurbantunggut Desert not to be outdone.
Therefore, even if he is not interested in these trivial things, he can only sit here patiently, read every document from beginning to end, identify the reliable projects or plans, and sign his name on them. name.
"I understand, just put it on the table first."
"This is indeed good news," Lu Zhou paused and smiled before continuing to ask, "What about the bad news?"
As for Lu Zhou, the chief designer, he is responsible for deciding where these funds should be spent, or in other words, which research and development projects should be used.
At the same time, this document also contains a conceptual drawing of the first phase of the space station project sent by Hangke Group, as well as a completion schedule for the remaining components.
Upon hearing these words, Lu Zhou's face gradually showed a hint of surprise.
"There's good news and bad news, which one do you want to hear first?"
Generally speaking, both documents are good news, especially the document sent by the space agency, which highly praises the outstanding contribution made by Jinling Institute of Advanced Studies in the lunar orbit construction project.
Hou Guang looked at him with a solemn expression and said.
While drinking coffee, Lu Zhou briefly flipped through the two documents sent from the External Liaison Office.
Based on this information, Lu Zhou will decide on the subsequent launch schedule for the node module, energy module, experimental module, work module and other space station components through discussions at the Lunar Orbit Construction Committee meeting.
So far, Biosphere A has been running successfully for a month. During this month, the volunteers enclosed in the artificial biosphere have successfully achieved the expected goals. Through limited water input and a small amount of waste discharge, they have initially achieved life. The circulation of materials.
"Okay," the female assistant nodded, walked to the desk, took the files out of the folder, placed them in the corner of the desk, and asked softly, "Is there anything else I can help you with?"
Lu Zhou turned to the document in his hand and looked towards the door.
Lu Zhou nodded and said.
Jinling Institute for Advanced Study.
Although he has never farmed or engaged in research in this area, he has heard that it usually takes three months for potatoes to mature from sowing to maturity.
Now, it has only taken less than two months from the successful start-up of the planting unit to the harvest. I have to say that this speed is really amazing.
"Already harvested? So fast?"
The entire Chinese nation's funding for lunar construction projects has to go through this pen in his hand.
At present, in this field, the United States, which once led the "Biosphere 2" experiment, is relatively far away, and the Ares life support unit that has been launched to Mars is an application of this technology.
"Please come in."
Lu Zhou, who was sitting at his desk, was also reviewing the documents on the desk meticulously.
"Please come in."
"Closed-loop life support technology" is one of the most important prerequisite technologies for colonizing the moon and even Mars. It is also an important part of the entire lunar orbit construction plan.
But even so, at a time when launch costs exceed tens of thousands of dollars per kilogram, the cost of growing food on the moon is far cheaper than growing food on earth.
Potatoes grown in space growing units are undoubtedly many times more expensive than those grown on Earth.
In short, the elder who serves as the chairman is responsible for controlling the total amount of funds and deciding how much funding the entire lunar orbit construction plan can receive based on the scientific, economic, and cultural value of the lunar orbit project.
The young female assistant nodded, turned and walked to the water dispenser, made Lu Zhou a cup of instant mocha, brought it over, and then left the office quietly.
The successful entry of the Yuegong core module into orbit not only established a first-mover advantage for China in the development of lunar resources, but also won China a huge reputation in the world.
If everything goes well and quickly, maybe next year, China will be able to send its colonists to the surface of the moon.
Just when Lu Zhou was deep in thought about a report on the technical feasibility demonstration of lunar mining engineering equipment, there was a knock on the door.
"Just bring me some coffee."
director's office.
"When did you learn to tell the truth?" After a pause, he said casually, "Then... let's start with the good news."
After reading Professor Hu's report to the end, a look of relief appeared on Lu Zhou's face.
As early as a month ago, when Lu Zhou was still studying how to send the Yuegong to the lunar orbit, the "Tinder Project" completed the construction of the first phase of the project, and under the leadership of Professor Hu Yang, launched the biosphere the operation of a.
Pushing open the door of the office, Hou Guang, the director of the Institute of Aerospace Science and Technology, walked in quickly with a serious face. Before Lu Zhou could ask what happened, he got straight to the point.
Lu Zhou, whose expression became increasingly serious, and who sat up straight in his office chair, immediately continued to ask, "How was the landing?"
Hou Guang: "The good news is that the planting unit we deployed on the moon has successfully harvested the first batch of potatoes!"
"Professor, here are the documents sent from Huanong University and the Aviation Administration. The External Development and Liaison Office asked me to send them to you."