In fact, given that Mars' atmosphere is a hundred times thinner than Earth's, sandstorms themselves are not dangerous. Dangerous are static lightning that occurs with sandstorms, and long-term light decline that prevents solar power devices from obtaining enough energy.
"This is our place for entertainment... Although it seems a bit cramped now, this is the initial stage of starting a business after all, and everything will be fine... Tevye, say hello to everyone."
Yes.
Whether his teammates buy it or not, it's the only thing he can do.
However, if this global dust storm lasts for more than half a year, even if a methane generator can be used as a backup power supply, the situation will become less optimistic...
Tevye, who was playing a game, had a helpless smile on his face, but soon he was reminded by Johnson's eyes and replaced it with a sunny smile.
Johnson ended today's shooting by striking a cool pose for the camera.
So far, 5 episodes of "Mars Diaries" have been released, and it has become one of the most popular online programs in North America. Many TV stations have obtained broadcast rights from Space-X.
However, these things are obviously not suitable to be shown in this half hour, or even if he accidentally shows them, Space-X will kindly delete that part for him when editing the video. .
However, this matter has been taken into consideration by Space-X's Mars colonization project team. The life support unit is equipped with a generator for burning methane, which can replace solar power generation devices for energy supply.
"The happy time is always short, and it's time to say goodbye again. I look forward to meeting you again, and I hope you are looking forward to the next meeting, bye-"
Instead, Jones was moved to attendance duty.
Johnson smiled, stuffed the camera equipment into the pocket of his casual clothes, walked to the door and patted Tevye on the shoulder.
At this moment, footsteps came from the door of the garage, and Tevye, who had finished his game time, came over.
During this period of time, the work at the New Virginia Research Station... or the colony was going quite smoothly. Although it encountered a sandstorm that lasted for 17 hours, it finally passed without incident.
Tevye rolled his eyes, put on VR glasses and continued to fight in the ocean of video games.
At the same time, the first thing the colonists did after landing was to install lightning rods for their new homes to prevent possible accidents...
Talking to the camera and watching the ratings grow on earth tens of millions of kilometers away have become part of his daily way to relieve stress. If there wasn't enough content, editing would take time. He would even like to relax by doing one episode a day.
After the fresh period when he first arrived on Mars, he became quite resistant to going to work and asked to adjust his job to the colony.
He doesn’t shoot these things just to spread negative energy.
"This damn show doesn't make me feel good at all."
But none of these things matter.
Tevye complained: "I don't want to go for a ride. You can go there on your own. There's nothing here but sand! Damn it, why did I come here?"
Although helpless, Johnson still complied with his request.
As he spoke, Johnson picked up the camera equipment from the table and walked to the public activity area nearby, explaining to the audience the interesting things that happened to them and how to use the VR game equipment or treadmills here to pass the time. time.
"Then I really thank you."
"Unfortunately, we encountered the same sandstorm as Opportunity! It's so dark outside that we can't go out to explore today... But don't worry about us. We don't go out not because we are afraid of being blown away by the wind. Even if the thin atmosphere is blowing A tornado blowing on you is no different than scratching an itch."
"Let's talk about something else today. I will show you what we will do in the colony when we can't go out..."
In fact, the broadcast of this "large-scale colonial advertisement" was also quite successful. People surprisingly liked it and discussed life on Mars enthusiastically. After each episode of "Mars Diaries" is broadcast, it will generate a lot of buzz on Facebook and Twitter.
There is no such thing as a road on Mars, and it is slightly better in the desert. The last time he went to drill holes in rock areas to sample, the bumps along the way almost knocked the lunch out of his stomach.
However, what he didn't know was that just as he was comforting Tevye, the NASA ground command center tens of millions of kilometers away had already turned into a mess.
Faced with the complaints from his teammates, Johnson didn't know what to do and could only try to comfort him.
Looking at Johnson standing next to the Mars rover, he crossed his arms and said in a complaining voice.
Fortunately, these tasks themselves do not require many people. Most of the equipment has been highly automated, and sometimes they do not even need to get out of the car.
"Relax, buddy. When the sandstorm stops, I can take you out for a drive."
As the Columbus of this new world, he certainly hoped that more people would be interested in his "New Virginia." Therefore, when he photographs, he usually chooses to show the good side of colonial life, the adventurous but not dangerous side, and ignore the bad parts.
Nearly two weeks have passed since landing on Mars, and three full days have passed since the life support unit was renamed "New Virginia."
In fact, life here is quite boring and far from the utopia Johnson described.
To put it bluntly, their main task is actually to test the life support unit, and most of the other scientific research activities are incidental.
After straightening the camera on the table, Johnson took two steps back, showed his white teeth, smiled and said hello to the camera.
"I will cut out the part just now for you, no need to thank me."
Although they encountered a lot of trouble in adapting to life on Mars in the early days, fortunately they successfully overcame it. At the same time, when cooperating with NASA's ground command center to complete scheduled scientific research missions, Johnson usually takes half an hour every day to record the "Mars Diary" program.
Johnson returned the "good" gesture and winked at him.
"Okay man, everything is going to be fine. We've made it through two months of flying, and our good days have just begun."
Today is the filming of episode 6.
"Hey, everyone, I'm Johnson, captain of the Heart of Gold! Long time no see, we meet again!"
Before setting off for the life support unit, NASA itself had already taken into account the fact that none of the three colonists could move outside the spacecraft.
After taking the audience to see Tevye playing VR games and Jones sitting next to the coffee machine reading a book, Johnson walked to the rover's garage and stood next to his "loved car."
Sandstorms on Mars are indeed nothing to fear.