Lingxiao space station.
This is China's first space station permanently stationed in space. The first Lingxiao core module was launched in 2020. After the International Space Station was decommissioned in 2022, Lingxiao has taken shape and become the only space station in orbit. It is operated by China with the power of one country. Finish.
The Russian Mir core module also chose to connect to the Lingxiao after the International Space Station was decommissioned and disbanded.
Lingxiao is independently manufactured by China. Its size and space are smaller than the International Space Station. It can only accommodate three astronauts for the time being to conduct experimental research.
The three astronauts will be replaced and returned to the ground after a period of time, allowing new astronauts to settle in for research.
Among the astronauts currently stationed on the space station, there are two Chinese astronauts and one Russian astronaut. In addition, there is also a special intelligent robot stationed in the space station.
In the core cabin of Lingxiao, there is 16 cubic meters of space, which is not too small. It is large enough to accommodate three astronauts.
At this time, the three of them were paying attention to the news coming from the ground.
The Goddess is about to deliver supplies and some experimental materials.
As customers of 'Express Delivery', they received news as early as a week ago when the Space Institute of the Academy of Sciences and the Army Ant Group reached a cooperation.
Today is the day when the Goddess takes off, and the three astronauts are also watching the live broadcast.
Fei Jun stood in front of the screen, holding a gripper in his hand.
In space, exercise is very necessary to prevent muscle degeneration and atrophy. He usually exercises when he has time.
He is the first astronaut stationed on the space station and one of the meritorious astronauts who has been in space many times. Currently, he is the highest commander on the space station.
At this time, Fei Jun was also a little nervous and a little expectant.
The Goddess is not an aircraft of the Aerospace Group, but an aircraft of a Chinese enterprise. To him, this is also a manifestation of China's strength.
"The Goddess is expected to arrive in 20 minutes. We have to prepare to receive the courier." Fei Jun looked at the data and time passed and said.
“This plane looks so cool,” Rovsky said in slightly accented Chinese.
Rovsky is the Russian astronaut who has settled in. He once served on the now-decommissioned International Space Station. He is the veteran astronaut with the most experience in space activities among the three of them.
Because Lingxiao is a Chinese space station, all the button signs on the space station are in Chinese.
In order to better communicate and experiment, mastering Chinese is one of the most basic conditions for settling in Lingxiao. All daily communications here are in Chinese.
"It's really cool. After docking, we can go in and take a look. The ground said that the plane is full of intelligent robot pilots."
Liu Yanyun was also looking forward to it.
She is the only female astronaut among the three astronauts.
Although it is sometimes inconvenient for women to stay in space, she still perseveres and shows resilience that is not inferior to that of the two male astronauts.
"I can't wait, Xiaowa is not that good." Rovsky said.
Xiao Wa is a robot stationed in space. It was transformed by the intelligent robots of the Army Ant Group and written into the intelligent core of Xia Wa, which was successfully researched by the Academy of Sciences. She lives in the space station and sometimes replaces astronauts to complete some more dangerous extravehicular missions.
"Start preparations."
Fei Jun put down the gripper in his hand, used his arms to lend some strength, and floated towards the door of the core cabin.
20 minutes passed quickly.
When the Goddess approached the space station, its speed had been adjusted to almost the same as that of the space station. The docking port in front of its abdomen was also exposed, and it was slowly approaching the docking port of the space station.
"Prepare for docking... 300 centimeters... Prepare for docking... 280 centimeters..." The artificial intelligence carried by the Goddess repeated the current state over and over again.
A logo for the interface has appeared on the screen, and adjustments are being made based on slight deviations.
In the command center, everyone was inexplicably nervous and their hands clenched unconsciously.
This is the most critical step.
As long as the docking is successful, this supply mission will be a perfect success.
"Docking... 100 cm... Docking... 50 cm..."
As the data coming back got closer and closer, the hall became quieter and quieter, and I didn't dare to breathe for fear of 'blowing' the target on the screen.
Even Chen Mo, who had always been calm, felt the tension in the air and stared at the screen intently.
Huaxing's palms were sweating. For this kind of thing, those with a weak heart should prepare heart-saving pills. If it fails and causes huge losses, the consequences will be very terrible.
"Docking...30cm...Docking...10cm..."
On the screen, the moment the two docking ports closed, everyone's hearts beat hard, their breaths stagnated, and their whole bodies lifted up.
"The docking was successful."
Four words, like the sound of nature.
The tense atmosphere exploded instantly, and the first round of applause sounded. The entire hall was filled with thunderous applause, cheers and laughter, filling every corner.
Chen Mo also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
If this fails and something goes wrong, he will have a greater responsibility, but luckily it was completed successfully.
In the space station, Fei Jun heard the intelligent system report that the docking was successful, which put his heart at ease and showed a relaxed smile.
"Successful."
"I can't wait."
Rovsky shouted excitedly and waited for the docking hatch to open. Yang Yanyun stood behind Rovsky and waited quietly. From her eyes, she could see great anticipation.
"The air pressure in the docking cabin has returned to normal and the cabin can be opened."
After receiving the prompt, Fei Jun opened the door to the docking module, and the door of the aerospace plane's docking module also opened instantly.
"You guys go over there, I'll contact the ground first." After Fei Jun finished speaking, he floated back towards the core cabin. Although he also wanted to go in quickly to see the situation of the Goddess, as the leader here, his work cannot be left behind.
"Hello, I am 'Rat', the pilot robot of the Goddess No. 1. Welcome to the Goddess, Mr. Astronaut, Ms. Astronaut."
"Hello, I am the Goddess No. 2 driving robot 'Niu'. Welcome to your arrival."
Just after entering the space plane, two intelligent robots were standing on the bulkhead of the Goddess. From their perspective, it looked like the robots were hanging upside down.
"My God, it's so beautiful. This robot can stand. There should be electromagnets under its feet. Wait for me to turn over first, Mr. Rat."
After seeing clearly the situation inside the Goddess spacecraft cabin, Rovsky exclaimed in disbelief.
"Hello, Mr. Robot Rat and Mr. Cow." Liu Yanyun also turned over and greeted the two robots.
The Shennu and Lingxiao docked successfully.
This news was spread all over the world via CCTV, and the space research circle was shaken as if a major earthquake had occurred.
The whole of China was in jubilation.
All employees of the Army Ant Group are also celebrating. The Goddess has completed its mission perfectly. Next, they will create unlimited possibilities.
Reports from various media have raised the popularity of the news to the top.
The most powerful group company has finally reached out to space, and the imagination of the future is infinite.
Not long after, the official website of the Marching Ant Group and the official website of the Flying Ant Aerospace Company announced another news. After completing the replenishment mission, the Goddess started the satellite orbit mission and brought nine satellites, all of which successfully entered the predetermined orbit.
The news has pushed the popularity of the Marching Ant Group's Goddess to the sky to its highest climax.
At the height of the limelight, a piece of news was announced, attracting global attention.
NASA has publicly announced that it will join forces with the European Space Agency, the Island Space Research and Development Agency, the Canadian Space Agency, the Indian Space Agency and the Brazilian Space Agency to form a new international joint space research agency.
The second phase of the space station cooperative research project was launched, with a total of 18 countries participating in the plan.
The second phase of the International Space Station core module 'Zeus' will enter space with the returnable heavy-duty launch vehicle 'Falcon 10' in ten days. Other experimental modules will also be launched into space and docked within a month. Form a new space station.
However, the news released by NASA is just the beginning.
NASA had just caused a tidal wave, and another bombshell news came from the Pentagon, triggering an even bigger tsunami.
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