According to the Russian Space Agency, it will be at 9 a.m. Moscow time on July 11. The Russian Space Agency successfully test-fired the Polar Bear super-heavy launch vehicle at the Baikonur Space Center. In the next two months, it will choose an opportunity to carry out a manned moon landing plan.
After the Army Ant Group announced the retrieval of rock samples from the back of the moon, global space exploration was like a pot of boiling oil. This news about the Russian Space Agency is like a ladle of water being poured into a pot.
Once upon a time, the former Soviet Union, as one of the two superpowers, had to suspend its moon landing plan due to rocket technology problems and its own economic problems. However, before the plan could be restarted, the former Soviet Union disintegrated.
Unexpectedly, decades later, Russia, which inherited most of the legacy of the former Soviet Union, announced the successful test launch of a launch vehicle.
The already turbulent atmosphere exploded among various public opinions.
After Russia announced the date of the moon landing, it caused a chain effect, and other countries followed closely and announced the time of the moon landing.
Reuters news: European Space Agency Director Jan Werner told this reporter that the European Space Agency's "Dawn Project" will officially start the second step in half a month and launch a landing probe to the moon.
The Asahi Shimbun: An insider from the island country's Space Research and Development Agency revealed to our reporter that the island country's Space Development and Research Agency will launch a lunar probe to land on the lunar surface within the next month, officially launching the 'Tsukuyomi Project'.
The New York Times: SpaceX and Israel Aerospace Industries jointly announced that Israel’s second lunar probe, Genesis 2, will launch aboard a Falcon 10 launch vehicle early next month, starting Israel’s second lunar probe. Moonshot.
Times of India news:…
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Many countries have expressed their stance and announced to the media in a high profile that they will launch a lunar lander within the next year, officially launching India's lunar exploration program.
This is the second time that the world's powerful countries have made a concentrated statement to determine the time for lunar exploration after Chen Mo went to space last time.
Many powerful countries do not want to fall behind in the moon landing. The only ones who have not expressed their stance are China and the United States.
These are currently the two most powerful countries in the world. China's development over the years has left others far behind in terms of high technology.
China's moon landing plan has always been carried out step by step. The launch time for next month was determined as early as two months ago. However, after the Army Ant Group successfully obtained the moon rock and returned, the plan remained unchanged.
The only uncertainty left is the United States.
The eyes of the world are all focused on the United States.
This former superpower is certainly not willing to succumb to others in this lively competition.
While the outside world was eagerly anticipating it, sure enough, not long after various countries announced their moon landing plans, NASA finally broke the news.
NASA Administrator Jim Breeden publicly announced to the media that NASA will launch a manned lunar exploration spacecraft to return to the moon on July 26. The launch vehicle this time is the Hercules 2 rocket.
In this mission, the astronauts will stay on the lunar surface for a week and will also place a small research module and a small ecological module on the moon to prepare for the future construction of a lunar base.
After nearly 60 years, the United States returned to the moon.
This news was revealed and instantly grabbed all the headlines.
People familiar with the matter have revealed that the purpose of building a lunar base is to develop helium-3 resources on the moon in the future. China's nuclear fusion technology has matured, and nuclear power plants will be put into use in the near future. The abundant helium-3 resources on the moon will It will replace oil and become the main resource that major powers will compete for in the future. This is also the reason why many powerful countries are vying to land on the moon.
Affected by the news that the United States plans to build a lunar base and develop helium-3 resources, and that China's nuclear fusion power plant is about to be put into use, the impact of the news first exploded in the global stock market.
Global oil prices and coal prices have experienced different declines, and gold prices have surged. Some senior investors say that oil prices fluctuate violently, and gold will become the best safe-haven investment in the next few years. The new energy and high-tech fields will also Will be a good investment direction.
The wave of influence driven by public opinion has attracted global attention, and the United States has also used this news to consolidate its position as hegemon.
The U.S. economic market also became active after various news spread.
In this space race, other countries will not start until next month, but the United States will start at the end of the month, which seems to reveal the United States’ intention to lead the world.
Amid various reports and heated discussions, the 26th arrived.
Kennedy Space Launch Center.
In the waiting room where the final preparations took place, the three astronauts had completed their final physical examinations and were chatting easily.
Already approaching the start of the mission, they are the first astronauts to return to the moon.
In their hands, there are also descriptions of the experiences of the astronauts who landed on the moon. Even though they were already familiar with this information, they still couldn't help but familiarize themselves with it before leaving.
They have no experience, and the moon is a completely unfamiliar place to them. The experience of previous people is of great help to them.
The importance and significance of this mission are extraordinary.
It was an era when the two countries were competing for hegemony. The moon landing was a battle for words, proving that they were very powerful. Now is a turning point in history, which is of extraordinary significance. If they succeed, they will gain a place and take the lead in the future competition for energy resources. It can prove that after decades, they are still strong.
"When we get to the moon, do you think it would be better for us to get out first?" Van Artives said.
He is the oldest and most experienced of the three astronauts. He has been to the International Space Station many times and has also performed spacewalks. Although he was under great pressure this time when he landed on the moon, he must maintain a calm mind. , psychological state is very important.
The two colleagues on either side of him are also experienced astronauts.
"this is a problem."
The youngest-looking astronaut on the left tilts his head.
"People only remember the first person. Everyone in the world knows that Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon, but Mr. Aldrin, who set foot on the moon 19 minutes after Mr. Armstrong, is not well known."
"In this case, let's use the most technological method in the universe to decide who will step on it first." The astronaut on the right said.
"Which method is the most technical?" Van Artives and the young astronaut on the left both looked at him.
"Scissors, rock, paper."
“…”
The three of them laughed instantly.
While they were talking and laughing, the staff of the launch center came in and led them away. Now that the rocket is about to launch, they have to enter the rocket's lunar module and wait.
Jim looked at the Hercules 2 rocket pointing straight into the sky on the launch tower in the distance.
It was a three-stage super-heavy launch vehicle, which was larger than the Saturn 5 that carried out the Apollo program back then. The diameter of the first-stage rocket reached an astonishing 15 meters and the height reached more than 130 meters.
This rocket is the key to this moon landing plan.
The whole world is paying attention to this launch. If it is successful, they will flex their muscles in front of the world.
"Director, the astronauts have successfully entered the lunar module. There are still 3 hours and 10 minutes until launch." Jim's secretary stopped beside him and said.
"Mr. Kane, do you want to do a final check?" Jim looked at Kane.
This weird guy didn't have a good impression on him.
Since arriving at the launch center, he hasn't spoken much, his behavior is very irritating, and his emotional intelligence is negative. If it weren't for his terrifying research and development capabilities, Jim wouldn't want to see him.
He was a dignified NASA director, but when they were together, he seemed to be working as Kane's lackey, which made him very unhappy and embarrassing.
But this guy is really good. When he directed the assembly of the rocket, it went surprisingly smoothly. He also conducted various inspections meticulously and found several small problems that other staff members ignored.
"No need." Kane shook his head, and after finishing speaking, he went back to the command and control room.
Jim looked depressed.
Everything is ready.
The whole world is paying attention to this launch, and the domestic media in the United States are preparing to broadcast it live.
This is their chance to make their country great again.
Three hours later, with global attention, the Hercules 2 rocket soared into the sky from the launch tower of the Kennedy Space Center.
(End of chapter)