Time flies, and life always moves forward in what appears to be a highly repetitive day.
Only when some big festivals come, will I suddenly realize that it turns out that before I know it, it is the end of the year again.
On Christmas day, Xue Xue and Xiao Yao spent a sweet two-person world.
In the morning, they attended an astronomy lecture and, with the help of virtual reality and augmented reality, experienced the view of Earth from the capsule and simulated how astronauts perform their daily tasks in zero gravity.
It was a really different feeling.
After jumping out of the frame, the entire field of vision opens up.
"Space travel, it would be nice if there was one day."
"Although now, to a certain extent, it is also achieved, but I hope, not just to low-Earth orbit."
At present, there are companies planning space tourism in the world, all of which focus on the development of "suborbital space tourism" with relatively low technical thresholds and costs.
"You can think of it as a cosmic version of a roller coaster." Xiao Yao happened to be sitting next to Xue Xue on the day when he saw the relevant news. Seeing her curious expression, he explained: "The spaceship will carry passengers to the edge of the universe, where there is no gravity. It travels at high altitudes for a period of time, giving passengers the experience of overlooking the earth and floating in the space capsule."
"How tall is that?"
"Well, it generally refers to more than 100 kilometers above sea level. It is defined by the International Aviation Federation, also called the Carmen line. It is the boundary between the atmosphere and space. The speed required to maintain flight lift at this altitude exceeds the orbital speed."
"Well, does that count as going into space?"
"It's into space, yes, broadly speaking, but because the flight path intersects the atmosphere or the Earth's surface, it can't complete a full orbit."
Xue Xue suddenly realized.
"I see, then I understand."
Looking at the follow-up reports on the size of the space economy market and the scheduled fares for future flights, Xue Xue sighed: "It's really rich people's entertainment."
Although the economic conditions of the Xue family were quite good, the lowest ticket was worth the income of Xue Anbang and Yang Xiaoxiao for one or two years.
"Do you want to go too?"
"Well, you should ask another way."
"Um?"
"If conditions permit, does anyone want to take a ride?"
Hearing this, Xiao Yao was stunned for a moment, then laughed.
"The cost will definitely get lower and lower."
"But it will take a long time before ordinary people can afford it." Xue Xue turned her head. "And the number of passengers carried at a time is in the single digits. It is difficult to compare with the plane or the high-speed rail."
Xiao Yao blinked.
"I will work hard."
"what?"
"Strive to take you on a space trip in my lifetime."
Xiao Yao's brows and eyes were smiling, and his lacquered pupils were shining brightly.
Although his attitude was not particularly serious, however, Xue Xue, who knew Xiao Yao well enough, felt it right away. The seriousness of the man's words may be comparable to the vows at the wedding.
In an instant, her heart beat a beat.
Especially after Xiao Yao leaned over and approached.
The excessively amplified heartbeat creates an illusion like tinnitus.
"Okay," she heard herself say, "I believe you can do it."
Since then, Xue Xue will always pay attention to information and reports in this regard.
Xiao Yao also noticed this, and it just so happened that their professor said that the space agency, academic research institutions and local governments are cooperating with each other to hold an astronomy lecture in December. After asking about the detailed plan, Xiao Yao felt that the content was well arranged. , then asked for two tickets through the other party.
A total of four lectures were held, and they were held on two weekends. Xiao Yao happened to get a ticket on Christmas Day, so he went straight to the appointment schedule.
At the end of the show, each participant also received a small gift.
is a blind box.
Xue Xue couldn't wait to open it.
"so cute!"
What she got was a model of an astronaut hugging the earth. It was vivid, and the details were done very carefully, which made Xue Xue love it.
"and yours?"
She asked Xiao Yao.
Xiao Yao picked it up and shook it.
It's a rocket.
"Wow, we both got different things." Xue Xue looked very happy. "I'm going to put it on the desk."
"Um."
Seeing her in high spirits, Xiao Yao felt that his mood also jumped up.
After having lunch, the two went to a nearby studio for a walk. They originally planned to watch a movie, but they forgot to make an appointment and the tickets were sold out early. Later, they simply bought tickets for the amusement park luncheon. , Although they only played two facilities, they checked in early to see the location of the fireworks. The two took selfies, held hands, and kissed under the bright night sky. It was the first time they had such a great time.
And these beautiful memories will be eternally frozen under the witness of the fireworks that are as splendid as flaming fires all over the sky.