Chapter 62 Heading to the Sky
Lin Xian nodded.
This conclusion is not difficult to deduce. He also thought of this just now.
Only in this way can we explain why space-time particles that are not subject to external forces and do not interact with any material energy will constantly adjust their directions and pursue the earth.
[There is still something on the earth that is attracting it, or the two are attracting each other, just like the universal gravitation. This is the universal gravitation that belongs to their two objects! 】
"Is it possible that there is another space-time particle on the earth? The two of them are attracting each other?"
Lin Xian asked.
Liu Feng shook his head:
"It shouldn't be possible. If there is, I should be able to detect it. But nothing is absolute. We haven't seen anything or found anything now. We can't just make irresponsible conclusions, right?"
Lin Xian let out a long breath,
Stand up.
Walk up to the globe mold:
"Let's sort out the clues. In other words, in about two months, this space-time particle will arrive on the earth. Only by capturing it can we start further research on it, including calibrating and clearing the space-time clock and detecting the curvature of space-time. , study the cosmological constant, etc..."
"Can you be more specific in terms of time? And the position where space-time particles arrive on the earth, can you confirm it? Is it the earth-moon orbit of 380,000 kilometers? Is it the height of the satellite space station of thousands or hundreds of kilometers? Or is it the space 100 kilometers above the ground? Karman Line? Or maybe this thing will eventually land on the surface and we can catch it with a long fishing net? "
Liu Feng shook his head and stretched out a finger:
"First of all, the specific time, location, and altitude of arriving at the Earth cannot be determined now. I can only confirm that the space-time particles must be heading towards the Earth. Based on my analysis of its trajectory, I think it is possible to land on the surface. It's not big, it should pass through the atmosphere...Of course, I mean if it doesn't change its direction significantly, I can't tell the specifics."
"However, being unsure now does not mean that we will not be sure in the future. When the space-time particles arrive at the Earth almost a week or 10 days ago, I should be able to accurately locate the height and position of it passing the Earth, so I suggest "At present, when we consider the capture plan, we should focus on the near-Earth space area of 10 kilometers to 500 kilometers."
Then, Liu Feng stretched out his second finger:
"Secondly, because this space-time particle has no mass and no entity, conventional means cannot capture it unless it is bound by a special [field]. This is not difficult for me, since I can find it , I can capture it!"
"Give me a month, I can definitely make a [space-time particle trap]. As long as the space-time particle is buckled into the trap, it will be immediately restrained, unable to move, move, and capture The device is in one body... Wherever the capture device is placed, it can take the space-time particles."
"At that time, we can study space-time particles at close range and use them to conduct research. For example, using this space-time particle from other time and space as a reference system coordinate point to calibrate the space-time clock; and the subsequent curvature of space-time, the universe If you study constants, it will be a matter of course.”
"Therefore! The most important and priority thing to consider now is——"
"How to use a space-time particle capture device in the atmosphere or even near-Earth space to get close to and capture this precious space-time particle."
…
Lin Xian and Liu Feng looked at each other.
Answer.
It goes without saying.
[Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. 】
Huang Que, this woman, really has a perfect shot, she already knows everything! She has long known about the existence of space-time particles, that space-time particles will pass through the earth's atmosphere, and that only rockets and spacecraft can capture space-time particles!
Currently, the maximum flight altitude of civil aviation aircraft is 15,000 meters.
The maximum flight altitude of a manned fighter jet is about 25,000 meters.
For unmanned reconnaissance aircraft and aircraft designed specifically for altitude, the world record for the highest flying altitude is just over 30,000 meters.
More than 30,000 meters...
It's just the height of the stratosphere. It's still far away from the 100-kilometer Kármán line and the higher reaches of space.
so.
Just like the note Huang Que left for the two of them in the laboratory.
Only rockets, spacecrafts, satellites, and even... the aerospace plane that Dragon Kingdom has just successfully launched can carry out this "Spacetime Particle Capture Mission."
"Lin Xian."
Liu Feng patted the table and said impatiently:
"I'll go to Gansu, to Jiuquan!"
Boom boom boom——————
Hot gas streams spurted out from under the jet's wings, propelling the heavy passenger plane to take off and climb into the clouds.
Gansu.
It is located in the northwest of the Dragon Kingdom, the Loess Plateau in many people's minds.
Because it is located at the junction of the eastern monsoon region, the northwest arid and semi-arid region, and the Qinghai-Tibet alpine region, the climate characteristics are very complex, and it is also called the most complex region with the most complex climate types in my country.
Jiuquan City is located in the northwest of Gansu Province; and the famous Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is located in the northeastern area of Jiuquan City. The terrain here is flat, dry and rainless all year round, and sparsely populated. It is an excellent area for establishing a spacecraft launch site.
When the plane dived and landed, Lin Xian looked through the porthole and saw a landscape completely different from that of the southern land——
yellow.
To put it simply, it is this word.
The yellow color that catches the eye is the most intuitive impression given by the vast Loess Plateau.
After getting off the plane.
The two got into the vehicle they had arranged in advance and headed to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
Lin Xian originally thought of contacting Huang Que first.
But it's a pity...
The two met each other a few times and did not leave any contact information. They did not know what to do if they were stopped by guards on the way to Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
There is no other way, just take it one step at a time.
After leaving Jiuquan City and arriving at the area where Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is located...as far as the eye can see, there is the familiar yellow color again.
The earth is yellow,
The distance is yellow,
Only the sky is a clear, cloudless blue, and the rest of the land, southeast, northwest, all feels like long stretches of yellow sand.
In fact, these seemingly yellow sand surfaces are still planted with a kind of grass that can lock water and fix sand. However, the color of this grass is also yellow and sparse. Lin Xian does not know what type it is.
All the way away, I saw the signboard of Longguo Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
Looking further into the distance, we can see the towering towers and the huge park surrounded by walls.
In this way, they arrived at the gate of the launch center unimpeded... The dust stirred up along the way was still very conspicuous, because except for their car, there were no other vehicles around.
Just when Lin Xian stood in front of the gate, wondering how the journey was so smooth——
Blah blah blah!
The door of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center opened with a bang, and a tall and plump woman wearing a thick cotton coat and huge sunglasses that covered half of her face walked out.
She smiled.
Take off your sunglasses.
Crystal blue eyes exuded light as clear as the sky, looking at Lin Xian and Liu Feng standing in front of the door:
"too slow!"
…
In the launch site, Huangque pointed to the launch tower in front:
"Some time ago, at the end of last year, Dragon Kingdom's first successful aerospace plane took off from here. The aerospace plane is different from normal aircraft. It does not take off through a runway, but is launched into a predetermined orbit through a rocket. , can it start its own booster device and perform missions in near-Earth space.”
"The Shenzhou rocket used this launch tower at that time. When we use the aerospace plane, it will be the same as the process configuration during the test flight. We will launch from here, and then land at Alxa Airport when we land... At that time, the aerospace plane was no different from an ordinary aircraft. It only needed rocket boosting during launch, otherwise it would not be able to fly to such a high orbit. "
Huang Que explained it to the two of them seriously, but in fact, the two of them were not stupid. They had already studied it before coming.
They had already guessed it.
Huang Que is so powerful that even the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center can handle it, so he must be able to handle an important national weapon like an aerospace plane.
Sure enough, it was just as the two imagined.
The aerospace plane is different from ordinary aircraft. The power fuel it uses is actually roughly the same as a rocket. It has its own oxidant. Whether in a thin atmosphere or a vacuum universe, it can be burned and ejected to obtain forward momentum.
Ordinary aircraft, including fighter jets, use conventional engines.
This kind of engine relies heavily on oxygen in the atmosphere to help burn fuel, which is then ejected to obtain kinetic energy.
This is also the reason why ordinary airplanes and fighter jets cannot fly at an altitude of 30,000 meters... The atmosphere at an altitude of 30,000 meters is already very thin, with only one percent of the density of the atmosphere at sea level. This level of oxygen content is no longer enough to support Engine burns. Even with a series of high-tech pressurized air technologies, the most technologically advanced aero engines cannot support high-altitude flights of 30,000 to 40,000 meters.
But aerospace planes are different.
Its fuel and boost method determine that it does not rely on oxygen in the atmosphere and can go wherever it wants.
Since Liu Feng analyzed that the height range of the appearance of space-time particles is roughly within the space range of 10 kilometers to 500 kilometers...
That aerospace plane is simply tailor-made for them!
It's definitely not possible to use a rocket. The rocket is too fast and flies over in a flash. How can there be time to capture a space-time particle the size of an apple baseball? Not to mention that the rocket is a one-way ticket... If Lin Xian and Liu Feng are really launched up, how will they come back?
Moreover, Liu Feng is now not sure whether this space-time particle is visible or not, and whether it can be seen by the naked eye.
Using satellites or space stations to capture them is even more impossible.
They appear to be stationary, but they actually orbit the Earth very quickly... The space station only takes 90 minutes to orbit the Earth.
Moreover, the height restrictions of satellites and space stations are strict. If the height of space-time particles drops below 300 kilometers, we can only stare.
Therefore, combined.
An aerospace aircraft with flexibly controllable altitude, strong maneuverability, controllable direction and precise movement has become an excellent choice for performing missions in the atmosphere and near-Earth space.
"Our mission must be kept highly confidential."
Huang Que looked at Lin Xian on the left and Liu Feng on the right:
"You two should understand that you must not let any outsiders, anyone we can't trust, know what we are doing, what we are capturing, and when we will act."
"So... in order to ensure nothing goes wrong, we must personally fly or even operate the aerospace aircraft."
"How is that possible!" Liu Feng exclaimed:
"It takes a long time to train to fly. In 2 months, it would be amazing to be able to train ourselves to ride on an aerospace plane safely... To put it bluntly, this kind of thing is no different from an astronaut! How about operating an aerospace plane?" Yes, it’s simply a fantasy!”
"You misunderstood what I meant."
Huang Que blinked her deep blue pupils and looked at Liu Feng:
"I have already arranged for the pilot of the aerospace plane. He is a trustworthy person. And he will only be responsible for our physical training, technical guidance, and operating the aerospace plane in the next two months...that is, He said that he would stay in the cab the whole time and would not participate in our [space-time particle capture plan].”
"What I mean by operating an aerospace aircraft is operating the external robotic arm."
Huang Que took out his mobile phone and showed them a picture of an aerospace plane extending its mechanical arm:
"We are not professional astronauts, let alone operate outside the cabin, so we can only operate the external mechanical arm in the cabin to capture space-time particles. In fact, this is the only task that requires us to actually operate. Of course, we don’t have to deal with it, and we don’t have the ability to do it.”
"So, from the perspective of confidentiality, we cannot let anyone other than ourselves operate this robotic arm. Liu Feng, I don't know what Lin Xian told you, but the matter of [space-time particles] is absolutely unknown. What must not be exposed is that only we know what we are doing and what we have captured.”
Lin Xian nodded, agreeing with Huang Que's idea.
Looking at it now, this space-time particle is far more important than they imagined...
He even wondered whether Jask's right hand pointing to the sky and the words "We'll see you in the sky" he left for himself were referring to this hard-won and very precious space-time particle?
Anyway...
This is a rare opportunity.
Perhaps this is the turning point of all mysteries and dilemmas now, and we must seize it!
Liu Feng looked at Huang Que with a look of complaint:
"Of course I have no objection to what you said. I listen to Lin Xian. But, you already knew about space-time particles! Why didn't you tell me when you were working as a Riddler in the laboratory? Even if you don't know clearly enough, at least Can you say the word space-time particle? Even if you say it without explaining it... I will definitely save a lot of time when I hear this word."
hehe.
Huang Que shook his head and smiled:
"I couldn't say it before, but I can say it now. Of course, the [space-time elasticity] has increased."
"Space-time elasticity?" Liu Feng was confused.
"Let Lin Xian explain it to you slowly from now on." Huang Que doesn't plan to teach Liu Feng, or maybe she can't teach:
"Of course I can communicate with you what you have realized on your own. If you can't understand it on your own, don't ask me. I can't answer any of your questions."
"Okay, let's get down to business. Except for the person who is the coach and the aerospace plane pilot, the three of us are not enough, or too few. This space-time particle capture operation is full of uncertainties, and In addition to driving, we don’t need to take care of various other things, such as reading instruments, reporting data, operating robotic arms, back-up support, even delivering tools, etc... The more manpower the better, of course, it’s still the same sentence , must be based on sufficient trust.”
…
After hearing this, Lin Xian and Liu Feng looked at each other.
"Do you have anyone to recommend Liu Feng?" Lin Xian looked at Liu Feng.
Liu Feng shook his head:
"I have no relatives now, and Li Qiqi is gone. The only person I know well in this world is you, the only one."
"Then I don't have any suitable candidates." Lin Xian spread his hands:
"I can't bring people from my company over, right? To be honest, it's not that I don't trust them, it's just that I still don't trust them on such an important matter, and I don't want them to know."
suddenly.
Lin Xian thought of a round figure.
"Gao... Yang..."
Lin Xian looked at Huangque:
"I suggest that since you know everything and know everything, you might as well see who is reliable and bring a few people over. If you can help us to this point, I still trust you. If you insist on letting me find it myself... then I can only call Gao Yang over, but he is very unreliable. Although he is not a bad person and has no evil intentions, his brain is really... not very sensitive. "
"Gao Yang."
When Huang Que heard this name, he smiled inexplicably, as if he was familiar with it:
"Of course it's okay with Gao Yang."
"Do you know Gao Yang?" Lin Xian was a little surprised.
These two people... can't be beaten with eight poles! He is not a person of the same painting style at all, or even a person of the same world.
"I don't know him." Huang Que said softly:
"But... I can tell you straightforwardly that Gao Yang has no problem and can be trusted."
"Fine."
The oriole is carefully selected.
Since the oriole said that Gao Yang is fine, then Gao Yang must be fine.
Gao Yang has been a game master since he was a child, starting from playing Contra on red and white mobile phones, and then moving on to competitive games such as arcade King of Fighters, StarCraft, DOTA, and LOL... Although Gao Yang is not up to the level of professional players, he was a student in Hangzhou back then. There is still no rival in the circle.
Gao Yang's [micro-operation] is very strong, which is what everyone often calls computer operation level.
Lin Xian believed that the task of operating the aerospace plane's mechanical arm could be given to Gao Yang. He would definitely learn this kind of thing quickly, and with a certain amount of talent, he would be at least more reliable than himself in handling it.
Huang Que handed the two of them a piece of paper with the address of the imperial capital written on it.
"According to Liu Feng's calculations, it only takes two months for space-time particles to reach the Earth's atmosphere."
"We must train in these two months, at least to the point where we can fly on an aerospace aircraft... Don't underestimate this part. It is still somewhat different from flying on an airplane. You must train; if you have the spare capacity, If so, you should become more familiar with the equipment operation of the aerospace aircraft’s passenger cabin and operation cabin so that you are prepared.”
"So, Lin Xian, you go back and solve Gao Yang's problem. Three days later, we will meet at this secret training base for astronauts. I have completely borrowed this place. There is no one else but us. It is absolutely safe and no information will be leaked." "
Liu Feng raised his hand:
"I still need to make a space-time particle trap, and I will probably go there a while later. After I finish manufacturing it, I will take the space-time particle trap with me and go to the secret training base in the Imperial Capital to find you."
"Can."
Huang Que nodded, looked at the two of them and smiled:
"Then, let's go each other's way! From now on..."
"We are a team!"
…
East China Sea, tavern.
Gao Yang drank a glass of wine, sighed, and shook his head:
"Hey... no, Lin Xian, you didn't give me leave."
He smacked his lips:
"I told the store manager that during the next two months of long leave, I don't need a salary, and I don't have to pay social security. I will pay it myself, or even the position can be waived for me... I just want to take a two-month long leave. Accompanying my brother on something very important.”
"Then don't do it."
Lin Xian picked up a peanut with chopsticks and chewed:
"I told you a long time ago to stop working. Come to RWE and work in any position. Or what project do you want to work on? What are your dreams? I'll give you investment points, so don't sell cars."
"Hey, you can't say that about Lin Xian."
Gao Yang filled himself up with wine:
"It's not that I love one profession. I have always felt that there is no distinction between high and low in work, and I do seem to have a talent for sales. Just like you said... I was born to sell, and I was born to do sales. material!”
"My personal value is only so much, and my horizons are only so much. I am quite happy to mix and match in this circle. If you really ask me to be a department team leader, or to start my own business and be a boss, I know that I don't have that. It’s not that I don’t want to break through or leave this comfort zone.”
"I know my own position very well. I only have this ability, and I can talk a little and use words. But hey, in the final analysis, the world is big! My brothers are the biggest!"
Gao Yang picked up the wine glass and clinked it with Lin Xian:
"Resign! Resign! I quit!"
"At worst, after I come back from Jiuquan with you, I will find another place to sell cars! Anyway, the current recession of oil cars is not good. Then I will switch to a new energy 4S store to sell them!"
Lin Xian smiled slightly.
It can be seen that Gao Yang is actually very reluctant to part with this job. After all, after working for so many years, there may indeed be some feelings, some interpersonal interactions, and some self-identity and sense of accomplishment and value.
Lin Xian couldn't bear to have him resign for her sake.
He raised his head, drank the wine in the glass, and placed the glass on the table:
"Don't panic, don't be in a hurry to resign, wait for me at your 4S store tomorrow."
Return home in the evening.
He dialed Huang Que's number.
…
The next day, 4S store.
Lin Xian walked in and handed Gao Yang a thin, plain, folded A4 paper with few words on it, like a blank sheet of paper:
"Give this to your boss."
"What is this!" Gao Yang asked.
"Don't worry about it. Just give it to the boss. Go to the boss directly, not the store manager."
30 seconds later, Gao Yang entered the CEO's office.
In 38 seconds, the boss rolled around and rubbed Gao Yang's shoulders, respectfully! Like facing a formidable enemy! Send Gao Yang out:
"It's okay! Go! Just go! You will still be paid here! Your job will be retained! No, no, no... you will be promoted when you come back! This store manager will do it for you!"
"Tell me about it... Hey, Gao Yang! My brother Gao! How could such a trivial matter alarm the country! You, you, you... you really scared me to death!"
"Don't talk nonsense after you go out! When you come back to this store, you will be the store manager! I will upgrade the current store manager to the head office, and you will work in this store! From now on, you will be responsible for this store. Forget it!”
Gao Yang looked confused, looked at Lin Xian who was smiling and said nothing, and took the A4 white paper handed over by the boss with both hands.
He opens...
I found that the white paper was very blank, with only a red seal in the lower right corner!
The top department in the entire Dragon Kingdom!
The unit name of the red seal is very short, starting with the character "国"... there are only three characters.
Very short.
But Gao Yang was so frightened that his legs softened and he almost fell to the ground.
On the top of this piece of paper, there are three simple words written -
【Let him go】
…
The next day.
The Imperial Capital, a secret training base for astronauts.
In the hall.
Aerospace plane pilot and coach Wei Cheng, Lin Xian, and Gao Yang lined up.
The oriole stood three or four meters in front of them, as if the leader was lecturing.
"No!"
Gao Yang shouted:
"Only the four of us!?"
He pointed at himself, looked at Lin Xian on the left, looked at Wei Cheng who was wearing the national aerospace uniform, and looked at the beautiful Huang Que opposite:
"Only the four of us are driving a spaceship!?"
"Have you seen that childhood cartoon? The one where two mice drive a plane and a tank, Shuke and Beta?!"
Wei Cheng, who was ten years older than them, smiled slightly and corrected:
"The aerospace plane is not a spaceship. If the flight altitude is not high, it is not that complicated."
Huang Que looked at Gao Yang and smiled as if she had known this long ago:
"Besides...it's not four people, it's five people."
She turned her head and looked at the corridor next to her:
"Have you changed your clothes? Come out quickly! Everyone is here and we're waiting for you!"
"I'm here--"
A pleasant voice like a lark came.
And with the voice, the elastic, dark brown fluffy high ponytail jumped out of the corner of the wall.
The girl jumped out in a form-fitting space training suit, with the teardrop mole at the corner of her eye just right, and her charming eyes curved into two lovely crescents.
"Senior Lin Xian! Senior Gao Yang!"
Swish.
She stood still.
Two dimples appeared at the corners of her mouth, and she saluted the two people in a refreshing smile:
"Chu Anqing! Return to the team!"