My science and technology museum - Chapter 271 We succeeded

After the solid-state integrated thrust engine rocket was successfully launched and reached the corresponding altitude, the transport module carrying the cable was successfully separated and then slowly flew to the base of the space station and space port.

At this stage of the mission, the astronauts in the space station will go out to operate and install the cables.

Because after the Tiangong space station was built, astronauts would basically be replaced every once in a while to conduct various scientific experiments and cabin maintenance. In addition, the entire cable installation process was already very familiar, so it was not difficult to complete it.

Although it was a little off tempo along the way, it was still very successful in the end.

The main thing is that when placing the cable, it should not be too long, and the angular velocity of the head and tail should be the same to prevent it from deviating from the axis and damaging the overall structure.

“Tiangong reports that the cable from the near-Earth spaceport to the space station has been installed.”

Thursday, October 1, 2026.

clear.

Dengtian Island.

Ground station control center.

Xu Lei’s face suddenly became relaxed as he listened to the astronaut report coming from the main control screen. He then turned to look at Wu Chuping next to him: “Commander Wu, it seems that our main body splicing work is going smoothly.”

“This is all thanks to the splicing plan you designed, Academician Xu.” Wu Chuping also smiled: “Otherwise, it would be difficult to achieve the current progress.”

The rocket was launched successfully, the cable safely arrived at the near-Earth space port, and the first stage of installation work was completed, which really gave the entire splicing mission a good start.

It is understandable that Xu Lei is happy about this.

Who asked the main body of the entire space elevator to be spliced ​​and just talk about it? If there is a mistake in the process, not only the cable will have an accident, but also the space station and the near-Earth space port will suffer heavy losses. Even if you want to start the splicing work again, the key will be Delay a lot of time.

Now that the most important cables from the near-Earth spaceport to the space station have been installed, the remaining section from the space station to the ground station will be relatively easy.

Even if this stage requires the longest cable.

The reason why we chose to carry out the final splicing task on this day was naturally a deliberate decision.

I just want to give you a gift on this special day.

Xu Lei saw Wu Chuping’s performance clearly and knew that the other party was also extremely excited at the moment, so he didn’t say anything more and quickly turned his attention to the control screen.

“Continuing with the cable installation from the space station to the ground station.”

“Be sure to strictly follow the installation requirements.”

After giving the instructions to the installer again, he turned his head and glanced at Xingtong beside him. He also did not leave her idle: “Xingtong, monitor the laser positioning to ensure that the position of the cable does not deviate.”

“Complete the mission resolutely.”

“It’s the boss.”

With the astronauts and Xingtong responding without hesitation, the main body splicing task was once again carried out in an orderly manner.

The connection point of the cable on the base of the near-Earth space port must be aligned with the ground station tower. Even a centimeter difference will cause the main body of the space elevator to fail to be spliced, and things will become complicated at that time.

Therefore, during the installation process of the cable, laser positioning must be performed at all times.

Leaving this matter to Xingtong will undoubtedly ensure zero mistakes, and it can also be seen that Xu Lei attaches great importance to this work.

The cable gradually extends from the sky to the ground. Looking up, it looks like a ladder extending from high altitude. Anyone who sees this strong visual impact will make the body tremble involuntarily, as if the blood in the body is boiling and burning.

Countless pairs of eyes from all over the world are watching closely.

at the same time.

Dali Rover Island.

In the lounge of the chief executive of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Hayden and Marsne were sitting on the sofa watching the live broadcast of the main body splicing mission.

But judging from the red wine glasses shaking in their hands, it seemed that they were not congratulating the future technology for building a space elevator, but more like they were simply watching a show.

I wish there would be an accident in the process.

“The number of people online is actually as high as hundreds of millions. Future technology is really good at creating gimmicks.”

Masen put the wine glass to his mouth and took a sip, staring at the number of people online in the upper left corner of the live broadcast room. If he said he was not envious, it would be a lie.

Obviously both companies are companies, but his space exploration technology has not achieved such a high level of popularity for manned landing on the moon, so you may be a little unconvinced.

You must know that what they are watching now is an overseas live broadcast room. There are still so many people willing to watch under hostile circumstances. It can only be said that the popularity of the space elevator is indeed much higher than that of the launch vehicle.

On the other hand, a smile appeared on the corner of Hayden’s mouth next to him, he raised his glass and said: “I think this is a good thing. When their space elevator has problems, they will lose their face to the whole world without us adding fuel to the fire.”

“Chief Hayden is right. I believe the next development of the story will be very exciting.” After hearing what Hayden said, Masen was deeply satisfied.

So what if the live broadcast room is very popular?

In the end it will only make you more embarrassed.

His thoughts stayed here, and Masen’s mood suddenly improved a lot. He raised his head and drank the red wine in the glass, and continued to look at the live broadcast in front of him.

Just the next second, a familiar voice suddenly came to my ears.

“How is the lunar base project going?” Hayden thought of his own project, and casually brought the topic to business at this time.

It has been several months since they landed on the moon to explore lunar resources. During these months, they have not carried out any new launch missions. Thinking that the lunar base is still blank, he will inevitably feel a little anxious.

Especially during the time when the main body of the space elevator is being spliced.

Regardless of whether the future technology space elevator can operate, their moon base and many subsequent plans cannot be delayed.

Hearing Hayden suddenly ask about this matter, Marsen was not too surprised. He had obviously guessed this question a long time ago and answered it without any hesitation.

“At present, we have determined the specific location of the lunar base, and the modular equipment that allows astronauts to survive on the moon for a long time has also been successfully launched. If nothing unexpected happens, a new launch mission will be carried out this month to send several astronauts. Go to the lunar surface and serve as the first base resource pioneers.”

His words were filled with confidence and pride.

No matter how you look at it, you are confident about this mission.

As the head of NASA, Hayden has been under pressure from the commander-in-chief during this period.

It is hoped that a lunar base can be built as soon as possible and enough astronauts will be sent to the base to work and mine lunar resources.

At the same time, the ultra-large laser weapons planned to be installed on the moon are also being researched and manufactured under Tripp’s instruction. They will be transported to the moon in batches with the help of heavy-duty launch vehicles for assembly.

In this way, we can realize our absolute right to speak on Earth.

Now that he heard that the construction of the lunar base would officially begin soon, Hayden was naturally in a very good mood.

“very good.”

“It seems that Yanfang will not be able to surpass us in the construction of the moon base no matter what this time. This is great news.”

He praised Masen’s work without hesitation and took the initiative to pour him red wine. The atmosphere was quite harmonious for a time.

As time passed, when the height of the cable gradually dropped, until it passed through the clouds and appeared in the audience’s field of vision, the barrage in the live broadcast room instantly caused an explosive refresh. Fortunately, the barrage settings did not float across the screen. , otherwise it is estimated that the screen will be completely lost and nothing can be seen.

“Look up to the sky, the cable is coming down.”

“This scene is so shocking, it’s like some mythical beast sticking out its claws from the clouds.”

“Mom asked me why I was kneeling on the sofa watching the live broadcast!”

“It is indeed a super project, and only we can build it.

“Elevator to heaven!”

“This is human wisdom!”

…

Different from installing the cables at the beginning, at this height, all the processes are already very familiar, so the speed is much faster.

Under the gaze of all the viewers in the live broadcast room, not long after, only the last cable connecting the ground station tower was left, causing everyone to hold their breath involuntarily.

At this time, the staff of the ground station were already waiting above the tower, waiting for the successful completion of this miraculous super project.

“The laser calibration is complete and can be installed.”

In the ground station control center, as Xingtong’s voice sounded, everyone present was suddenly filled with confidence and confidence.

Upon hearing this, Xu Lei did not waste any time, and immediately issued the last order for the cable installation work through the communication equipment in the control center: “Start installing the last section of cable.”

When the end of the carbon nanotube cable is connected to the holder of the tower, and the rope machine rotates slowly, the cable suddenly becomes straight.

It is no exaggeration to say that at the moment when the cable became tight, countless people around the world forgot to breathe, and all their eyes stayed on the cable, for fear that the cable would directly collapse due to being unable to bear the force.

Fortunately, their worries did not come true.

The cable played its role perfectly and successfully connected several main bodies of the space elevator.

When I looked up, I was so shocked that I couldn’t describe it in words. The majestic momentum connecting heaven and earth was probably difficult to express even in science fiction movies.

After a brief moment of sluggishness, everyone suddenly burst into endless joy and excitement.

In just about a year, the space elevator project was finally born in the hands of the Future Science and Technology and Space Administration after encountering doubts from many forces at home and abroad. This great super project is enough to be recorded in the history of the development of human civilization.

It will carry the will of human civilization and witness the growth of human civilization until humans completely fly out of the solar system.

“Successful.”

“We really succeeded.”

“Fantasy becomes reality, and I suddenly feel that our generation is extremely lucky.”

“Human progress has been accelerated and no one can stop it.”

“Is it time to conduct testing next? I hope astronauts can land on the moon as soon as possible.”

If Xu Lei controlled his consciousness and entered the hall of the Science and Technology Museum at this time, he would definitely find that while the barrages in the live broadcast room were refreshed at a high frequency, his influence was also growing rapidly.

The successful splicing of the main cable of the future technology space elevator has attracted countless people to be shocked and admired, but there are also some people who are angry and angry.

Because they didn’t see the picture they wanted to see.

Among these people, Hayden and Masen must be mentioned.

For the two of them, they are eager for problems with the space elevator project, and they also firmly believe that the cables made by future technology will not be able to withstand the tension of the elevator.

It was indeed wonderful to think about it, but reality slapped them in the face.

In the Dali Rover Island Space Agency, Hayden and Marsen looked at the tensioned cable in the live broadcast. Their expressions suddenly froze. Even the hand holding the wine glass froze in mid-air, and their eyes Zhongman is incredible.

“It actually… withstood the pulling force!” Marsen was stunned, and his voice came out word by word: “This is impossible!”

Hearing the voice next to his ear, Hayden finally came back to his senses and leaned on the sofa without any strength: “Could it be said that future technology has really created a cable material that can withstand the tension of a space elevator?”

In Hayden’s perception, although the space elevator cable material does not exist at all, when the facts are before his eyes, words are no longer convincing.

No matter how it is denied, the cable is on the space elevator and successfully connects the near-Earth space port and the ground station.

At this critical moment, to be honest, Hayden was really a little panicked, because he didn’t dare to think about what the future world would look like if technology really created a space elevator.

This situation is definitely not what he wants to see.

Fortunately, Marsen was always watching Hayden’s performance. After seeing that the other party’s mood seemed to be a little broken, he quickly shouted: “Sir Hayden, we might as well be patient. Even if this cable can successfully connect the space station and the ground, I believe that It also cannot support the operation of the car.”

Marsne’s words are not wrong.

At present, the cable only connects the ground station and the space station. It is in a tight state and has not broken. In a certain aspect, it cannot prove anything.

The key is only when the car is running.

The space elevator is based on practicality. Every time the car travels from the ground station to space, it will definitely not be empty. If it is filled with supplies, it will pose a new test to the cable.

If there are quality problems or defects in the cable, it will break directly when the car climbs up.

Hearing Masen’s voice, Hayden immediately understood this, and then quickly controlled his emotions, frowning and confirming Masen’s words: “You said it was indeed good, but now we haven’t determined who will win or lose. , I don’t believe that the cables developed in a short time by future technology can really meet the needs of space elevators.”

Seeing Hayden return to his previous state, Marsen secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Now that his Space Exploration Technology Company is taking advantage of the lunar base project that has just emerged, it is time to vigorously develop and completely establish a foothold in the deep space field.

If Hayden messes up and suddenly convinces Tripp to cooperate with the future technology space elevator, then they will definitely be kicked out without hesitation, and it will be difficult for them to develop if they are weak.

That’s why he stabilized Hayden immediately.

However, the situation in front of him was still not optimistic. He did not expect that technology would actually be able to create cables in the future.

And also successfully connected the main body.

But at this point, it is useless to say anything. At the moment, we can only pray that the space elevator with future technology will have problems during the operation test.

Otherwise he will lose his last chance in life.

With his mind running at high speed, Masen stared at the live broadcast in front of him, becoming highly nervous.

Of course, Xu Lei was too lazy to care about other people’s reactions at this time. After all, he was in a state of joy when he saw that the cable had withstood the first round of tests.

But Xu Lei can’t relax yet, because although the space elevator is equipped with cables, the car has not yet been installed.

In addition, a subsequent operational test will be performed, and it may take several days to truly determine the quality and powerful effect of the space elevator.

“Academician Xu, our cable has successfully connected the ground station Tiangong Space Station and the near-Earth space port. This is really shocking!” Wu Chuping, the ground station control center, was so excited when he saw this scene. The language system speaks these words somewhat independently of the brain’s control.

Although Xu Lei only nodded when he heard these words, the excitement in his heart could still be seen in his eyes.

Nowadays, the tension structure of the cable relies on the centrifugal force of the rotation of the earth and the satellite. The ground tower is fixed, and the status of the cable must be monitored at all times in the synchronous orbit.

Ensure the stability of the cable structure.

If an emergency occurs, it needs to be dealt with promptly.

It seems that this job is not an easy one, but the astronauts on the space station are all the elites selected from all over the country, and I believe they will have no problem being qualified for this job.

After considering this, Xu Lei decided to install and run the car immediately.

After all, today is a special day, and it would be a great gift to truly prove the practicality of the space elevator.

“Start the installation of the car.”

“receive.”

Following Xu Lei’s order, the staff who had been prepared at the ground station used special tools to move the car to the tower.

The central part of the Climbing Tower is a circular hollow, which is the transportation pipe for the cables and the car. Soon after the construction workers installed the car in place, they began to transport the already ordered materials inside.

Car no-load operation and full-load operation are two completely different concepts. Since the first test is to be carried out, materials must be shipped.

As for these supplies, they basically meet the needs of the space station, and also include equipment required for the upcoming moon landing plan. In addition, there are two special-shaped robots used to help astronauts load supplies in space.

But the most special thing is the quantum relay station.

That’s right.

Xu Lei built several quantum relay stations and stuffed them into the elevator.

According to his plan, these quantum relay stations will be installed in the Tiangong space station, space ports, and even future lunar bases.

In this way, even if you are on the moon, you can still enjoy the convenience of the quantum network.

But now Xu Lei is doing this mainly for the upcoming live broadcast of the moon landing.

Yes.

After the live broadcast room on Landing Island ends today, he plans to conduct another first-person live broadcast of the moon landing.

When Bei Magnesium returned to the moon, only a few pictures were leaked, which did not satisfy the outside world’s desire for the moon. Therefore, if the global audience can experience the entire process of landing on the moon, the popularity will definitely be higher than today.

At the same time, the influence will definitely increase.

Xu Lei also hopes to rely on this to directly exceed 5 million in influence and unlock new technological products.

At present, there are smart medical cabins in the medical field that have completely subverted the traditional medical system. Cancer, which is known as a disaster for mankind, has also been successfully conquered by nano-medical robots.

The average life span of humans has increased significantly.

Under this circumstance, Xu Lei could feel that this time he would definitely unlock exhibits that extend life span or optimize genes.

After all, looking at the global landscape, there should be no emergencies in a short period of time.

As for live broadcasting on the moon, if you want to ensure the live broadcast effect, it will definitely not be possible without a quantum relay station. It can be said that it is most suitable to transport it up while the space elevator is running and testing.

Just as Xu Lei was thinking about this secretly, he heard another report from the ground staff coming from the communication equipment: “Report, the car is ready and can be started at any time!”

At this moment, hundreds of millions of people around the world are paying attention to the car. This is the first super project for mankind to enter deep space. Whether it can be successfully operated is related to the subsequent development and progress of human civilization, and it can be said to be extremely important.

At this critical moment that attracted everyone’s attention, Xu Lei decisively gave the order: “Start.”

“Start the elevator!” The elevator operator pressed the button, and immediately the car began to rise.

Under normal circumstances, the car lifts off by climbing on rollers. After breaking away from gravity, this climb consumes almost no energy.

At the beginning, the car was like a train, and the speed of its upward climb was not very fast. However, after a few seconds, the acceleration of the climb began to gradually increase. After rushing out of the sky tower, the entire car had turned into a rocket flying into space. The speed of the spacecraft will reach five kilometers per second.

From the ground station to the Tiangong space station, it takes up to two hours.

The car passed through the clouds and climbed on the straight carbon nanotube cables. The live broadcast of the ground station could no longer be captured, so that the picture automatically switched to the perspective of the car.

The feeling of the clouds disappearing quickly and the car rising rapidly makes you feel out of breath even when watching the live broadcast.

“The speed is so damn fast. Just watching the live broadcast makes me feel like I’m on a roller coaster.”

“It’s so exciting. It’s much better than flying!”

“I really want to experience the space elevator. When will the tickets be open?”

“Just think about it in your dreams. Even if the tickets are really open for commercial use, I’m afraid I won’t be able to afford them.”

“The material of the cable is so strong. The car is fully loaded and traveling at high speed. There is no problem with the entire space elevator structure.”

“There is no doubt that the futuristic space elevator has succeeded.”

“This is a slap in the face for those arrogant guys overseas. I wonder how they will react now?”

…

Time passed little by little as the car continued to climb rapidly. When it was about to approach the Tiangong space station, the astronauts performing the mission inside were also ready.

Because later they will control the mechanical arm on the Tiangong, cooperate with the robot in the car, dock and transport materials, and truly complete the first operational test of the space elevator.