The End of Technology - Chapter 246 Lift-off

“Okay, I know what everyone is most looking forward to today. Anyway, you are definitely not going to listen to my nonsense here. So I won’t be nagging anymore. Now I give the order for the Wu Gang to take off!”

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The entire speech took less than ten minutes in total.

Compared to the importance of today’s ceremony, Ning Zi’s speech seemed a little hasty. But as he said in the end, most people’s attention is not on him today, so there is really no need to talk so much.

At this moment, all the holographic projections on the Wu Gang were turned off almost at the same time, and then the synchronous broadcast on the ship replaced Ning Ji’s voice.

“The Wu Gang is about to take off. All department staff please be in place immediately. Dear guests and friends, please wait for the staff to take you to the nearest safe area. The safe area is fully furnished, so please don’t worry. Warm reminder, Wu Gang It will enter space about 53 minutes after liftoff, and the gravity system on the Wu Gang will take about two minutes to start.

During this period, the spacecraft will be in a weightless state except for the control tower. All non-permanent display areas will be closed. Therefore, distinguished guests and friends, please follow the arrangements of the staff to ensure your safety in the weightless environment. If you wish to experience the weightless environment of space, please apply to the staff, and our staff will arrange an experience time for you based on your physical condition.

After the spacecraft enters space and the gravity system operates, the restaurant on the ship will also begin operations. We have prepared a sumptuous buffet for all guests. The porthole windows of the buffet restaurants on the first, third, fifth and sixth floors will be completely open, allowing you to enjoy the delicious food while viewing the beauty of the universe from a space perspective.

But before that, please allow me to announce the precautions for the entire ceremony as follows…”

The spacecraft’s broadcast began to repeatedly announce the arrangements for the upcoming ceremony and the areas where the guests’ cooperation was required. Fortunately, these precautions, including the consequences of violation, have been explained repeatedly by the staff before boarding the ship, and the people invited to board the ship this time are actually prominent figures in various industries.

Regardless of what kind of image you have behind the scenes, at least in front of others everyone still needs to be self-cultivation and quality.

In fact, the most important thing is that no one on this ship has the courage to show off.

The reason is actually very interesting. Everyone who is invited to board the ship probably does not think that Ning Zi is a person who likes to reason, so it is better for everyone to talk some sense on his ship. Otherwise, if anything bad happens, they believe that the managers of this ship really dare to implement those disciplinary measures.

Human nature is what it is, everything is true.

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“Oh, the speech he submitted is really suitable for us.”

“Yeah, but there’s nothing wrong with this speech, right?”

“That makes sense, Xiao Zhang. From now on, just follow this ship. The safety of this ship will be left to you!”

“I……”

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Org Harvey Dubonle was in a slightly better mood because he finally no longer needed to look at the face that made his heart palpitate.

Moreover, the observation deck where he is located has seats, and the observation deck can handle the instant feeling of weightlessness. So he only had to stay here and sit quietly for fifty minutes before he could enter space. What was even more gratifying was that the baffle under the observation deck was opened again, which also meant that he could see Wu Gang from where he was sitting. The whole process of launch.

What made him even more satisfied was that after emphasizing the matters that visiting guests needed to pay attention to, the announcement on the spacecraft began to introduce the Wu Gang’s launch process.

“Dear distinguished guests and friends, the Wu Gang is ready for liftoff and has now entered the lift-off state. Guests and friends who are interested in liftoff can go to the observation deck on each floor to watch the scene of the Wu Gang’s gradual ascent.

The Wu Gang spacecraft uses anti-gravity technology. Its upward power does not require any fossil energy, and all comes from the gravity of the earth itself, so the entire lift-off acceleration process is very stable and controllable. This is also the most important reason why you can fly into space without training. You may not feel anything during liftoff…”

The old man agreed with this statement.

Because he could already see that the buildings below were getting smaller quickly. If he looked more carefully, he could even see that the spacecraft did not rise completely in a straight line, but was constantly making fine adjustments along a certain arc.

But the whole process is extremely stable, and there is no discomfort caused by sudden acceleration.

If this was over Washington, it would probably be a great trip.

Damn it, why isn’t Ning Zi an American?

If so, all problems would be solved.

what a shame……

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Just when Org Harvey Dubonle was in a state of emotion and even felt extremely regretful, he didn’t even realize that most people couldn’t appreciate the first-person perspective of the Wu Gang’s launch. But most people seemed more excited than those on the boat.

All the occupied squares and rooftops of large shopping malls around the base were filled with cheers the moment the Wu Gang took off.

If you are still holding your mobile phone at this time, you will find that China’s network is showing great vitality as the Wu Gang takes off.

Really, it is really shocking to see the Wu Gang taking off from the third perspective, as if the entire base is floating.

When people are faced with a grand project, they often have the urge to worship before they are shocked. Especially for those watching live not far from the base, there was no sudden burst of flames, no huge roar, and no accompanying white mist during the Wu Gang’s liftoff, but it rose so quietly. It feels even more like a miracle.

There’s no way, Wu Gang’s number is too big!

Combined with the live broadcast on TV, it was like a small closed city flying directly.

Even though this event was a team building event for some units, I didn’t want to join in the fun at first. At this moment, I couldn’t restrain my excitement at all. After all, it really looked like a miracle at this time.

The atmosphere of celebration became more intense as Wu Gang’s number rose, and reporters outside the venue also began to be busy.

The media of every grand ceremony needs to record more than just the grand ceremony itself, or its significance consists of recording the energy and spirit of countless ordinary people, and this time is no exception. Just when the Wu Gang was about to enter the clouds, the reporter from the off-site live broadcast also sent the interview microphone to a middle-aged man wearing a red shirt and waving a flag excitedly.

“Sir, are you excited to see the Wu Gang spaceship take off?”

“Excited!”

“Then how do you feel at this moment?”

“Besides being stupid about football, we Chinese are awesome at everything!”

This was a live broadcast, so the middle-aged man’s wanton shouting in front of the camera caught the reporter off guard and quickly spread throughout China.

At the same time, the huge body of the Wu Gang gradually turned into a black spot, and then disappeared from the sight of the crowd.

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The Wu Gang carried a total of 18,000 people during its launch, including more than 1,500 staff responsible for maintaining the order of the ceremony.

Therefore, there are not many guests that each staff member needs to be responsible for. In addition, all the security details of this ceremony had been simulated many times, and most of the guests were reasonable, so the security arrangements naturally went smoothly.

Also because the Wu Gang’s acceleration has been maintained within a relatively reasonable range during liftoff, the whole process of this launch is a rare and unique experience even for those trained astronauts. Because it is different from the explosive lift-off speed when fossil fuels dominate lift-off, the Wu Gang lift-off is gradual, allowing people to delicately experience the entire process of gravity gradually receding.

This is definitely a magical feeling. You don’t even need to use your eyes to see it, you just need to use your body to feel it. Or watching the movement of small objects with you as the force of gravity gradually moves away becomes mesmerizing.

The most profound experiences were probably those guests who were lucky enough to enter the gravity-free experience area of ​​the spacecraft.

The whole process was perfect.

Org Harvey Dubonle, who had been sitting in the viewing area, started counting silently in his mind when he heard the radio prompting the gravity system to start operating. After 82 seconds, he no longer needed the radio reminder and he could already feel the gravity. Back to normal again.

82 seconds, more than half a minute ahead of the previously estimated two minutes.

Although he doesn’t know much about technology, being able to complete the operation of the gravity system on such a large spacecraft in such a short period of time is enough to show that the technology on the Wu Gang is so mature that it is not like a spacecraft that flew for the first time.

From the perspective of all human civilization, this is obviously good news…

“Wait, why should I think about this from the perspective of human civilization?”

As soon as this question arose in the old man’s mind, his thoughts were interrupted by a staff member who came forward: “Mr. Dupont, I just received a notice that Academician Ning, who is in charge of today’s ceremony, can easily meet with you now. Please come with me. “

“OK, wait.”

Although Org Harvey Dupontler answered quickly, he was still a little surprised.

In fact, he hoped to meet Ning Zi yesterday, but he knew that Ning Zi would be very busy the day before the ceremony, so he also expressed his request to meet Ning Zi when Ning Zi was not busy today.

But the responses received were undoubtedly those that were polite but also rigorous and distant: “We will report your request. Please wait patiently. If Professor Ning can spare the time, we will convey it as soon as possible.”

A standard official answer, there is no fault in it, and there is a high probability that there will be no reply. After all, he knows the official procedures very well.

Of course, he wanted to meet Ning Jie as soon as possible, and the previous agreement must be implemented. He had never been fond of Neeson Mountbatten, and naturally did not trust his promises. Even if in theory this Mr. Mountbatten is the replacement of Ning Zi’s promise.

Reluctantly, he finally looked at the huge blue planet at his feet through the blind-angle glass of the observation deck. The old man stood up and followed the staff.

Although the scenery here is unique, the old man believes that he will still have a chance to see it. Of course, the premise is that this meeting can go well.

While following the staff through the crowd, the old man suddenly thought of the things that Nissen Mountbatten took the initiative to talk to him about when he first boarded the ship, and suddenly he felt more enlightened.

It seems it’s time to make a decision.

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Org Harvey Dubonle took the elevator three times with the staff on the way, passed through six doors with non-please signs, and then stopped in front of the last door. Although the old man was always proud and had a good memory, he still couldn’t remember how to go back.

Especially when taking the elevator, he could feel that two of the elevators were not moving up and down, but moving in parallel. This not only shows that the Wu Gang is large enough, but also shows that the internal structure and wiring of the hull are extremely complex.

When the staff knocked on the door gently, the old man also gave Wu Gang another definition: a large three-dimensional maze.

“Please come in.”

The door was pushed open, and then the staff made an inviting gesture and then retreated.

Dupontler walked in and saw Ning Zi standing in the center of the room holding the cat that had appeared countless times in front of various cameras.

What surprised him was not that the cat appeared in this scene, but that the view from this room was even more perfect than that from the observation deck. The earth is under your feet, the stars are above you, and you can even see satellites in the distance. For a moment, Dubonle was once again not sure which position this was.

The only drawback is that there are no furnishings in the room, not even a stool to sit on, so you can only stand.

“Welcome, Mr. Dubonle. No need to be surprised. This is the watchtower of the Wu Gang. The floor is equipped with display equipment. What you see is actually the real-time images taken by hundreds of thousands of cameras of various types around the spacecraft. Then, through The scene restored after calculation and processing. This is actually in the middle of the spacecraft.”

Dupont suppressed the shock in his heart, nodded clearly, and replied: “It’s a very surprising technology. Of course, I have seen a lot today, and the development of the base is amazing.”

“You’re welcome.” Ning Zi nodded slightly and said with a smile: “The only disadvantage here is that I can’t ask you to sit down. But I think standing for a while is better for your health.”

“Of course.” Dupont Le nodded and responded: “I have been sitting for long enough.”

“As long as you can forgive me. In fact, there is an important guest on board today to accompany me. But that guest was afraid of affecting the Wu Gang’s flight, so he asked me to wait until the ceremony was completed before reporting some of the facilities here to him. So. Other engineers went to receive them first.

But in fact, most people, including the engineers inside the base who designed the spacecraft power system and control system, are not very clear. The control of the Wu Gang does not require human intervention, and only requires pre-designed instructions. Everything else can be left to artificial intelligence. “

“Full self-driving?”

“Yes, because manual operation of this kind of anti-gravity spacecraft requires long-term training. The gravity provided by the planet is actually not balanced, so when determining the direction, the attitude of the spacecraft needs to be constantly fine-tuned to ensure stability. Even if it is out of gravity Given the environment, there are a total of 6,327 power sources around the Wu Gang. Maintaining speed and direction also requires extremely complex control. According to the flight guard I formulated, there are more than 7,000 precautions. Thinking about it makes people’s scalp numb. .No way, it’s really too big.”

“Yes, it is indeed too big!” Org Harvey Dupontler looked at the earth under his feet and echoed again.

What more can be said?