Chapter 1252 Let’s save the International Space Station!


    The person''s voice when he said this was so low that only the last row could hear it.


    The expressions of several big bosses changed on the spot.


    They looked at each other, and for a moment no one knew what to say.


    Including Li Zhongyi.


    Although he had done some mental preparation in advance, he never expected that this "large space junk" could be so big.


    And the "threat to orbiting spacecraft" actually refers to the International Space Station...


    As for everyone else…


    They all have the idea of ??"I was just scaring you before, but I didn''t expect you to actually come true?"


    A prophecy that belongs to yes.


    "Can you confirm the authenticity?"


    Li Zhongyi now has ten thousand questions in his mind, but this is the first thing he asks.


    It can be inferred from common sense that since Roscosmos has publicly reported this situation, it must have been verified and confirmed.


    But the relationship between this matter is too great, and anyone who comes here has to digest it.


    "There is no further news yet. We also tried to verify the authenticity with NASA, but the other party did not respond to our concerns..."


    Although this is not a positive answer, it is actually very illustrative of the problem.


    If the news is wrong, then NASA will definitely jump out to refute the rumors at the speed of light, without even having to wait to ask.


    Now he doesn''t even respond. There is a 99% chance that he is studying countermeasures.


    In other words, pretending to be dead.


    At this time, Qiao Chenqing, the highest-ranking and most senior person, had already begun to make arrangements:


    "You should continue to pay close attention to relevant news. If there are any other situations, report immediately to Chief Zhou Pingjian and Director Sun Yanlai."


    After signaling the staff member just now to leave, he continued to turn to several other people:


    "Lao Jing and I will report the situation to our superiors immediately. Director Zhong Yi will also be with us. As for Comrade Ping Jian, you continue to sit here and handle and report new situations at any time. Director Yan Lai, please contact the Space Administration News Center immediately. Let them be prepared to continue to put pressure on the Americans with the help of our warnings of the past few days..."


    Although the original intention of the previous warning was just to point out the moral high ground, but now that the warning has become a reality, it must be taken advantage of -


    You see, I have kindly warned you of the risks a long time ago. It was your own insistence that led to such serious consequences. The responsibility must be entirely borne by you, right?


    After instructions were issued one after another, the originally calm measurement and control center quickly became active again.


    In fact, there are many more countermeasures that Qiao Chenqing just thought of.


    But the rest will have to wait until the chief gives instructions before making a decision.


    After all, the risk is now mainly concentrated on the International Space Station.


    Because Huaxia was excluded, it did not really participate in this project.


    If the reaction is too intense, it seems to be a bit unfair.


    It would be best to find a more reasonable entry point than the previous warning.


    Otherwise it will be difficult to deliver this punch firmly.


    Before leaving the measurement and control center, Li Zhongyi specially pulled over his secretary:


    "You stay in the Measurement and Control Center for the time being, use the phone here to contact Academician Chang, and briefly explain the situation to him..."


    “…”


    …


    Chang Haonan watched the entire anti-satellite report at home.


    The process... was not much different from what he expected.


    In terms of direct ascent anti-satellite technology, it is still necessary to respect the Americans.


    Moreover, Standard 3 actually successfully completed a similar test in a previous life, but now it is just more than a year ahead of schedule because of the butterfly effect it brought.


    As for the large-scale space debris that may appear in his calculations, even if it does occur, the other party will definitely not report it publicly at the first time.


    Just wait for other follow-up notifications.


    But in any case, with what the Americans have done, China will face much less pressure in subsequent anti-satellite or anti-missile tests.


    And it can also be targeted during the planning process.


    Yao Mengna, on the other hand, felt somewhat nervous about this.


    She didn''t know much about the development of China''s hypersonic weapons, including the missile test conducted on New Year''s Eve. Like most people, she thought it was an anti-ship ballistic missile.


    Now seeing that this kind of weapon that may affect the strategic balance has been successfully tested by a major opponent, it is inevitable that there will be some sense of crisis.


    After turning off the TV, Chang Haonan was very comforted.


    "We have survived the situation in the 1990s, and now it is just an immature missile defense system..."


    He stretched out his arms, grabbed the senior sister who was about to stand up, and pulled her onto his lap:


    "Although it is indeed the target we need to target in the next stage, there is no need to be too nervous..."


    The latter gave him a few symbolic blows, more like actively rubbing against him than struggling.


    Then I picked a comfortable position and didn''t move. Chang Haonan had gotten up early to watch the broadcast. He was still considering whether to catch up on some sleep, but now that he was provoked like this, he decided on the spot to let the other party see how powerful he was.


    So without stopping, he directly used his hands to pick up the senior sister''s legs, put her on his shoulders and prepared to go upstairs.


    Yao Mengna also cooperated and punched Chang Haonan on the back, playing the role of Mrs. Yazhai who was snatched away by the bandits.


    However, the couple''s little fun was interrupted by a perfectly timed phone ringing.


    The phone in the study is a work line, so if it rings it must be something serious.


    So Chang Haonan had no choice but to put down Yao Mengna and turned to answer the phone with a tense look on his face:


    "I''m Chang Haonan, who is this?"


    When good things are interrupted, no matter how good-tempered you are, you will inevitably get a little angry.


    "Academician Chang, I am Qi Haizhong from the General Office of the Industrial and Construction Commission..."


    A somewhat embarrassed voice sounded on the other side of the phone:


    "That''s right, we received news that after the UARS satellite collided with the kinetic energy interceptor, a solar panel separated from the main body of the satellite. It just passed the International Space Station ten minutes ago, and the closest distance was less than five seconds. kilometer…"


    At this time, Chang Haonan was also confused.


    It was indeed within his estimate that large-sized fragments would be produced after the impact.


    However, the collision process itself is too complex and the relevant variables are too numerous to count, making it impossible to specifically calculate the trajectory of the new debris.


    And the current situation is even more troublesome than the most troublesome situation he expected.


    The Americans'' saucy operations actually threaten the International Space Station. If analyzed solely from the perspective of gains and losses, it is certainly a good thing for China.


    But on the other hand, the planned orbital height of China''s own Shenzhou spacecraft, including the future Tiangong Space Station, is basically similar to that of the International Space Station.


    Although these spacecraft have the ability to autonomously change orbits and can actively avoid space debris that may collide.


    But if there is such an uncontrolled thing that has been on a track of about 400 kilometers, it is always a hidden danger...


    Thinking of this, he couldn''t sit still.


    The wedding vacation has been almost 40 days now, and it was also coming to an end.


    Coupled with this unexpected situation, it is really not suitable to continue to stay at home.


    "Okay, I get it."


    Chang Haonan took a deep breath and put down the phone.


    However, he was not in a hurry to dial the next number or change clothes and go out.


    Instead, I sat back behind my desk and began to think about how to get the most benefit from this unexpected incident...


    He seemed to have grasped some key points, but still could not sort out a coherent train of thought from the chaotic thoughts.


    The biggest problem in the whole thing is that there is indeed no direct relationship between the International Space Station and China.


    China''s previous "Don''t say it''s unforeseen" can only be regarded as a reminder at best.


    Now that the Americans are making a big deal out of things, they can indeed give each other a slap in the face.


    But it feels great to do this, but it is difficult to gain more substantial benefits.


    "Space debris..."


    "space station…"


    "Direct ascent anti-satellite..."


    Chang Haonan wrote all the keywords on the same piece of paper.


    Soon, the originally chaotic thoughts became clear again...


    A bold idea suddenly popped up:


    "What if...we take this opportunity to intercept this solar panel that threatens the safety of the International Space Station?"


    Once this idea appeared, it quickly occupied his entire mind like a volcano erupting.


    Saving astronauts who may be in danger is absolutely the highest level of political correctness.


    Even nearly twenty years later, NASA would rather let two astronauts float in the sky than dare to let them come down in a dangerous spacecraft.


    It is now less than three years since the Columbia accident.


    Even Americans cannot say that this matter is over.


    Blackmailing a large sum of money is the most basic thing.


    More importantly, once this banner is raised, whoever dares to block space cooperation with China will deliberately endanger the safety of the International Space Station and the astronauts on it, and is a sinner of the human space industry!


    Including some technologies that were inconvenient to test due to international public opinion in the past, can also be boldly used.


    If done properly, the entire Chinese aerospace industry market may take off directly!


    "Done!"


    Chang Haonan took a deep breath, threw the ballpoint pen back into the pen holder, and then picked up the phone receiver next to him:


    "I''m Chang Haonan, help me pick up Director Li Zhongyi of the Industrial and Construction Committee..."


    (End of chapter)