Chapter 193 Launch Xinghan Satellite, Sixty Arrows Shocked Sam(1/2)
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Launch Pad 1.
An all-white launch vehicle dozens of meters long stands on a launch platform that looks like a steel giant.
The launch platform is a steel structure fixed tower, more than 100 meters high and weighing about 2,500 tons.
The largest cantilever of the launch tower, which is the structure that covers both sides of the rocket before launch, is 24 meters long.
It can be said that he is tall, strong and has long arms.
At this moment, the rocket is waiting for launch, and the working platform has been completely closed to surround the rocket.
The purpose of this is to form a closed space that is shielded from wind and rain and protect the rocket.
The upper rotating platform has an aiming window to ensure the aiming of the rocket.
All work was ready, and the staff began to evacuate the launch platform quickly.
And report it to the Space Launch Command Center, so it can be ignited and launched.
Ready instructions received.
Makarov turned his head, looked at Chu Zihang and said, "Nicholas, the rocket is ready to launch."
"You give the ignition command, or do I?"
"I'll do it. After all, this is the first satellite launched by our company." Chu Zihang said calmly.
In fact, he couldn't wait for it.
In the past, I only watched other people operate it in TV series, but today I got to experience the feeling of launching a rocket myself.
One word: cool!
"This is the launch button. Wait until my countdown ends and you press it." Makarov pointed to a red button on Chu Zihang's left hand side.
There is Su Wen writing on it: Launch!
"No problem, let's get started."
Chu Zihang nodded and opened the protective cover on the red button, ready to move.
When Makarov saw this, he didn't talk nonsense.
"Everyone evacuates the launch platform and prepares to ignite and launch!"
"Countdown begins - 10!"
"9!"
"8!"
"7!"
As the countdown begins, the working platform surrounding the rocket slowly opens...
At the same time, the restraint device began to detach from the launch vehicle.
Frontline staff can stay as far away from the launch platform as they want without daring to get too close.
The accident that happened in the 1960s is still shocking to everyone.
A marshal, several generals, and school officers.
In addition, everyone on site was instantly melted by the high temperature generated by the rocket explosion.
Not to mention the ashes, they will be completely destroyed.
"3!"
"2!"
"1!"
"Ignition, launch!!"
As soon as the words fell.
Chu Zihang pressed the red button decisively without any hesitation.
Rumble——
The dozens of meters long white launch vehicle bottom thruster suddenly spurted out blazing and ferocious red flames!
The high temperature generated even caused the surrounding air to become somewhat distorted.
The water gun on the platform immediately cooled it down, and a large area of water vapor evaporated.
The rocket and the central area of the launch tower were completely covered by a vast white mist.
Nothing could be seen but bright red flames.
At this time, the all-white rocket, which was dozens of meters long, slowly rose and began to leave the launch tower.
The air is filled with roar!
Buzz!
Amidst the deafening explosions, the launch vehicle carrying the satellite rocketed into the sky, piercing the sky and piercing the sky.
In the blink of an eye, it was almost invisible.
Invisible to the naked eye, Chu Zihang stared at the rising rocket through the radar screen of the launch center.
From breaking through thousands of meters, to tens of thousands of meters... to breaking through the atmosphere, the launch vehicle successfully entered low orbit.
During this process, the rocket thrusters are continuously peeled off.
In the end, only the satellite launch module is left, and its tail spurts out blue flames to send it into the predetermined orbit.
After arriving at the intended track.
The satellite launch module slowly opened, and pieces of Xinghan satellites the size of desks were ejected.
The launch distance of each Xinghan satellite is not too far, making it easy to connect and build an invisible network covering the entire low orbit.
After these Xinghan satellites were launched, they immediately deployed a single double-sided solar panel like a sailboat.
These solar panels can absorb the power of the sun to provide energy for the Xinghan satellite.
A blink of an eye.
All sixty Xinghan satellites have been put into predetermined low orbits.
The launch satellite module completed its mission and began to fall into the atmosphere.
Baikonur Cosmodrome, inside the launch center.
Chu Zihang breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this scene. The first rocket was successfully launched, and all Xinghan satellites were expected to enter low orbit.
Next, is the second one.
Once you succeed the first time, you will be more proficient the second time.
Compared to the calm Chu Zihang.
Makarov and Moncrief were a little excited.
Launching sixty satellites from one rocket, their Baikonur Space Base once again broke the record in the history of human spaceflight!
It has definitely made a mark in the history of human spaceflight.
They are all witnesses to history!
"Comrades, we have once again broken the record in human spaceflight history, and we have become the founders of history."
"Ula!"
Makarov raised his arms and shouted in the launch center, looking excited.
Other technicians also stood up and clapped excitedly.
At the same time, everyone shouted: "Ula!"
Chu Zihang was stunned by the sudden scene.
Isn’t it just sixty satellites with one arrow?
As for being so excited?
In previous lives, China could launch hundreds of satellites at a time, and Uncle Sam recorded a maximum of 120 satellites at a time.
Even Brother Asan can launch sixty satellites at one time.
Don't think they are lagging behind, in fact they are not bad either.
Although he didn't understand why Makarov and others were so excited, he let them go.
After all, in this day and age, sixty pills at a time is indeed shocking.
After the excitement.
Everyone did not forget that they had to launch the second launch vehicle, so they calmed down again and returned to their respective posts.
It’s still the same operation just now.
To be continued...