# Countdown to Doomsday: A Life-or-Death Decision for Blue Planet In Xingyao City, Blue Planet's technological capital, the morning light gently bathed every corner of the city as usual. Xiao Yi, a young and passionate astronomer, ascended the observatory's rooftop in the twilight, as usual. Dressed in his faded work clothes, his eyes sparkled with an endless curiosity and thirst for exploration of the universe's mysteries. All around the rooftop, sophisticated astronomical instruments gleamed metallically in the dim light, as if quietly awaiting their owners to embark on another journey of cosmic exploration. Xiao Yi expertly adjusted the focus of his high-powered telescope and cast his gaze upon the vast, boundless starry sky. His gaze was focused and determined, as if he were to penetrate the layers of cosmic fog and glimpse the universe's deepest secrets. In this silent morning, the entire world seemed to quiet down for his conversation with the universe. However, the moment his gaze through the telescope captured an unusual scene in a distant galaxy, his face instantly turned pale. At the edge of a distant galaxy, dazzling streaks of light, like dense arrows, hurtled towards the Blue Planet, their home, with unstoppable force. This was no ordinary celestial spectacle, but countless massive meteorites, each one seemingly carrying the power of destruction, hurtling towards the Blue Planet with destructive force. Xiao Yi's heart suddenly sank, and an unprecedented fear gripped him. His hands trembled uncontrollably, but years of professionalism quickly brought him back to his senses. He turned and rushed back to the observatory like a madman. The stairs beneath him seemed infinitely longer, each step akin to a heartbeat. Upon entering the observatory, Xiao Yi threw himself in front of his computer, his fingers tapping away furiously. His eyes were fixed on the screen, beads of sweat dripping from his forehead onto the keyboard. At this moment, he had only one thought in mind: he had to report this astonishing discovery to the Global Astronomical Observation Alliance as soon as possible. Every second of delay could put the Blue Planet in greater danger. In just a few minutes, as information spread at a rapid pace, the world received a warning of the impending catastrophe on Blue Planet. The news, like a sudden storm, swept across every corner. In the city streets, people, previously immersed in their daily hustle and bustle, involuntarily stopped what they were doing and looked up at the sky. The sky was still as clear as a brilliant blue, the sun as bright and warm, but now, to everyone, it seemed as if the sky was about to collapse at any moment. Fear began to spread like wild weeds in everyone's heart. On the streets, the honking of car horns, the shouting of people, and the crying of children intertwined, and chaos quickly enveloped the entire city. In the bustling commercial center, large screens continuously played urgent news about the approaching meteorite. Pedestrians stopped, staring blankly at the screens, their faces filled with fear and helplessness. A mother clutched her child tightly in her arms, tears welling in her eyes. She whispered soothingly, her voice trembling, "Don't be afraid, baby. Mom's here..." In a remote village, elderly people sat in their doorways, gazing at the sky, their faces filled with a sense of vicissitudes and helplessness. They had lived their entire lives on this land, never imagining they would face a catastrophe of such magnitude. One elderly man muttered silently, "This is heaven taking us away!" Governments around the world immediately convened emergency meetings to discuss response measures. The atmosphere in the meeting room was as solemn as the silence before a storm. Leaders stared at the meteorite trajectory data flashing on their screens, each aware that the planet stood on the brink of doom and gloom. "We can't just sit there and wait for death!" A leader suddenly stood up, slamming his hands on the table. "We must immediately activate all defense systems and do everything we can to intercept these meteorites!" "But with our current level of technology, intercepting such a massive swarm of meteorites is far from easy," another leader said worriedly. "And even if we can intercept some, the remaining meteorites could still wreak devastating damage on Blue Planet." For a moment, the conference room fell silent. Everyone knew this was a battle with little chance of winning, but they couldn't give up, as this was Blue Planet's only hope. Meanwhile, scientists around the world were mobilizing. They were working day and night to develop countermeasures, trying to find a glimmer of hope. At the research center in Xingyao City, Xiao Yi gathered with a group of top scientists, intensely discussing various data and models. "We could try to use satellites in orbit to alter their orbits, forming a barrier that might be able to block some of the meteorites," a young scientist proposed. "That's too risky. The number of satellites is limited, and adjusting orbits would require a huge amount of energy, so it might not be effective," another scientist quickly retorted. Xiao Yi frowned, staring at the star map before him, his mind racing. Suddenly, an idea struck him: "We can harness the gravitational slingshot effect! Through precise calculations, we could guide some small meteorites into impacting larger ones, changing their trajectory and thus reducing the threat to the Blue Planet." This proposal sparked a wave of excitement among the scientists present, who quickly began complex calculations and simulations. Time ticked by, their hearts racing with each simulation result. Finally, after countless attempts, they found a viable solution. However, implementing this plan required the close cooperation of nations around the world. Thus, under the auspices of the United Nations, an unprecedented global effort was launched. Nations deployed their most elite troops and the most advanced technological equipment in this race against time. In space, spacecraft, carrying brave astronauts and a variety of high-tech equipment, sped towards the meteorite swarm. They shouldered the future of the Blue Planet, each one determined to fight to the death. On the ground, countless radars and observation equipment closely monitored the movements of the meteorite swarm. Scientists nervously stared at the screens, issuing commands and adjusting the spacecraft's trajectory and equipment parameters. As the meteorite swarm drew closer, the atmosphere on Blue Planet grew increasingly tense. People waited in fear, praying for a miracle. Finally, at the critical moment before the swarm's impact, the operation began. The spacecraft, as planned, successfully guided several small meteorites into the larger one. The immense force of the impact shifted the larger meteorite's trajectory, causing it to stray from its original path and hurtle into the depths of space. Shortly thereafter, a barrier of satellites successfully intercepted some of the smaller meteorites. As the last meteorite grazed Blue Planet's atmosphere and disappeared into the depths of space, the entire planet erupted in cheers. People embraced and wept, celebrating this hard-earned victory. Standing on the observatory's rooftop, Xiao Yi gazed at the sky, which gradually returned to calm, a wave of emotion welling up in his heart. This disaster had profoundly reminded him of humanity's insignificance in the face of the universe, but with unity, no difficulty was insurmountable. The exploration of the universe will never stop, because only by moving forward can we better protect the blue planet and the future of mankind.
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