"Countdown, 10, 9, 8, 7..."
Inside the control room at the Wenchang Launch Center, Xiao Zhen stared intently at the large screen, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the tabletop. A pimple popped up on his forehead, clearly from staying up too late lately. But at this moment, his focus was entirely on the launch mission at hand.
"3, 2, 1, ignite!"
With a roar, eight new ramjet fission rockets simultaneously lifted off from the Wenchang and Dongfeng launch centers, trailing long flames as they soared into the sky. Xiao Zhen followed the rockets' paths closely until they disappeared from view.
"Wenchang Launch Center, the rocket successfully entered the planned orbit!"
"Dongfeng Launch Center, the rocket successfully entered the planned orbit!"
"National Space Command Center, all rockets have been successfully launched!"
Warm applause erupted in the control room. Mayor Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, his lips curled up slightly. He knew that the success of this launch meant that the construction of the Guanghan Palace lunar base had entered the final sprint stage.
On July 18, 2022, the Guanghan Palace lunar base was officially completed. Located on the edge of Shackleton Crater at the South Pole of the Moon, this base became humanity's first "home" on the Moon.
The base's main structure consists of multiple modules, including living quarters, a research area, an energy zone, a communications center, and a lunar landing platform. The living quarters are equipped with an advanced ecological recycling system that can provide astronauts with oxygen, water, and food, ensuring their long-term survival on the moon.
"Dear viewers, this is CCTV News Channel. We are now broadcasting live the first move-in ceremony of the Guanghan Palace lunar base." The voice of the CCTV host spread across the world through the live broadcast.
Six astronauts, dressed in light lunar suits, slowly walked into the base's living quarters, their faces beaming with smiles and their eyes filled with anticipation for the future.
"Welcome to Guanghan Palace, our home on the moon." Astronaut captain Li Ming said to the camera.
The completion of the Guanghan Palace lunar base immediately sparked heated discussions in the global media.
The New York Times: "China's Guanghan Palace lunar base marks a new era in human exploration of the moon. This base is not only an achievement for China, but also a step forward for all mankind."
BBC: "The completion of the Guanghan Palace base demonstrates China's strong strength in the field of space exploration. In the future, the moon will become a transit station for human exploration of deep space."
The Asahi Shimbun reported: "China's establishment of a base at the lunar South Pole is not only for scientific research, but also for future resource development. The discovery of water ice resources will provide a guarantee for the long-term operation of the lunar base."
Damaojia Satellite News Agency: "The completion of the Guanghan Palace base marks China's leading position in the field of space exploration. In the future, the moon will become a new stage for cooperation among countries."
At the celebration banquet after the completion of the base, Xiao Zhen stood on the observation deck of the Wenchang Launch Center, looking at the bright moon in the night sky, with a lot of emotions in his heart.
"Dad, look, the moon is so bright." Zhenxi walked to him and said softly.
Xiao Zhen nodded, tears in his eyes. "Yes, the moon is so bright. We finally have our own home there."
Zhenxi smiled and patted his father's shoulder. "Dad, you've worked hard. Now we can have a good rest."
Xiao Zhen shook his head, his gaze still determined. "No, Zhenxi, this is just the beginning. We still have more goals to achieve and more dreams to chase."
The completion of the Guanghan Palace lunar base opens a new chapter in human exploration of the moon. In the future, the China National Space Administration plans to establish more bases on the moon, gradually achieving long-term lunar presence and resource development.
"Mr. Xiao, look, this is the blueprint of the future lunar base." The technical director handed Xiao Zhen a document.
Xiao Zhen took the document and flipped through it carefully. His eyes stopped at a diagram of the Mars exploration mission, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
"Mars is our next target." Xiao Zhen said softly.
The completion of the Guanghan Palace lunar base is not only a milestone for China's space program, but also a new arena for global cooperation. The China National Space Administration announced that the Guanghan Palace base will be open to international partners for joint lunar research and resource development.
"We welcome scientists and astronauts from all over the world to come to the moon and explore the mysteries of the universe together," Xiao Zhen said at an international space conference.
The completion of the Guanghan Palace lunar base marks a new starting point for human exploration of the universe. In the future, the moon will become a transit station for human exploration of deep space, providing support for Mars exploration and other deep space missions.
Xiao Zhen stood on the observation deck of the Wenchang Launch Center, looked up at the night sky, and silently made a wish in his heart: May the Guanghan Palace base become the starting point for human exploration of the universe, and may every star in the future bear the footprints of mankind.
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