The PPT was very short.
The proposed solution is to launch directly from Earth to the Moon.
Using a direct lunar landing method,
Previously, all experts believed that Sulin would adopt a lunar orbit rendezvous and docking scheme similar to the Apollo program.
Surprisingly, the most complex plan turned out to be the simplest.
"Principal Su, are you sure we want to use this plan?"
The aerospace experts on site immediately recognized that this solution appeared to be the simplest.
From point A to point B, as long as the rocket has enough power,
With sufficient range, once it escapes Earth's gravity, it can head towards its destination on the moon.
Then it enters lunar orbit, slows down, and lands directly on the moon.
However, this plan has the highest requirements, demanding that the rocket have sufficient thrust.
Even the American Saturn rocket ultimately abandoned this plan!
"Let's stick with the American lunar orbit rendezvous and docking plan."
At least we still have a lot of information we can refer to.
"If we were to go directly to the moon and a malfunction occurred en route, our astronauts would have no chance of escape."
If the lunar orbit rendezvous and docking method is adopted, the rocket will continue to fly in low Earth orbit for several weeks.
Find the best time to enter lunar orbit.
During this period, astronauts can conduct multiple inspections of the rocket.
If a problem is discovered, the operation can be canceled immediately and a return flight plan can be implemented.
"However, if we adopt the direct moon landing model, the entire moon landing program will only take a little over a day."
We will then be able to successfully enter near-lunar orbit.
This is eight times faster than the previous Apollo program!!!
According to data disclosed by NASA, the Apollo program launched from Earth.
It took a total of 8 days, 3 hours, and 18 minutes to reach the moon.
Some experts also believe that a direct lunar landing would have significant advantages.
If the lunar landing mission succeeds, then given the current assembly speed at the Houyi launch center,
And the number of launch towers allows for rapid launches to various latitudes and longitudes on the moon.
To quickly occupy the entire moon,
This is also why Su Lin adopted this plan!
"General Manager Huang, are you confident in our nuclear power system?"
This Gravity launch vehicle will be the world's first rocket to use nuclear power as its thrust system.
This is also the fundamental condition that enabled the Gravity rocket to directly land on the moon!
"Principal Su, don't worry about the propulsion system. Let alone landing on the moon, if you're interested..."
Let's go take a trip to Mars first, then to the Moon; that should have enough range!
The fourth-generation nuclear reactor technology at the Aoyama Nuclear Power Plant, through improvements to the fuel rods,
It also contains rare metals, and a single refueling can provide up to 4 years of energy supply!
"Principal Su, if our rocket lands on the moon, how will the astronauts return?"
"The food in the delivery capsule should be enough for the astronauts for a month, and the oxygen should be enough for three months."
What will happen in three months?
There is no launch center on the moon, and because of the different gravitational constant, it is impossible for a launch vehicle to be launched from the lunar surface again.
Return to Earth.
"Launching more Gravity rovers to lunar orbit, docking, and then returning to Earth???"
Once food and oxygen are completely exhausted, the astronauts will be left to die on the moon.
Upon hearing this news, the 16 astronauts participating in this mission looked at each other...
"Principal Su, you don't have a plan to go to the moon, but you haven't made a plan to return to Earth, do you?"
Seeing that Principal Su did not answer,
Commander Tang nudged Su Lin's elbow.
"Brother Su, don't be ridiculous. After all this time, all we have is the moon landing plan?"
Who the hell would dare to carry out this mission? We all have parents to care about!
"Principal Su, if there's no plan to return to Earth, then our Eastern Military Region cannot release them."
Isn't this playing with the lives of our astronauts?
"I think the moon landing program can be postponed for now. A reasonable return plan must be provided before it can be implemented!"
"There's no need to design a return plan. All astronauts who land on the moon will become the first Chinese citizens on the moon."
Responsible for the construction of the lunar base at the Moon Palace!
Su Lin explained his plan: these 16 astronauts would establish the first research and development base on the moon.
Then a large number of Gravity rockets will send various experts and scholars to the moon.
Establish a permanent lunar base and set up a lunar factory.
The goal is to build a lunar launch base and ultimately create a cost-effective space-to-ground transportation system.
Completely seize control of the moon!
According to Su Lin's plan, as long as the Chang'e lunar exploration mission is successfully completed, relying on the nuclear power system of the Gravity rocket,
This could reduce the cost of sending a person to the moon to around 500,000 RMB.
This is the true beginning of lunar colonization!
"Only enough food for a month, 16 people, to build a research and development base? Principal Su, our astronauts aren't civil engineering graduates!"
"We can't keep sending food to the moon like this!"
To establish a complete research and development center on the moon, a large amount of steel and various other materials would be needed.
"We can't send astronauts up there and have them stay in the transport capsule for a whole month, can we?"
Su Lin looked at Director Miao of the Fifth Research Institute at the conference table.
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