"Of course, you really think the moon belongs to us?"
According to current international space law, the moon is the common property of mankind.
All exploration and development of the moon must be disclosed to the world.
At the same time, any research findings obtained should be shared with all of humanity.
Su Lin wasn't worried about these two points; he'd let them be announced as they should, since they now had the capability to land on the moon.
Only China has achieved this; the moon landing programs of the United States and Russia have been delayed for decades.
It's impossible to return to the moon without three to five years of preparation.
The third provision is the most difficult to implement.
Because when international space law was drafted, lunar landings were always accomplished by changing orbits.
It takes a long time and is expensive.
No country has the capability to conduct long-term development and research on the moon.
Therefore, it was agreed that when all of humanity has sufficient capability to fully develop the moon...
A new system needs to be established, with established procedures and constraints.
What is a system? The words of the strong constitute a system.
Su Lin now intends to establish the Guanghan Palace lunar base openly and fairly in front of all countries in the world.
When the space technology of the US, Russia, and Europe develops...
They're probably even starting to develop real estate on the moon.
By then, it will be too late, and no one will be able to challenge Sulin's dominance on the moon!
"Okay! I'll announce the news right away!"
Commander Tang notified the propaganda department of the Northern Military Region to update the second announcement regarding the Chang'e lunar landing program.
According to the information in the announcement,
Beijing time, 9 PM tomorrow, eight brand-new Gravity rover satellites will be launched simultaneously from the Houyi Launch Center.
A carrier rocket will send 16 astronauts to the moon for a month-long scientific research mission.
At the same time, establish a lunar research and development base!
This news, once released, immediately attracted the attention of major newspapers and television stations around the world.
"Is the road to space becoming wider and smoother? China officially announces more details about the Chang'e lunar exploration program!"
"The third human moon landing program has officially begun, exposing the hoax of the American moon landing 50 years ago?"
"In just three months, China's Chang'e lunar landing program has entered its final countdown. Is this the speed of China?"
"Leaders from many countries have expressed concern about China's lunar landing program and hope that China will not adopt an overly aggressive space strategy!"
...
The news quickly reached the ears of US Secretary of Defense William Cohen.
"Minister, breaking news! China will officially launch its lunar landing program tomorrow!"
Secretary Cohen is sweating bullets over the Middle East arms market.
Because China's recent lunar landing program has triggered a lot of controversy.
Currently, countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia are seeking affordable weapons produced in China.
Despite showing great interest, the US has seen a surge in arms returns across its global orders.
Nearly half of the cooperation orders for next year have been cancelled.
"What? It's starting tomorrow?"
"Yes! This is an announcement issued by the Northern Military Region of China. Tomorrow night at 9 PM..."
Launch is imminent!
“what the hell???”
Minister Ken ignored the secretary.
He dialed the FBI directly.
"Didn't the report say that China's Chang'e lunar landing program is progressing slowly and that no progress information has been received?"
Why is it launching tomorrow?
"Report. Minister, we just received the message and are contacting our intelligence personnel in China!"
"What's the point of contacting them now! Find out immediately which launch site it was launched from!"
"Roger that, sir! I'll issue the orders immediately!"
Minister Cohen waved to his secretary that she could leave.
A man sat in his office, puffing on a cigar.
Since the Northern Military District announced the Chang'e lunar landing plan, Cohen has deployed a large number of intelligence personnel.
Gathering progress information about this project in China.
If China successfully lands on the moon, it will be a devastating blow to America's interstellar hegemony!
"Beep beep beep beep~~~~~~"
Cohen picked up the phone,
"Report, sir, our intelligence personnel have detected all of China's launch sites."
There was no Gravity launch vehicle found!
"If you haven't found it, then search for it! Use every possible means, even dig three feet into the ground to find it!"
Cohen slammed his fist heavily on the desk.
"Could it be? A new launch site has been built???"
Since the launch of the Chang'e program, Su Lin has maintained the highest level of secrecy internally.
Even the heads of major research institutions and manufacturing plants are strictly prohibited from communicating.
Contact is strictly prohibited.
Yesterday's final meeting brought together all the senior leaders and officers involved in the project.
This was the first time they had appeared in the same conference room.
At the Houyi launch site, Commander Yang of the Western Military Region also adopted the highest level of defense.
Designate the airspace within a 10-kilometer radius as a no-fly zone.
Any unidentified flying object that enters the airspace,
The EF air defense missile system will be activated immediately to shoot it down.
Ensure that the launch site is not discovered by any international organization or country before it is put into operation!
Minister Cohen couldn't care less about that anymore.
If China dares to issue a public announcement, it must already be ready for launch.
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