The sky was slightly bright, and at the aerospace landing site in Mongolia, there was a temporary camp consisting of multiple RVs, off-road vehicles, box-type mobile command and control vehicles, telemetry vehicles, and many tents.
Yu Chengwu, who squinted for a while in the RV, put on his thick orange down jacket. Although it was almost April, it was still very cold here.
As soon as he got out of the RV, he took a breath of fresh cold air, which caused the capillaries in his nose to tighten quickly, causing a burst of pain. The cold wind like a knife blew on his face, making his entire face stiffen quickly.
It became tense.
No wonder people living in such cold areas don't like to smile, because the muscles on their faces are frozen.
After inspecting the camp, some team members were already busy. The accompanying logistics master had already started cooking dinner, and several members of the search team also began to test and play with the off-road vehicles there.
Seeing that everything was normal at the camp, Yu Chengwu immediately got into the box-type mobile command and control vehicle standing in the middle.
Inside the car, a warmth came over him. Yu Chengwu began to take off his heavy down jacket while looking at the staff inside the command and control car.
These people had been up all night since taking over after midnight. At this moment, everyone's faces were a little tired, but they were extremely focused, staring at the various data on the big screen.
Among the staff in the car, Yu Chengwu saw a person, who was Guo Yulong, the chief engineer of the entire manned spacecraft project.
He was communicating something with the technician next to him. When he saw Yu Chengwu coming in, he immediately waved to him and said hello.
Mr. Guo, there are still several hours before the return capsule of the spacecraft starts to return. Why don't you take a rest? Yu Chengwu quickly asked with concern when he saw this.
Haha, I couldn't sleep at such a critical moment, so I got up. Guo Yulong said with a smile: "It's okay, there are only a few hours left. We can have a good rest for a few days after we land safely and recover smoothly."
Upon hearing this, Yu Chengwu said: "When the return capsule is transported back, I'm afraid you won't have time to rest by then."
Hehehehe...
Guo Yulong and everyone else in the car laughed. Guo Yulong waved to him and said, "Mr. Yu, just watch."
What's wrong? Yu Chengwu quickly stared at the screen, carefully looked at the displayed data above, confirmed it several times and then smiled: "It's not different from the milliseconds we set in advance."
Yes, so far, the performance of the Walker 1 unmanned experimental spacecraft has been perfect, except for the last step, which is also the most critical step. Guo Yulong was still slightly worried.
Guo Yulong's worry was naturally felt by Yu Chengwu, so he smiled and comforted: "Don't worry, there will be no problem, it will definitely succeed."
Guo Yulong shook his head: "No one knows until the last moment. The wind speed at the landing site today is a bit high, which may affect the landing accuracy of the return capsule and make search and recovery more difficult."
It doesn't matter, it's just a little effort. Yu Chengwu said and then ordered: "Open the weather data page."
yes!
Immediately, relevant meteorological data appeared on the large screen hanging diagonally above, including satellite cloud images, wind speed, temperature, humidity at different altitudes, and a series of various data information.
"Judging from the forecast, the wind speed is slightly higher during the return and landing window of our Walker 1 unmanned experimental spacecraft's return capsule, but it does not affect the landing.
The main reason is that the high-altitude wind speed is a bit strong, and the wind speed in the low-altitude area will drop, and there will be a short lull period.
But we must hurry up. The weather forecast shows that there may be snowfall in the landing area in the next twelve hours. Once snowfall occurs, visibility will be even lower, so we must hurry up and recover."
The expert in charge of meteorology on the side held a pen towards Yu Chengwu and Guo Yulong and pointed at the relevant data information on the big screen to introduce them.
Yu Chengwu nodded and said: "The search fleet must be prepared in advance. Such weather will increase the difficulty of our drone flight search.
In addition, photoelectric and radar detection equipment must closely monitor the entire return capsule return and landing process, and timely estimate and report the estimated landing location.
This is also an advance rehearsal for the launch and return of our manned spacecraft, so all departments and every team member must take it seriously."
It is precisely because of this that they organized such a professional recovery team to carry out the recovery mission of the return capsule.
Originally, these could all be handled by the official professional team at the landing site, but if Wu Hao and the others want to continue their long-term development, they must have their own professional recovery team.
Therefore, this return capsule landing is also an experience for this professional recovery team.
Guo Yulong nodded when he heard this. Indeed, this is the last step. We cannot be careless. In fact, many people are staring at them. If something goes wrong or a joke is made during the recycling process, I am afraid it will bring trouble to the entire industry.
of ridicule.
And even at the last step, it would be a real pity if accidents continue due to some negligence and the recycling fails.
In my opinion, let's let the convoy set off. The three groups of convoys will spread out in a zigzag shape around the planned landing point and stand by. On the one hand, they will conduct another actual combat drill. On the other hand, they will be on standby in advance until the return capsule lands.
The closest group of convoys can rush over in the shortest time. Guo Yulong suggested to Yu Chengwu.
Can.
Yu Chengwu nodded and said: "Let the drone search team debug and prepare for standby. Once conditions permit, let the drone take off and conduct occasional inspections of the possible landing areas. In this way, once the return capsule lands, we can
We found it instantly and confirmed its exact location."
At this point, Yu Chengwu paused for a moment, and then said: "If the drone cannot take off, then adopt Plan B, let the helicopter over the landing site take off and participate in the aerial search."
Do you need to report it to the headquarters? A staff member immediately asked.
"No, the data information on our side is synchronized in real time with the data information at the Xinyuehu Courtyard Comprehensive Aerospace Command and Control Center at the headquarters. Everyone knows the relevant data information here. The reason why they did not intervene in the command is mainly because they want us to
Just make your own instructions based on the actual situation.
Mr. Wu said before that we are responsible for the entire project this time, and he will not interfere with the command unless it is an emergency."
We are lucky to meet such a boss. Guo Yulong also expressed his gratitude.
Report, ten minutes later, the Walker 1 unmanned experimental spacecraft entered the return orbit!
