Zhou Xiangming's words were full of longing for the future of the Zhihai Lunar Scientific Research Station, and his eyes shone firmly under the interplay of light and shadow on the LED screen.
"And, everyone, look here," he continued to slide the transparent folding device, and a simulation picture appeared on the screen.
"This is a conceptual diagram of our planned lunar ecological farm. Not just a plant factory, we also plan to build a small ecosystem here, including greenhouses, breeding areas, etc., to achieve food self-sufficiency."
At the same time, this is also an experimental project. If this ecosystem can operate normally and for a long time, then in the future we will start building larger ecological farms near the lunar scientific research station to meet the long-term needs of more of our people on the moon.
The need is also to prepare us for building permanent settlements and lunar cities on the moon in the future.
Speaking of this, Zhou Xiangming couldn't help but sigh: "Imagine that on the barren land of the moon, we Haoyu Aerospace people will plant the first seed with our own hands and watch it sprout, grow, and eventually bear fruit.
This is not only a need for survival, but also a symbol of human exploration of the unknown world and the imprint of life we left on the moon."
Zhou Xiangming's tone was full of passion, as if the distant moon was close at hand and within reach.
After listening to Zhou Xiangming's introduction, everyone in the conference room felt an indescribable sense of pride in their hearts, and their faces were filled with excitement and anticipation.
Everyone knows what they are doing. This is not only building a scientific research station, but also opening up a new path for the future of mankind.
Wu Hao, on the other hand, nodded, and then tapped Zhou Xiangming with the ballpoint pen in his hand, indicating that the other party should continue.
Zhou Xiangming nodded upon seeing this, then continued to slide the transparent folding device in his hand and introduced.
"In addition to the main building of the Zhihai Lunar Surface Scientific Exploration Station, the main building of the resource station located on the side has also been completed. This will serve as an important resource storage center for the entire Zhihai Lunar Surface Scientific Exploration Station in the future, such as the resources needed by the station.
Water, oxygen, including collecting and separating oxygen and hydrogen for propulsion fuel.
Of course, this resource station is only used to meet the basic needs of the Zhihai Lunar Surface Scientific Research Station. In the future, as we progress in lunar exploration and development and utilization, we will also build larger resource stations for collection, storage and
Processing related resources that we mine from the moon, such as various minerals, copper, iron, manganese, aluminum, etc., as well as the helium-3 super energy that we are all looking forward to."
"The area on the northern periphery of the research station is surrounded by a circle, much like a donut. This circle-shaped area is the main energy production area of our entire Zhihai lunar surface scientific research station, which is our photovoltaic power generation.
The farm will be equipped with thousands of solar panels for power generation needs. Using the latest monocrystalline silicon material, its power generation capacity is comparable to that of a medium-sized hydropower station.
This photovoltaic power generation farm will also serve as the main source of power for our Zhihai lunar surface scientific research station. Although we have not yet equipped this Zhihai lunar surface scientific research station with two isotope thermoelectric generators, this is only for emergency use.
Electricity is used for short-term power supply, and daily needs mainly rely on this photovoltaic power generation farm.
Of course, in the future, if we can mine a sufficient amount of helium-3 resources and the technology for utilizing helium-3 matures, we will build a nuclear fusion power station on the moon using helium-3 as energy, which will satisfy the needs of the moon.
In large cities, hundreds of thousands or even millions of people need electricity.”
Zhou Xiangming's voice echoed in the conference room, and every word was like a spark that ignited the future, igniting a blazing fire of exploration in the hearts of everyone present.
His words not only described a blueprint for a self-sufficient and energy-rich scientific research station on the moon, but also outlined a grand vision for mankind to move into the depths of the universe.
"Everyone knows that our Zhihai lunar surface scientific research station is just the beginning of our entire lunar exploration plan."
Zhou Xiangming smiled slightly and slid the transparent folding device in his hand again, and a wider simulation picture popped up on the screen.
"This is the preliminary conceptual diagram of our planned lunar base network. Zhihai Station will be the first node in this network and the frontier for future lunar exploration and development."
He pointed to several bright spots on the screen and explained: "Here, here, and here, we plan to gradually establish a series of functional bases in the next few years.
Some focus on astronomical observation, some are dedicated to deep earth exploration, and some are specifically responsible for resource mining and processing.
These bases will be connected through efficient transportation systems to form a complementary, mutually supportive and collaborative whole."
After thinking about it for a while, Zhou Xiangming coughed twice, then returned to the whole body, then slid the transparent folding device in his hand, and then displayed it on the big screen.
At present, our photovoltaic power generation farm construction project is proceeding in an orderly manner. Limited by the carrying capacity of our Earth-to-Moon transfer spacecraft, about one-third of the photovoltaic power generation panels are currently installed, but they can basically satisfy the entire Zhihai Moon.
It meets the basic power requirements for the operation of scientific research stations.
After hearing Zhou Xiangming's introduction, Yang Fan, who was sitting opposite him, asked: "Do all these photovoltaic panels need to be transported from the earth?"
Hearing Yang Fan's question, Zhou Xiangming nodded and replied: "Yes, these solar panels need to be transported from the earth. With the capabilities of our current scientific research station, we cannot produce them on the moon using the resources on the moon.
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"Well, I heard that monocrystalline silicon, the material needed for solar panels, is made of sand. Isn't there sand all over the moon? Why can't it be produced?" Su Ho, who was sitting behind Wu Hao, couldn't bear it at this time.
He opened his mouth and asked.
Hehehe...
Hearing this question, everyone laughed. Su Ho, on the other hand, was a little shy and even a little overwhelmed by everyone's laughter. He looked at everyone with his clear eyes and asked what everyone meant by laughter.
Did he make a mistake?
"Okay, okay, everyone, stop laughing."
Wu Hao glanced at Su Ho with a smile, then waved his hand to Zhou Xiangming and said, "Since Su Ho is curious, please answer it."
"Yes," Zhou Xiangming responded with a smile and nodded, then looked at Su Ho, his eyes full of encouragement and patience, and said, "Secretary Su, this is it.
Your question is very interesting, and it does touch on a practical challenge we will encounter in lunar exploration.
First of all, you are right, the main material of solar panels is indeed monocrystalline silicon, and one of the raw materials of monocrystalline silicon is sand. The moon is indeed covered with sand, but the problem is far from that simple."