They took Erma to visit several base facilities, and then they came to the last stop of the tour, which was the long-awaited rocket launch command and control center.
The rocket launch command and control center looks very ordinary from the outside, just an ordinary office building. If it weren't for the various antennas and equipment scattered on the roof, I might have thought that I was going the wrong way.
And when they walked into the launch command and control hall, everyone couldn't help but marvel.
In the wide hall, three walls are covered with large screens, which display various data and pictures. The office area is divided into several areas by passages. The scientific researchers are busy nervously at the moment.
The atmosphere in the command and control hall seemed tense.
After receiving the notice, Yu Chengwu walked in towards Wu Hao and others.
Mr. Wu, Mr. Ma, hello!
Haha, Wu Hao smiled and introduced to Erma: "This is Yu Chengwu, the head of our entire aerospace science and technology research laboratory. He is responsible for various technical research work in the company's aerospace field."
He is another young talent. It seems that Mr. Wu, you have Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Lao Ma agreed, then looked at the big screens on the three walls of the hall and said: "Yu Gong, can you tell us about this time?"
What stage has this launch mission reached?"
Yu Chengwu nodded when he heard this: "We have now reached the final preparation stage before the rocket launch, and there is less than three hours left before the scheduled launch time.
If everything goes well, our company's first retractable rocket will be launched from here in more than two hours."
Is everything going well? Brother Ma and Lao Ma couldn't help but wonder.
Seeing the puzzled expressions on everyone's faces, Yu Chengwu smiled and explained: "Yes, from now until one second before the rocket is launched, the rocket launch will be terminated.
There are many reasons for terminating a rocket launch, such as problems with the rocket, weather problems, and various other problems, etc., each of which can affect whether the rocket launches normally.
At present, the rocket is in good condition. The only thing that affects the launch of the rocket is the weather.
The meteorological department is now closely monitoring the weather conditions, and once the weather conditions permit, the rocket can be launched."
Oh, I think the weather is pretty good today. It’s sunny and not too windy. Why can’t it be good? Xiao Ma asked puzzledly.
Hearing Brother Xiaoma's words, Wu Hao smiled and replied: "The wind we can feel is only the wind from the ground, and the distance from the ground is only about ten meters.
What the meteorological department needs to observe is the change in wind speed at all altitudes throughout the airspace, especially at mid- and high-altitudes. If the wind speed is fast, the entire launch mission may be terminated or delayed.
Especially since we are launching a retractable rocket this time, we must not only consider the launch, but also the landing and recovery of the first-stage rocket body.
In particular, the first-stage rocket body uses three parachutes when landing. Such large parachutes are more sensitive to the influence of wind.
The passing of the cold wave in the past few days, coupled with the regional climate, has resulted in variable winds in the region. Therefore, the launch command center has been worried that the weather will affect the normal launch."
Hearing Wu Hao's explanation, Erma also nodded to express his understanding. As the saying goes, people are not as good as God. Sometimes, people have to succumb to God's temper.
It's okay, don't force it, even if it means pausing or delaying the launch, it's okay. Brother Xiao Ma comforted him.
Thank you Mr. Ma! Yu Chengwu said with a bright smile.
Why, everyone looks like this launch is very stressful? Lao Ma was very keenly aware of the faces of the busy scientific researchers in the command and control center. In addition to being anxious, there was also a hint of nervousness.
Yu Chengwu nodded: "Before each launch, there will be more or less a sense of nervousness and anxiety. This is normal.
Of course, because this is our country's first truly retractable commercial launch vehicle, there will naturally be pressure.
You must know that this new type of rocket has a first flight success rate of only 50%. This retractable launch vehicle has a more complex structure, so the first flight success rate is very low. In addition, not only must the launch be successful,
It still has to be recycled. If there is such an additional step, the success rate will be even lower.
What’s more, Mr. Wu’s visit is also a spur to us to be honest.”
Hahahaha, this is our fault, sorry! Lao Ma smiled and apologized.
Hehehehe...
Wu Hao waved his hand at Yu Chengwu who was standing beside him and said, "Okay, stop complaining here and go get busy. I still say the same thing, don't put too much burden on yourself, just do your best!"
Understood, thank you, Mr. Wu, we will do our best! Yu Chengwu looked at him and responded seriously, then nodded to Erma, and then returned to his post and got busy.
Wu Hao also smiled at the two horses and said: "As the launch is approaching, he will inevitably be a little emotional as the commander-in-chief, so please don't mind."
Er Ma and everyone present shook their heads, and Lao Ma said with a smile: "Faced with such a difficult task, anyone in this position will feel great pressure, so I understand.
Okay, let’s not disturb them here and let them concentrate on the final preparations.”
After hearing what Lao Ma said, everyone nodded and then walked away quietly.
After noticing Wu Hao and the others leaving, the scientific researchers in the command and control hall couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, chatted briefly, and then got into intense work.
In addition to the rocket launch command and control center, Wu Hao smiled at Erma and said: "There is still a while, let's go to the base restaurant to have a meal and take a rest, and then go directly to the landing site and wait for the rocket to launch."
Aren't we going back here? Brother Ma asked.
Wu Hao shook his head: "What is the difference between watching on the big screen and watching in front of the TV? Now that we are here, let's watch it immersively, so that the experience will be more profound.
The landing site is not far from the launch site, only about a kilometer or two. The observation station we are going to is located on a sand dune between the launch site and the landing site, arranged in a 'pin' shape with the launch site and landing site.
.The field of view is wide, where we can see the launch site at the same time."
Hearing Wu Hao's arrangement, Lao Ma and Xiao Ma nodded, approving the arrangement. Being able to watch the launch and landing on the spot was enough to prove Wu Hao's confidence in their retractable rocket.
and transparency about them.
Let them go to the observation station because I want them to see with their own eyes how the rocket is successfully launched and finally landed and recovered.
Of course, for Wu Hao, this was also a deliberate arrangement. When the rocket was launched, it was not appropriate to let these people go to the command and control hall to affect the work of scientific researchers.
Therefore, it is most appropriate to go to this observation station with excellent views.
