Chapter 32: Building the UFO
The matter of taking back the spaceship abandoned by Kura civilization was code-named "Light of Mars" project.
All scientists gathered in the Academy of Sciences and were busy in an orderly manner.
Because there is no need for new technology, it is only necessary to think about how to create a flying saucer that is just right.
Of course, this matter was thrown to a new group of young scientists, and old scientists basically sorted out the essentials needed by the flying saucer and pondered important issues such as the spacecraft's energy and other important issues.
"I think this flying saucer should be designed with a diameter of 20 meters, so that it can not only capture the spacecraft abandoned by the Redeemer civilization, but also bring back some of the matter from Mars, and also have a more powerful energy supplement. Even if you encounter comets, asteroids can accelerate their escape." Scientist logic said.
"Your diameter is too hasty, we have to plan it within centimeters, otherwise one centimeter will be much more difficult and cost. Space navigation is not a joke." Another scientist named Tom retorted.
"20 meters is the conclusion I came to after calculation. This size has room for freedom and space to freely exert and arrange." Logic said his theory.
"No, I still recommend designing it as 18.8 meters. According to our observations, the diameter of the UFO in the Redeemer civilization will not exceed 14.8 meters. Then we can only leave 4 meters, of which 1 meter is the energy room, 0.5 meters is the spare energy room, and the others are the operating room." Tom said loudly.
"What about the others? What should I do if I meet microorganisms on Mars, or valuable meteorites or asteroids in the universe?" Logic also asked loudly.
"Adding 1.2 meters can increase construction difficulty and manpower and material resources a lot." Tom's tone was a little worried.
"I would rather go beyond it than just happen. This is a truth in our country Z." said logic meaningfully.
"But will the superior give us so much manpower and material resources?" Tom asked in a daze.
"Don't forget that this time is not the research of the Academy of Sciences, but the hope of all mankind. Even if it is 30 meters or 40 meters, all mankind will support you to create it." Logic said firmly.
A glimmer flashed in Tom's eyes. He had just been transferred for half an hour and was still a little confused. Now, after hearing what the logic said, there are all resources, so what is wrong.
"Done!" Tom yelled.
"Okay." Logic vocals.
It’s not that I don’t want to build a larger flying saucer, but that the flying saucer is driven by the current energy of human beings and is likely to be unable to reach Mars or voyage normally.
Judging from the current level of human technology, the interstellar voyage of about 25 meters is the limit.
If you want to build larger long-distance voyage machines, such as spacecraft, then the manpower and material resources invested will be astronomical, and it is currently only a collection of objects, not a long-term long-distance voyage. It is not a waste of money and money.
Humans are no longer the ones who were just wasted. The useless international finance has been abolished, and civilians have gradually begun to worship scientists instead of providing for young and handsome men in the entertainment industry.
So the government and these scientists are careful in every transaction, because science is endless, and who knows where the next transaction will be used.
Because science has become the mainstream, there are more and more scientists and many wild scientists, so research projects and funds are invested one by one. If possible, save as much as possible.
After the two decided on the diameter of the flying saucer, they reported it to Hawking.
Hawking looked at the nervous two people and spent ten minutes to read the report carefully.
"No," Hawking said, putting down the report.
"20 meters is a very suitable diameter, but I plan to create two 15-meter flying saucers that are searched for 20 meters, which are easy to use. The logic is actually very good. This is the first time that humans have truly visited Mars. If you find any accidents, you can bring them back with the other two flying saucers."
"Yes." Logic said excitedly.
A series of reports reached Yang Zhen, Hawking and others' hands, most of them were passed, and only a few were stranded.
Because it is too important, everyone needs to discuss it together.
So, Hawking and Yang Zhen planned a meeting.
"Most of the UFO has been formulated, but the following points are still not confirmed."
“1. What is the energy used for the UFO.”
"2. Are the two minions flying saucers intelligently controlled?"
"3. Do you need to do something else this trip to Mars?"
"Please use this to defend," Hawking said.
"I think solar energy can be good." A young scientist said.
"We are unable to collect such huge solar energy at present, it is not feasible." Yang Zhen vetoed.
"Perhaps we can cite tidal energy," said a gray-haired scientist.
"Tidal energy is too complicated, we don't have that much time, so it's not feasible." Yang Zhen vetoed.
"Can't we use nuclear energy?" Logic asked with a frown.
"But it is, but it's too complicated to install a nuclear reactor on such a small flying saucer."
"Of course, if the nuclear reactor is large, then it will not be able to install the UFO on Mars. If the UFO we make is large, then the same is true for this is an upward vicious cycle." Hawking said.
"So with our current technological level, can we build a nuclear reactor loaded into a flying saucer?" asked Logic.
Hawking was silent for a while and said, "Yes."
"Then I suggest using nuclear energy, because only nuclear energy is stable. I still have the same viewpoint, rather than just going so far. If nuclear energy is not used, if the consequences are caused, it will be a disaster for mankind." Logic said.
The conference room was a little calmer. It seemed that everyone thought of nuclear energy, but they all understood that the nuclear reactor was not suitable for such a small flying saucer.
"So." Yang Zhen and Hawking said after a brief communication.
"Nuclear energy is the first element. If there are any other discoveries, please report it quickly."
"So, the second one, is it intelligently controlled by the minion flying saucer?" Hawking said.
"Intelligent control can be coordinated, but the freedom is a little less, and there can be a lot of expenses left, and it can even give up the space in the control room to the nuclear reactor."
"Manual control is the same as the problem of the first UFO. The nuclear reactor problem. And if 15 meters is freed, it is almost impossible to install a nuclear reactor. But if it is not freed, then the meaning of the two UFOs will naturally not exist."
"But if two UFOs are also made into 20 meters in diameter, the manpower and material resources will be too expensive, which is useless, because there is only one UFO that the Redeemer civilization abandoned."
"We all agree with intelligent manipulation." This time, all scientists' opinions were unified once.
After all, the two UFOs are just auxiliary, and intelligent control can maximize their benefits.
"Yeah." Yang Zhen and Hawking nodded with satisfaction.
"So. The third thing, do you need to do something about this trip to Mars?" asked Hawking.
As soon as these words came out, the following discussion was discussed.
Hawking did not stop him, but started discussing with Yang Zhen.
A few minutes later, the discussion returned to peace and began to speak in turn.
"Where we have discovered an asteroid belt between Earth and Mars, this asteroid belt is likely to bring us some surprises. I wonder what you think?" A respected elderly scientist said.
"Sit and watch." Logic murmured in a low voice, looking in a good mood.
"It must be investigated." Luo Geng said solemnly.
"Yes." Many scientists nodded.
"We don't know about this asteroid, how do we detect it if we detect it?" Yang Zhenfa asked.
"I suggest that after successfully capturing the legacy flying saucer, stay in the asteroid belt for one day, collect matter and take photos," said Luo Geng.
"Senior Luo Geng said it well, but I suggest joining some scientists to facilitate the mid-season technological exploration and other situations." Logic said.
Luo Geng nodded, not seeming to object to the idea of logic.
However, Yang Zhen and Hawking were silent.
"At present, the maximum number of people in the main spacecraft is four, so it is impossible to have more than one. And two of them must be astronauts, which is the minimum limit. The remaining two places should be given to astronauts with scientific experience, but in this way, besides the most basic scientific and technological exploration, other situations are probably overwhelming."
"But if you arrange for a pure scientist to go up, let alone adaptability, etc. If something happens, who will be responsible?" Yang Zhen asked.
"Of course, the applicant is responsible for himself, and of course his life is responsible for himself." Logic said.
"You want to go?" Hawking saw through logic's thoughts at a glance.
"Yes." The logic did not hesitate at all.
"If you want to go, submit an application form, I will submit it to the head of state, and the head of state will decide." Hawking said.
Suddenly, all the scientists leaked crazy eyes.
The starry sky! Who doesn’t want to go, especially the journey of alien stars.
When these scientists are exploring the starry sky and the truth, life is really nothing.
After the meeting, Hawking received countless applications, including Logic and Luo Geng and others.
Originally, with Luo Geng's level, there was no need to submit an application to Hawking, but the person in charge of this operation was Hawking and Yang Zhen.
Chapter completed!