Scholar’s Advanced Technological System

At 12 o’clock in the morning.

Converted to Washington time, it is 8 am.

For most Americans, the new day has just begun.

In a private home on the outskirts of New Jersey, a young couple and their child, who is just four years old, are sitting at the table in the living room and enjoying breakfast together.

The salad dressing was mixed into the bowl, and Julie sat at the table and glanced at the news on the TV. She just saw the news about the Ares plan being relaxed on the TV. She couldn’t help but whispered, “I don’t Understand, why do we have to spend money to compete with Chinese people for these things, is it better to use the money to do something meaningful?”

While chewing on the bacon sandwich, while watching the TV, Buddy grin laughed.

“You don’t understand, this is the romance of men.”

When I heard her husband’s words, Julie rolled her eyes.

“Yes, I don’t understand. I don’t understand how a truck driver is worried about going to the universe. Even if you take a step back, they can’t let you go to Mars to drive a truck.”

Buddy raised an eyebrow, said with a smile: “Is there a day in the future? It is said that Ares plans to recruit volunteers, maybe I will be like Han Solo -“

“I warn you, don’t even think about it!”

Looking at his wife with a serious expression, Buddy made a helpless expression and tried to convince his wife.

“Let’s relax, my sweetheart… I just said it, I certainly don’t really sign up.”

Just then, the news that was being shown suddenly had a small accident.

“The following temporary interim broadcast of a news, just nine minutes ago, NASA’s observation satellite found that the auspicious number carrying the lunar module took off from the Huajing Center, and they have left the stratosphere until the news is received. Going to low earth orbit.”

Looking at the picture on the TV, Buddy’s mouth was slightly opened, and even the bacon in the sandwich fell to the plate and was not found.

“Oh, God… Chinese people are going to the moon.”

While rubbing the salad in the bowl with a fork, Julie looked at her husband silently.

“So?”

Buddy did not answer his wife’s question. He just stared at the TV with a narrow eye and complained angrily in his mouth.

“Damn, what are we doing with NASA! We have been in the same place all these years!”

The news on the TV continues to be broadcast.

Only the original news arrangement has been completely disrupted by this unexpected incident.

After receiving the press release for a brief report, the host immediately connected to the special expert of Columbia TV, Slade Professor from Cornell University. At the same time, the Slade Professor also serves as a consultant for NASA’s Ares program, so professionalism is unquestionable.

“… After receiving this news, we urgently connected NASA expert Slade Professor, although he could not get to the scene… Slade Professor Hello!”

Slade Professor: “Hello.”

On the screen of the studio, a photo of the Slade Professor appeared.

The host connected the line and the host conducted a live interview.

“How do you think about the moon landing plan that China has implemented this time?”

Thinking about this problem for about five seconds, Slade Professor said in a conservative tone: “Huaguo did not disclose the specific technical parameters of the auspicious, including the speculation that there may be advanced Hall thrusters. More compact controllable fusion reactors… Of course, there are also some opinions that tend to think that they have adopted an advanced lithium-sulfur battery technology. After all is in addition to the aerospace business, the main business area is still in the battery field.”

Moderator: “I believe that the vast majority of viewers don’t care which technology route they are using. Can you make a prediction for us in a simpler way?”

“prediction?”

Moderator nodded: “Yes, we all want to know how successful the launch is.”

Slade Professor: “I may not be able to give you a clear answer. I don’t have specific information about the auspicious number.”

Having said that, he paused for a moment and continued in a reluctant tone.

“But if I want to say something, their chances of winning will be greater than those of the Soviets.”

“Do you think their odds are bigger than the Soviets?” The host was stared wide-eyed in surprise, and repeatedly refused to confirm, “Are you serious? Do you think they will succeed?”

“I didn’t say that, I mean only one-half of their chances of success…or probably one third that many,” Slade Professor said vaguely in a vague voice, “Of course, even if they landed successfully The moon, they are still far from us. After all, we have been on the moon more than once, and… sorry, some things are not convenient to say here.”

Look at the reports in the news.

Buddy is slowly relaxed, and the mood is much better than it was just now.

At least the probability of Chinese people landing on the moon is less than one third.

Compared to Columbia TV, NASA experts are slightly convincing.

The fork was used to poke the omelette on the plate. Only the four-year-old boy raised his head and lifted the fork high above his head, just like playing with his rocket toy.

“Hey, I want to travel on the moon.”

Hearing his son’s milky voice, Buddy haha ​​laughed and reached for the little guy’s head.

“There will be such a day, my little one, our president is leading us to be great again! When you grow up to be as tall as me, it is as simple as saying that we are going to Mars like going to Hawaii… Some local products come back in your squatting area.”

The little boy blinked, nodded, and the milk sounded.

“Okay, oh.”

Looking at the two small treasures of this 1st year, Julie smiled and shook her head and continued to solve her own salad.

She doesn’t care whether it is great or not.

She only hopes that everything will not get worse.

……

However, what most Americans are worried about is happening.

Since the completion of the Pangu fusion reactor, the cost of energy in China has fallen dramatically, and the situation on the other side of the Pacific has been getting worse.

NASA headquarters building.

In the satellite control room.

As early as the first three days of the launch of the Xiangrui, the observation satellites in the synchronous orbit have already aimed the lens at the Nanjing of China. Now, this “hate” carrying the lunar module is approaching the edge of the atmosphere little by little.

Staring at the green dot on the screen, Aiden from the CIA whispered foul-mouthed.

“Let’s just look at it like this?”

The NASA director gave him a faint look.

“if not?”

Aden, like an angry lion, said with indignation.

“We should take some measures.”

Disregarding the CIA official, the NASA director pondered for a while and looked forward to the secretary standing next to him.

“How is the life support unit on the Space-X side completed?”

The secretary immediately replied: “It is said that it has entered the testing phase.”

“How long does the test take?”

In the face of this problem hesitated for two seconds, the secretary quickly replied: “Considering a series of problems such as landing on Mars’ window period, our colonists must at least livelihood for more than two years… Of course, the test is not It takes so long, according to Musk, up to nine months is enough.”

“We can’t wait for nine months,” the NASA director shook his head and looked at the flashing green dot on the radar. He said, “The Chinese people are catching up with us and pushing the Ares plan to the next stage more than anything else.” important.”

Deeply calling took a deep breath, he turned his head and stared at his secretary and continued.

“Listen, you contact me for Musk and ask if he can shorten the test time. I know this is difficult, but we need a victory, a victory for Congress and the people!”

The secretary held his breath and passed it for a while before asking.

“Mister… What victory are you referring to?”

The NASA director expressed expressionless.

“Put the life support unit to the surface of Mars within half a year.”

“If the Chinese people think that they have caught up with our footprints on the moon, we will tell them by action and tell our Congress and our nationals how small their achievements are in front of us!”