The Immortal Warrior: From Reverse Engineering to Forging Swords for the Country

The big event is: the Fat Five is about to be launched for the first time.

China has always had obvious shortcomings in high-thrust rockets.

A large-thrust rocket with a carrying capacity of more than 20 tons is extremely important for the construction of space stations and lunar exploration projects.

Therefore, this launch of the Fat 5 is of vital importance to China.

As long as the Fat Five is launched successfully, China can then start building its own space station according to the established plan.

Because this launch was so important, Zhang Zhipeng was asked to track and control the entire process.

He once again took on the role of the launch commander of the Fat Five.

This launch was also held at the Wenchang Space Launch Center on Hainan Island.

Construction of this new launch site began two years ago and has just been completed.

The lower the space launch dimension, the more fuel is saved and the longer the life of the satellite is.

For example, launching a geosynchronous satellite from the Xichang launch site at 28 degrees north latitude has a 19 percent smaller capacity than launching it from the Wenchang launch site at degrees north latitude.

Moreover, the satellite's life span will be reduced by two years.

Why does this happen?
This is because the lower the latitude and the closer to the equator, the faster the Earth's rotation speed.

With the same fuel, greater inertial centrifugal force can help the rocket save thrust and increase its carrying capacity.

The reason why the satellite's life can be extended is that the launch site is at a low latitude and the angle is smaller, so the geosynchronous satellite can reduce fuel consumption to a certain extent.

So, since it is better to launch spacecraft at low latitudes, why didn't a launch site be built on Hainan Island earlier?
This is mainly because Hainan Island was previously located on the frontier and its security was not very good.

As our navy grew stronger, we gradually gained control of the entire South China Sea.

The conditions for building a launch site in Hainan are now mature.

The Fat Five rocket is first transported to the seaside by rail, and then transported to the vicinity of the launch site by ship.

After landing, it will be assembled in the assembly workshop of the launch site and then debugged and inspected.

Zhang Zhipeng and Chen Kainan arrived at the launch site almost at the same time as the rocket and spacecraft transport ship arrived at the launch site dock.

The two men stood at the edge of the launch site's dock and watched the huge staged rocket being transported off the ship by the rocket stage transporter.

It was a fine day with a light wind.

Visibility around the launch site is very high.

"This launch site is really good and has very high standards," said Zhang Zhipeng.

Chen Kainan said that there is only one disadvantage, that is, the launch here is more likely to be watched by people.

Zhang Zhipeng smiled and said, "Is confidentiality not very good?"

Chen Kainan nodded and said, "That's right."

The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is located in a mountainous area and is relatively concealed.

But here, the launch site is close to the sea and the area is open, making it convenient for reconnaissance satellites to observe.

Also, after the launch site was built, it became a tourist attraction.

Many people came here to watch from a distance.

Once an accident happens, there is no way to conceal it.

Zhang Zhipeng said: "We have become a real giant. It is no longer feasible to hide our status as before."

"Also, just like this launch, although we didn't announce it globally, the whole world knew about it."

"If you want to watch the launch, then go ahead and watch it."

"Why don't we be more generous, more confident, and more careful and prudent in our work to ensure that every launch is successful?"

Chen Kainan shook his head and said, "But, this launch is our first launch, and I'm still a little unsure!"

Zhang Zhipeng patted Chen Kainan on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry!"

"We have done all the necessary tests and have passed the most stringent wind tunnel tests."

“Everything is great!”

"That means there won't be any problems!"

"We have done so much work ourselves, and the work is so solid. We have also done many computer simulation launches. Everything went smoothly. This launch will definitely be a great success!"

Zhang Zhipeng knew that this launch was extremely important, so Chen Kainan was under a lot of pressure.

Moreover, in recent days, Yusa's gang has been trying their best to make noise and say some sarcastic words.

They also want to use these public opinions to disrupt the hearts of Chinese aerospace personnel.

However, Zhang Zhipeng felt that these little actions were just in vain.

The rocket staged transport vehicle carrying each stage of the rocket slowly drove ashore and drove along the road into the assembly workshop not far away.

The assembly work has begun.

Assembly also takes time, at least two or three days.

Zhang Zhipeng personally participated in the assembly work.

Of course, during assembly, each stage of the rocket must also be tested.

The rocket's liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen engines are also subject to special inspection.

Everything is fine.

The huge rocket was assembled.

On this day, it was finally time for the rocket launch.

The rocket launch was scheduled for around 7:40 p.m. that evening.

The assembled rocket is slowly transported to the launch tower using a mobile launch platform along a long track from the final assembly building to the launch tower.

This is the first launch of the Long March 5 and the first launch from the Wenchang Launch Center, so it is of great significance.

By the way, the perimeter of the launch site was already full of people watching.

A small number of these people are locals, and most of them are tourists.

As the huge rocket slowly moved along the track toward the launch tower, the onlookers cheered.

"Oh my god! It's so spectacular!"

“Isn’t this rocket too big?”

"So exciting! This is the first time I see my country launching a rocket."

"We are already the most powerful country in the world, right? Even Jusa is now on the decline!"

“I am so proud of the strength of our motherland!”

Naturally, there were some remotely farmed things mixed in with the crowd.

These people have lost their sense of national identity and have become inhuman and beast-like.

A man with a red ball-shaped cloth tied on his head muttered in a gloomy tone: "Don't be happy too soon! I think it will explode as soon as it flies!"

This person's voice was quite loud.

This person had not actually attracted anyone's attention.

However, his words were immediately heard by several people around him.

"What the hell did you just say?" A tall and strong man wearing sunglasses rushed over and stood in front of the creature wearing a sanitary napkin on his head.

The colonist shrank his neck, but still said stubbornly: "I have the freedom to speak!"

"I can say whatever I want to say."

A young girl said, "He was just cursing that our rocket would blow up."

The tall and strong man with a northeastern accent grabbed the colonist's neck and said, "Fuck, are you tired of living?"

"What is that thing on your head? Isn't it a aunt's flag?"

"Who the hell are you?"

Only at this moment did the colonist start to get a little scared: "Brother, please let me go."

"You, if you pinch me like this again, someone will die."

The big brother from the Northeast ripped the cloth off his head and slapped the colonist in the face: "You fake devil! You are just like the eunuch who entered the palace in 1911!"

"You are evil and stupid!" The colony was hit and screamed like a pig being slaughtered: "Murder! Help!"

"I want to call the police!"

"I'm going to let the police arrest you!"

Several people in the crowd were so excited that they surrounded him, waving their fists.

The colonist was knocked to the ground, and soon his body and face were hit by countless shoe soles.

Someone is shouting:

"Could this guy be a spy?"

"He must be a spy! He came here to watch the rocket launch, and maybe he wants to report to his master!"

"Call the police and arrest him!"

"Also, we must make the country pay attention to the security around the launch site!"

Someone called the police.

In fact, there are police officers patrolling around and maintaining order.

Soon, the police came.

The colonists were captured.

Many people gathered around JC and suggested that he must be on guard against enemy sabotage.

……

Zhang Zhipeng naturally had no idea what was happening among the crowd watching in the distance.

Fat Five slowly, under his watchful eyes, finally arrived at the location of the launch tower and entered the launch tower.

All the staff finally breathed a sigh of relief.

This is because the process of transporting rockets using mobile launch platforms is actually dangerous.

Especially when the wind is strong.

Only when it enters the launch tower and is protected by the launch tower can the safety of the rocket be ensured.

It stays in the launch tower until the rocket is launched.

After entering the launch tower, Zhang Zhipeng once again led the staff to conduct a final inspection of it.

The test results are all normal.

At this time, the time is already 7:13 in the evening.

The weather was very good, there was almost no wind, and the night was already dark.

Zhang Zhipeng took a deep breath and issued a series of instructions.

The rocket began injecting liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen fuel.

Fueling is complete.

The launch tower was quickly opened.

At this time, all staff had been evacuated.

Zhang Zhipeng has also arrived at the command hall.

And more and more people were watching from a distance.

There were thousands of people at the scene.

Of course, security personnel who maintain order are also mixed in the crowd, keeping a close eye, and will take immediate action if they spot anyone suspicious.

"Prepare to ignite and launch!"

Zhang Zhipeng issued the order calmly.

The engine remote ignition was successful.

The liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen engines of the Fat Five spewed out fierce flames.

This flame has the power to destroy the world.

Obviously, liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen engines can really provide greater thrust.

The rocket began to rise rapidly.

Zhang Zhipeng observed the rocket's flying posture in the air, and all the staff became busy.

The cheers of people watching the rocket launch in the distance continued to reach Zhang Zhipeng's ears.

To be honest, Zhang Zhipeng was also worried.

However, after the rocket took off, everything was normal.

The rocket quickly entered the Earth's elliptical transfer orbit.

More than 10 minutes later, the geosynchronous communications satellite weighing about tons was sent into geosynchronous orbit!

The first launch of Fat Five was successful!

This large and powerful communications satellite unfolded its solar panels and began to work.

It was not until this time that Zhang Zhipeng finally felt completely relaxed.

It worked!
This launch opened a new era in the development of China's aerospace technology.

From now on, we can also launch heavy-lift launch vehicles with a carrying capacity of more than 20 tons.

In fact, the maximum capacity of the Fat Five launched this time in low-Earth orbit can reach 23 tons! And the geosynchronous orbit can also reach 14 tons!
This is one hell of a rocket!
It may still have some gap in carrying capacity compared with the Saturn I and Proton rockets that have appeared in history, but its level of advancement is incomparable.

What's more, at present, whether it is Jusa or Big Bear, the carrying capacity of their most powerful launch vehicles is actually similar to that of the Fat 5. In fact, their rockets are far behind the Fat 5 in all aspects including carrying capacity?
It can be said that the Fat Five is the most powerful launch vehicle currently in use in the world, without a doubt.

Whether it was Yusa or the big bear, they all had to come behind.

The maximum near-Earth transport capacity of 23 tons is enough to ensure that the main module of the space station can be sent into space hundreds of kilometers away.

There was laughter and joy in the command hall as the staff celebrated the success of the launch.

Chen Kainan strode over, smiled and high-fived Zhang Zhipeng, saying, "Comrade Zhipeng, this is really encouraging!"

"Our Long March 5 rocket was a success!"

Zhang Zhipeng said: "Our success is inevitable!"

"Because we have put in so much hard work!"

"Thousands of technicians have worked hard for this day and night. We deserve success, and we will always be successful!"

Chen Kainan nodded and said, "Yes, so many people have made so many sacrifices for the success of this launch!"

"There was an important engineer whose father was seriously ill and he could not even go back to his bedside to take care of him."

"Just before this launch, his father passed away..."

Zhang Zhipeng nodded with deep emotion and said, "He is such a good comrade. We must reward him greatly!"

"Well, when we publicize the success of the launch, let's also publicize this event."

……

The successful launch of the Long March 5 shocked the whole country and the world.

Many bloggers and netizens also made various interpretations when spreading this news:
The most powerful rocket in the world, far surpassing similar rockets such as Jusa and Big Bear!
The world's most advanced launch vehicle uses more advanced high-tech, allowing staff to fully monitor the rocket.

The success of the Long March 2003 will kick off China's construction of its own space station. It is expected that China will begin launching the main module of the space station in 2005, and in the next one or two years, the experimental module of the space station will also be launched and docked. By the beginning of , China's space station will be fully built.

……

Before the first launch of the Fat Five, Yosa and other Lizard media played the trick of drawing circles and cursing.

Well! Actually, it’s all kinds of bad news.

Some people are saying that China has not completely mastered the manufacturing technology of liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen engines. This launch was a forced launch and was destined to become a big firework.

Others said that according to some inside information, the Long March 5 had several fatal problems that had not been solved. In order to satisfy Zhang Zhipeng's personal desire for success, it was hastily launched under the pressure of Zhang Zhipeng. People in the industry generally did not look favorably on this launch...

Others said that the launch was not of a new type of rocket at all, but an old-fashioned rocket with very small carrying capacity, which was just to deceive public opinion and create false news of success. They laughed at this and said: This is just trying to save face but suffering in the end.

Of course, the most outrageous one is NASA President Nelson. Nelson actually said: NASA will never allow China to surpass itself in rocket launch technology!

He also issued an order: Do not challenge NASA's leading position in aerospace technology! (End of this chapter)