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"The full system operation test results of Yuanhang have come out, and all the values ​​meet the requirements for offline delivery."

"Chief, please take a look."

On this day, in the office of the spacecraft manufacturing base, Qin Ming respectfully handed a report document to Xu Yuan.

And don't forget to proactively inform the public of the news.

Thanks to the efforts of all the staff at the base, the research, development and production of the Yuanhang was basically completed in just two years, and its efficiency far exceeded that of the previous, mankind's first spaceship, the Zhengtu.

Everyone was very happy with this achievement.

Of course, although I was excited, I knew in my heart that a big reason for our achievements today was due to Xu Yuan’s participation.

With Xu Yuan personally in charge of the entire process, there were basically no bottlenecks.

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan took the document from Qin Ming.

Then he lowered his eyes and checked.

Two days ago, the Yuanhang had carried out a full system operation test. Although he was confident in his Yuanhang, due to the importance of this spacecraft, it would be absolutely false to say that he was not nervous at all.

After all, if some loopholes in the spacecraft were really discovered during the test.

Then it will not be possible to deliver it offline smoothly.

The originally planned mission to visit Proxima Centauri also needs to be postponed.

This is definitely something he doesn't want to see.

As time passed year by year, he had unknowingly entered middle age. With the Far Eastern Spacecraft's flying speed of more than 20% of the speed of light, he still had a chance to wait until the Far Eastern Spacecraft successfully and safely returned to Earth with the information from Proxima Centauri.

This way you won't leave any regrets for yourself.

But if he continued to delay, the probability of him waiting for the spacecraft to return would decrease with every year he spent on departure.

So according to his idea, it would be best to officially carry out this task within this year.

Anyway.

The training for the relevant crew members is similar.

More than enough for the task.

Followed by.

When Xu Yuan noticed the data content on the file, his slightly frowned brows instantly relaxed.

There was even a slight smile on the corner of his mouth.

Obviously, as Qin Ming just said, the research and development of Yuanhang was very successful.

"Great."

"With this report, the spacecraft can be delivered next month."

As his emotions were rising, he couldn't help but say a few words.

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard Qin Ming in front of him take over the conversation and echoed: "Yes, everyone is also very excited."

As Xu Yuan listened to Qin Ming's words, he felt more and more satisfied with his assistant.

He still remembered that when the other party first came over, he took the initiative to let him stay by his side as an assistant because he reminded him of his former self.

There will also be more opportunities for learning and improvement.

You know, even the world's top scientists would agree to become Xu Yuan's assistant without hesitation.

As it turned out, the other party did not waste this opportunity.

In just a few years, it has grown rapidly.

Sometimes, the opinions he expressed would even bring him inspiration.

So as to quickly determine the correct direction.

For this reason, during the development of the Yuanhang, Xu Yuan gave the other party many opportunities and often explained patiently.

Seeing all of Qin Ming's performance, he also had some ideas.

I think it's time to let go and let the other person go on his own.

At least you have to be responsible for a key project alone.

However, just as Xu Yuan was thinking about this, he heard Qin Ming in front of him suddenly speak again.

And this time, compared to just now, he seemed a little restrained.

"That... Chief Xu."

"I have one more thing I hope you can agree to."

Xu Yuan was a little surprised, but on the surface he said calmly: "Tell me first."

After getting Xu Yuan's response, Qin Ming seemed to have made up his mind, and the next second he went straight to the point and stated his intention.

"I want to follow the Voyageur and take part in this mission to explore Proxima Centauri."

"You want to participate?" Xu Yuan was a little surprised.

He knew very well how much courage it would take to take the initiative to participate in this mission. The decades of boring life on the spacecraft alone were enough to make many people give up.

Although scientific researchers are indeed needed on board the Far Voyage for this trip, it will be convenient for direct investigation and research on Proxima Centauri.

But he did not expect Qin Ming to apply on his own initiative.

However, after spending some time together, Xu Yuan actually had a better understanding of Qin Ming.

The other party would never speak nonsense about such things.

In other words, he really wanted to set off on the Voyage.

Although Xu Yuan subconsciously wanted to dissuade him, after noticing the other party's firm eyes, his tone softened when the words came to his lips.

"You really think about it?"

"Even if the Far Voyage's flight speed reaches 25% of the speed of light, it will still take at least thirty years to return to Earth, and there is a possibility of encountering various unexpected situations during this period."

"Are you still willing to do this?"

At this moment, Qin Ming stood up straight, and after listening to all of Xu Yuan's words, he still nodded with a firm look in his eyes.

"I know all about it, Chief."

"To be able to travel to an unfamiliar star system and conduct scientific research in one's lifetime is an opportunity that countless researchers will never have."

"In addition, I also believe that the spacecraft that you, Chief Xu, personally designed and developed can definitely bring us back safely."

After listening to Qin Ming's words, Xu Yuan couldn't help but fall silent.

indeed.

This kind of opportunity is rare.

Even he had thought about personally piloting the Voyageur to Proxima Centauri, four light years away.

So when the thought stayed here, he didn't say anything more.

In the end, it only turned into a few words of concern and encouragement.

"I agree to this. Take care of yourself. I will wait for you at home."

"Yes, Chief. I guarantee that the task will be completed." Qin Ming answered firmly.

……

The news that Qin Ming was going to follow the Far Voyage to Proxima Centauri caused a heated discussion within the base and even within the alliance.

But if it is put outside, it can only be regarded as a small episode.

As Yuanhang passed the full system operation test, all processes went very smoothly over the next half month, and it was officially delivered to the alliance after rolling off the production line.

And it is worth mentioning.

When the member states of the alliance learned that the Yuanhang had been completed, they were surprised and reached the same intention as Xu Yuan in a short period of time.

That is to let the Yuanhang set off as soon as possible.

All I can say is that compared to Xu Yuan, the others are older.

Everyone must hope that the Yuanhang will leave and return soon.

This way, there might still be hope, to see the safe return of the Far Voyage. Facing a strange star system that human civilization has never set foot in, everything inside is basically unknown.

No one knows whether there will be new substances existing on the planets inside.

Perhaps it can help human civilization achieve new technological breakthroughs in some areas. In any case, it is worth a try.

that's it.

Finally, under the joint resolution of all member states of the alliance, it was confirmed that the Voyage will officially set out for Proxima Centauri next month. And on the day of departure, a global farewell ceremony will be held so that all mankind can witness this great moment together.

When the relevant documents were issued and reported by major media outlets, they immediately caused a huge uproar on the Internet.

In addition to being surprised that the Far-flung Spaceship was completed so quickly, everyone was also surprised that the Alliance announced various data parameters of the Far-flung Spaceship.

When the plan to explore Proxima Centauri was first announced, many people expressed doubts about it.

It is believed that the interstellar spacecraft technology currently possessed by human civilization is not sufficient to leave the solar system and explore other galaxies. This is a complete waste of resources, and all energy should be focused on transforming the Martian environment.

After all, compared to the Proxima Centauri system, about which we know nothing, at least there is a complete and mature plan for the transformation of Mars.

It can give everyone hope that it is feasible.

But now, after seeing the published data of the Yuanhang spacecraft, everyone realized how wrong they were.

No one expected that the second interstellar spacecraft alone would bring about a qualitative change in the spacecraft's flight speed.

From one percent of the speed of light, it skyrocketed by more than twenty times.

No wonder.

The alliance is so confident about this plan.

When he saw that the developer of the spacecraft was Xu Yuan, he immediately realized it.

As a result, the previous voices of doubt soon disappeared, and people began to be filled with expectations for the Proxima Galaxy.

Just go to any commonly used platform and you can see everyone’s heated discussions in the comment section of related topics.

"Shit, are the data I saw real? The flying speed of the Far Voyage can actually reach 25% of the speed of light?"

"Today is such a pleasant surprise. I thought Yuanhang might be upgraded, but I didn't expect the version to be updated so much. It's simply a dimensionality reduction blow to Zhengtu."

"We conquered the quantum engine. Awesome."

"No wonder the alliance came up with this plan. It seems they have it all figured out!"

"At the speed of the Far Voyage spacecraft, it would only take about thirty years to travel between the Proxima Centauri system and the solar system. This means that our generation will have the opportunity to witness it."

"It turns out that Chief Xu was the developer of the Yuanhang. That's all right."

"To be honest, even if you tell me right now that we have conquered the warp drive, I will believe it."

"It would be great if we could find a planet in the Proxima Centauri system that's suitable for human survival. At least we don't have to pin all our hopes on Mars."

“Within a limited time in life, no one would refuse the opportunity to visit the Proxima Centauri galaxy.”

……

2034 8 Month 25 Day.

Friday.

Starting at eight o'clock in the morning, all major official media news around the world are doing one thing.

That is the live broadcast of the departure of Yuanhang.

In the huge square, located in the center of sight is naturally the temporarily docked second interstellar spaceship of human civilization.

"The Voyage."

During this period, after the Yuanhang was officially delivered, it was docked here.

Various materials are transported to the spacecraft by special vehicles.

Because it is necessary to ensure that thousands of crew members can live in space for decades, plus the various replacement parts for the spacecraft, the amount of supplies needed is indeed a terrifying number.

Fortunately, the length of the Yuanhang is much longer than that of the Zhengtu, otherwise there might be problems with loading the supplies alone.

In addition, during the two years when the Yuanhang was being manufactured, the laboratories of scientific academies around the world were also busy.

Basically, the main task is to consider the survival of thousands of crew members.

Find ways to upgrade products in some necessary areas.

Finally, after calculations using a superconducting quantum computer, we finally got a feasible solution.

But there is nothing that can be done about it.

After all, human civilization has not yet mastered hibernation technology, and is unable to allow crew members to enter deep sleep on the spacecraft.

At this moment, in the live broadcast room, a large number of viewers from all over the world were excited just by seeing the close-up of the Yuanhang.

Ecstatically sending barrage discussions.

"What a cool spaceship."

"The Far Voyage is indeed much more majestic, and looks more like an interstellar battleship."

"It is indeed much larger than the Zhengtu."

"I heard that the Far Voyage is also equipped with a powerful weapon system, which the Journey does not have."

"It's a pity that we can't see the weapons of the Faraway."

"We're late. Have the crew members shown up yet?"

……

Just when everyone was immersed in this atmosphere, the host on the scene suddenly shifted his focus to another direction.

When the domineering Yuanhang disappeared from the live broadcast room, it was replaced by a team wearing the same blue clothes, who were walking towards the open hatch of the spacecraft.

Apparently they were the crew members involved in this mission.

Although there are only about a thousand crew members, they are all carefully selected from all over the world.

Perhaps it was because everyone had received training, so even though they were about to board the spacecraft and leave their home planet, there was no sign of nervousness on anyone's face. Instead, there was determination and anticipation.

at the same time.

Xu Yuan, who was in the stands, also noticed Qin Ming walking in front of him.

Yes.

In the end, Qin Ming was firm in his choice.

Resolutely go to Proxima Centauri.

"What you are seeing now is the crew carrying out the Proxima Centauri exploration mission. They will board the interstellar spacecraft Voyage, leave the Earth and sail out of the solar system to visit our neighbor Proxima Centauri, which is four light years away."

“The entire journey will last more than thirty years.”

"All of them are great and are pioneers in the development of human civilization."

“Let us all wish them the best in their mission.”

At this time, as the host stood in front of the camera to report, thousands of crew members also stopped under the viewing stands.

Faced with such a magnificent scene, even Xu Yuan couldn't help but feel mixed emotions.

Because the faces of everyone in front of us are destined to remain in our hearts. After all, when we meet again, even if everything goes well, it will be more than 30 years later.

And we don’t even know how many people can return to their hometowns.

But as the host just said, all crew members are indispensable pioneers in the process of human civilization and its development and strength.

They are the pride of everyone.

So when the thought stayed here, Xu Yuan took a deep breath and adjusted his emotions.

Gave a final speech before boarding the ship.

After a few minutes, thousands of crew members boarded the spacecraft in an orderly manner and arrived at their respective work stations.

When everything was in place and ready, accompanied by the countdown in the live broadcast room, the Faraway starship officially started to take off. Driven by the quantum engine, it disappeared from sight in the blink of an eye.

The Kunlun aerospace carrier in low-Earth orbit and the personnel at the lunar base also spontaneously saw off the Yuanhang.

...(End of chapter)