This star is going to the moon

Chapter 523 UAE: "I was able to achieve manned spaceflight entirely through my own efforts!"

To be fair, it's incredibly lucky to be able to capture such a fleeting glimpse of space.

So when the photos taken by the Dreamship spacecraft on its way to the moon of the Orion spacecraft returning from the moon were released, it immediately caused a sensation.

After all, this thing isn't just rare, there's only one example!
[Is it true? Did you get a picture?]

[It's just a point of light, how can we confirm it's the American Orion spacecraft?]

[For those with publicly available orbital data, a simple comparison will suffice.]

I'll be right back.

[It's definitely the American Orion spacecraft; after all, our space officials wouldn't lie like NASA.]

I've checked the orbital data, and it matches up perfectly—it's the Orion spacecraft! Awesome!

That was a really accurate shot, amazing!

Wow, what luck! I can't believe I ran into this!

Haha, the Americans aren't making any moves, so they probably didn't get any footage of us.

Hey, this kind of one-sided spying is pretty satisfying.

[Chinese: Hey American, let me see what you're doing. Is your development normal?]

Haha, how wicked!

[It feels great to have pictures to prove it, which is one of the reasons why this manned lunar landing race is so highly anticipated.]

I feel it was taken accidentally, not intentionally.

[Regardless of how it was filmed, the fact that it's been filmed will definitely make it into history books.]

Indeed, the image of two lunar spacecraft intersecting at the Earth-Moon distance is certainly a topic of much discussion.

I really want to see how the Americans react...

no response.

Or perhaps there's an internal reaction, but it can't be made public!

The US is very sensitive to this situation. The fact that the Orion spacecraft could be photographed at such high speeds in space naturally led the US to think of its military applications.

We are now in the era of radar and missile offense and defense, where "detection equals destruction" is possible.

This situation is putting them under some stress.

If this were wartime, wouldn't the Orion spacecraft have already been destroyed by missiles?

Does Laos and China have developed a new radar search technology?
Although NASA experts have analyzed the incident and concluded that it was 99% a coincidence, Americans still feel insecure.

So... increase the funding for the Space Force, and get one for me too!
Even if we can't produce it, we still need to guard against this situation!
Before it was developed, the US didn't intend to make any public reaction. They just had NASA say something like "We are very pleased with the progress of human space technology," which was mixed in with congratulations on the successful maiden flight of the Long March 10 heavy rocket.

After all, NASA would send congratulatory messages before, so adding a little something this time is no big deal.

This does not fall under the definition of "technical cooperation" in the "Wolf Clause," so it can be sent.

Netizens immediately realized this was pointless.

But the Americans stubbornly refuse to admit it, so there's nothing we can do.

However, the increasing number of Americans "swallowing their pride" suggests that the US is truly declining.

Some people shook their heads at the thought.

How could the US be weakened? It certainly hasn't used its full strength.

As long as the Americans give it their all, everything will be alright!
Just as some people were having wild speculations, while the Orion spacecraft was returning to Earth and the Dreamship spacecraft was heading to the moon, the UAE seized this moment to grab an international headline!
On the 12th, a brand-new Muyuan-class space shuttle was pushed out of the space shuttle hangar at the Binhai Space Airport, and then flew into space in unmanned mode amidst great anticipation.

This is the third production model of the Kite-class space shuttle, and the first space shuttle purchased by the UAE.

It will usher in the UAE's manned spaceflight era!

Netizens expressed their envy without reservation.

【Niubi! 】

Previously, countries would "hitch a ride" on the manned spaceflight missions of the US and Russia to enter space, then announce that their own country had achieved manned spaceflight and entered the space age. Now, with truly advanced technology, they can directly buy space shuttles to declare their country's entry into the space age.

Indeed, the oil tycoons of the Middle East are incredibly wealthy.

[Actually, it's not that extravagant. If they were truly wealthy, they might have bought a complete set of manned spacecraft to develop their own manned space program much earlier.]

Indeed, the main reason is the great development of aerospace technology, which has made it much easier to go into space. In the past, sending people into space was not so easy.

That's true. In the past, manned spaceflight involved a whole host of things. Now, you just need to buy a space shuttle, purchase all the other services, and then you can use your own space shuttle to send your astronauts into space.

There's nothing we can do about it; aerospace systems are, after all, typical complex engineering systems of our time...

The aerospace system is characterized by its large scale, system complexity, technology intensity, strong integration, large investment, long cycle, high risk, wide application, and considerable socio-economic benefits. It is a national-level large-scale engineering system.

The organization and management of the design, manufacturing, testing, launch, operation and application of aerospace systems require the use of systems engineering methods. In aerospace engineering practice, aerospace systems engineering has been formed, which has further enriched and developed the theory and methods of systems engineering.

A well-developed space system is an important indicator of a country's space capabilities and overall national strength; only a limited number of countries in the world possess this capability.

After all, the aerospace system is not just about aerospace; it involves many other things.

Its development must be based on a strong comprehensive national strength, a high level of economic development, certain financial support, a core team of talents engaged in aerospace science and technology, and an advanced level of scientific and technological development.

This system requires direct national support and planning, including the construction of ground launch bases, the establishment of command and management systems, and the establishment of tracking, telemetry, remote control, and communication networks.

With these things, the construction of rockets and propulsion systems, the development of new materials in spacecraft manufacturing processes, and technologies such as launch and recovery can mature.

Furthermore, the astronaut system also needs to be improved, as it involves selecting the right people to go into space.

It is necessary to establish astronaut training bases, a space medicine system, and an environmental control and life support system for astronauts in conjunction with spacecraft development. It is also necessary to organize medical supervision and support for astronauts before, during, and after their spaceflight to ensure their safety. Furthermore, it is necessary to develop emergency rescue systems in conjunction with manned spacecraft development.

These things all require a huge initial investment.

Many countries simply cannot accomplish this.

Even with numerous benefits awaiting them later, the significant initial barriers will still exclude many countries. Those nations that have developed complete space systems will be the ones to reap those benefits.

In terms of science and technology, manned spaceflight technology is a technologically intensive and comprehensive cutting-edge technology. It embodies the achievements of many fields of modern science and technology, while also posing new development demands to various fields of modern science and technology, thereby promoting and driving the development of science and technology as a whole.

In other words, the development of a country's manned spaceflight technology can reflect the country's overall level of science and technology and high-tech industries.

Such as systems engineering, automatic control technology, computer systems, propulsion capabilities, environmental control and life support technology, communications, remote sensing, and testing technology.

It also reflects the country's level of development in modern mechanics, astronomy, earth science, and space science.

In particular, the level of development of aerospace medical engineering in this country.

Without the research and development of aerospace medical engineering, it would be impossible to send people into space and enable them to live and work safely, healthily, and efficiently.

Developing manned spaceflight can also reflect a country's comprehensive national strength, which everyone should know.

In today's world, all developed countries regard enhancing their comprehensive national strength as their primary goal in their development strategies. The core of this strategy is the development of high technology, and one of the main components of high technology is manned spaceflight.

When a country sends its astronauts into space, it fully demonstrates its comprehensive national strength, enhances the national pride of its people, boosts national spirit, and strengthens national cohesion.

A closer look reveals that while those European countries were previously only providing support for the US space program, they also harbored a desire to develop their own manned spaceflight technology.

They formulated their own manned spaceflight programs very early on, but their development was relatively slow.

However, as Lu Shen continues to open source, they have access to more and more advanced aerospace technologies. First, private commercial rocket companies were on their last legs, and manned spaceflight technology also saw some hope.

Of course, they are also calculating costs and benefits.

With space shuttles already out, is it really necessary for them to still be using traditional rocket + spacecraft manned spaceflight technology?
Is it necessary just to achieve a manned spaceflight achievement that is entirely of one's own?
Europe is in a dilemma.

Some of these countries want to develop their own industries and highlight their international standing.

Some countries want to do it all at once across Europe because that's the only way they can compete with China and the US.

There is a significant divergence of opinions.

Meanwhile, the Chinese and Americans, along with Xiong Da who inherited part of the estate, can further benefit.

These three countries are the only three in the world to have independently completed manned space missions.

The development of manned spaceflight will enable us to better utilize space resources for the benefit of humanity on Earth.

Humanity knows that the vast outer space is a huge treasure trove containing abundant resources, and manned spaceflight is the bridge for humanity to access this treasure trove.

When astronauts are high above Earth in space, they can observe it using various methods, obtaining more information and data than unmanned probes and remote sensing.

The processing technology in space factories is almost like "magic." Under microgravity, vacuum, and non-convection conditions, they can manufacture alloy materials, "miracle drugs," and related products that are difficult to produce on Earth.

Once the products or semi-finished products from the space factory are returned to Earth, they will bring about a "new industrial revolution."

It is foreseeable that items bearing the words "made in space" will continue to be released into the market in the future.

Manned spaceflight marks the beginning of a new stage in human development.

After all, in order to adapt to a new and unfamiliar environment, in addition to selecting the best astronauts, various medications are also needed, and in this process, the human body can become stronger.

If the relevant drugs could be widely available, they could not only treat some of the most difficult and complicated diseases in humans, but also perhaps improve the physical fitness of all humans, directly reducing the incidence of illness.

They don't even get sick.

Although it may sound like a distant prospect, scientists are indeed working towards this goal.

However, such mega-space projects can only be undertaken by a limited number of countries, and even only China and the United States.

As for the UAE, it already belongs to a new era and a new situation.

Just like in the past, you had to do a series of things like buying groceries, starting a fire, and cooking before you could eat.

Now all you need to do is order takeout.

Yi Jianlian adopted this approach; he knew his own strength level and therefore chose the playing style that best suited his position.

When its space shuttle flew past its orbit and re-entered the atmosphere, appearing above the UAE's "Desert Star" space airport, all UAE people erupted in cheers.

"I'm coming!"

"I see!"

"beautiful!"

"Relax and bless me!"

When the space shuttle came to a smooth stop on the space airport runway, even the dogs that usually felt hot after being outside for a while no longer felt hot and all ran to the shuttle to take photos.

And a handover ceremony will also be held.

Lu Yun was also present, along with the Lao and Chinese embassies, officials from China, and high-ranking officials from the space agency; in short, the level of reception was quite high.

Yi Jianlian wants to demonstrate his strength, and so does the Chinese.

Compared to those cheerful "ordinary dog ​​owners," Abdul was much more reserved, walking with Lu Yun and the others to the front of the space shuttle in a very formal manner.

"Thank you all for coming. We are very honored to receive the first Kite-class space shuttle sold to a foreign country by Lao-China Blue Star Space Company."

Abdul told reporters, "In the past, the UAE was not rich; on the contrary, it was quite poor. The reason we are so rich now is all thanks to our hard work and diligence..."

Everyone rolled their eyes at this. Who doesn't know how you got rich?
Of course, in some ways, they have indeed worked quite hard, always trying to spend money.

They also recognized the crisis and wanted to explore new development paths before the resources ran out.

The reason why the Kite-class space shuttle landed at this space airport today is one of the results of their exploration of new development paths.

After Abdul finished speaking, he and Lu Yun finally unveiled the nameplate of the space shuttle.

"The Magic Flying Carpet!"

"This name comes from our ancient collection of folk tales, 'One Thousand and One Nights,' which showcases rich imagination and fantasy, embodying humanity's triumph of imagination and wisdom over the forces of nature, and symbolizing that we can certainly realize our dreams..."

"Of course, this wouldn't have been possible without the help of my best friend, Lu Yun, and the space cooperation between the UAE and China was also the right choice..."

(End of this chapter)