After hearing Chen Feng's story, Zhao Changxing's heart suddenly became hot. He didn't speak, but directly opened his portable computer, retrieved the relevant data and formulas, and immediately started calculations.
When the calculation results appeared and were completely consistent with Chen Feng's story, he let out a long breath. He stood up and patted Chen Feng on the shoulder, but didn't say a word.
At this moment, no words are needed.
Another meeting was immediately held. All adults attended the meeting either in person or via video.
When Zhao Changxing announced Chen Feng's discovery, and everyone proved it through their own verifications, long cheers erupted in the conference room. It finally calmed down after Zhao Changxing stopped him.
"Let me just say, there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome." Zhao Changxing's expression was still relaxed: "But don't be too happy, everyone. This only means that we have a glimmer of possibility. In the process of realizing this possibility, we still need to It takes a lot of hard work. And even if we work hard, we may not be able to reap the final success.”
People's expressions gradually became serious.
This is indeed the case.
There are many more possible surprises. For example, people did not open a suitable enough gas vent for the asteroid, which may cause the reaction force to be insufficient and lead to mission failure. It is also possible that the asteroid's unstable structure may have affected gas venting, etc. Any accident will lead to ultimate failure.
This is just a possibility.
"Of course, even if it is just a possibility, it is worth fighting for with all our strength. However, we must be prepared on both sides. On the one hand, we must do our best to change its trajectory, and on the other hand, the relocation plan must continue to be implemented! "
"Chen Feng, Qian Yue, Zhao Ye...the five of you, and me, we are responsible for formulating a feasible plan for the project. The remaining people will continue to implement the relocation plan!"
"yes!"
Under the discussion and calculations led by Zhao Changxing, Chen Feng and others, a feasible plan for the project was quickly formulated.
The only way to "open" a proper gas vent channel on this asteroid is to blast. It is unrealistic to open it through human and mechanical means. One is that there is not enough engineering power, and the other is that there is not enough time.
In the case of explosion, the nuclear bomb will be eliminated first. Because at this moment people cannot create a hydrogen bomb or an atomic bomb.
Of course there is a fusion generator, but it is impossible to transform it into a hydrogen bomb. Even if it can be reformed, people will not choose to do so.
It is so precious and is the main source of energy at this stage. No one can afford to lose a single fusion generator.
If nuclear bombs don't work, then only chemical explosives are left. After analysis and screening, people finally selected the explosive trinitrotoluene, also commonly known as TNT explosive.
In addition to its mature technology, relatively simple preparation, and considerable explosive power, this kind of explosive also has one of the most important advantages: it has three nitro groups in its molecules as oxidants, and it can explode without the need for external oxygen. This means that people only need to make a container, put it and the detonator in it, and then throw it on the asteroid to detonate remotely. Except for a simple set of constant temperature equipment, there is no need to buy anything else. Environmental maintenance equipment, there is no need to carry other supplies.
The location of the explosion has also been determined.
During this period of time, people have observed the geological composition and mass distribution of this asteroid in as much detail as possible, identified several geological weak points, and confirmed that even the power of chemical explosives is enough to achieve the purpose of opening gas channels. . Combined with the asteroid's rotation rate, forward orbit and other data, it is easy to calculate which location will be selected as the detonation point.
Then... all that needs to be done next is to produce explosives that meet quality standards and in sufficient quantity.
It's just that the dosage is a little too large. Through Xiaoxi's modeling simulation, it was confirmed that the detonation point must be divided into three different places, with 1.2 tons, 0.8 tons, and 0.72 tons of TNT explosives placed in each place respectively, and detonated at intervals of 5 milliseconds to create the appropriate gas channel.
This is a total of 2.72 tons of TNT explosives.
Making this much explosive is difficult, but it should be possible.
"Walk."
Zhao Changxing did not hesitate at all, and immediately led his engineering teams to start making explosives. The remaining personnel are still executing the relocation plan and bringing various precious materials to the Spark spacecraft.
To produce so many explosives, the raw material reserves in current chemical plants are obviously insufficient. There was no other way, so Zhao Changxing and the others had no choice but to drive the space vehicle and continue running around the Sedna planet, collecting raw materials and minerals everywhere. Moreover, making this thing is very dangerous, and it may explode if you are not careful. Moreover, although the principle is simple, the actual operation process is much more complicated, and the combination of various factors makes the production progress much slower.
"Let's do it 24 hours a day."
Zhao Changxing made a decision immediately. He divided the people in the chemical plant into three groups, and each group worked for 8 hours, producing 24 hours a day. They must complete the task before the time window arrives.
The tasks are heavy and the time is tight. You must concentrate on your work without making any mistakes. Moreover, wartime control measures were implemented during this period, and food was distributed regularly and rationed, which made this task even more difficult.
But no one who carried out the task complained at all. Just like the people who implemented the relocation plan also had no complaints because of the hard work and fatigue.
In extreme moments, everyone sacrifices part of themselves in order to seek greater gains for the collective, which in turn allows individuals to benefit more. Everyone understands this truth.
As if aware of the busyness and fatigue of the adults, the 100 fourth-generation children did not understand what was happening, but they seemed to be more obedient and sensible. This makes adults see it, feel more happy in their hearts, and become more active in their work.
Time passed slowly, and with about 18 days left until the moment of impact, three copies of TNT explosives, totaling 2.72 tons, were finally completed as scheduled. It took another two days to manufacture the remotely operated electronic detonator and explosive container, so with 16 days left, everything was finally done.
At this moment, the relocation work has also come to an end. In the No. 2 planting base, the last round of crops was harvested and no new seeds were sown. Various automated planting equipment also began to be dismantled and brought to the Spark spacecraft, and even various gases were recovered. Here at Comprehensive Base No. 1, all livestock, poultry, and fish were slaughtered and taken into space to avoid possible disasters.
Zhao Changxing and several others drove the Falcon 1 and 2 spacecrafts and headed for the asteroid with explosives divided into three parts. At the detonation point that had been measured in advance, with the assistance of some tools, the three explosives were successfully placed in different locations.
After a final check to confirm that nothing was missing, Zhao Changxing and others finally left here.
At this moment, there are still 14 days until the moment of impact.
Change the time window of this asteroid, from the seventh to the fifth hour before it hits Sedna, that is, when it is 7,000-10,000 kilometers away from Sedna. Before reaching this window period, the tidal effect is too weak to provide enough heat inside it to achieve sufficient pressure. After this window, the reaction force of the gas jet will not be enough to push it to change its trajectory sufficiently.
So, while people were putting the final touches to the relocation work, they began to wait in the crowded Spark spacecraft.
All materials that can exist in a vacuum are placed outside the spacecraft. Only materials that require a specific environment to be preserved will be placed in the cabin. But even so, the cabin was still crowded. Most people do not have a fixed place to rest, but can only rest on a bunk on the ground in the cabin. Eating also needs to be done in batches.
Fortunately, the life support equipment of the Spark spacecraft was still sufficient, so people were not in danger of hypoxia.
Time passed bit by bit, and the distance between the asteroid and the Sedna star became closer and closer. When the asteroid originally marked red suddenly turned green in Xiao Xi's simulation screen, everyone knew that the window period had finally arrived.
But Zhao Changxing did not press the detonation button. He is still waiting.
On the asteroid, the crack is still spraying gas to the outside world day after day. But as time went by, its injection volume began to slowly increase.
And this means that the pressure inside it is gradually increasing.
When the relevant observation data was captured by the instrument and transmitted back to the Spark spacecraft, people became excited again.
Everything is just like in a computational simulation! The pressure inside it has indeed increased due to the gravitational tidal effect of Sedna!
"Then, now!"
Zhao Changxing resolutely pressed the detonation button.
