“In addition to this self-cleaning method, we have also designed a function, or program, for this Mars exploration rover to autonomously clean the solar panels.
Using the intelligent robotic arm carried by this Mars exploration rover, the entire solar panel can be cleaned to remove the dust stuck on it and restore the solar panel to normal power generation.
In addition, when the Mars exploration rover encounters strong sandstorm weather, the solar panels will also be affected by the wind, preventing the solar panels from being damaged due to excessive wind exposure. At the same time, it also prevents the tiny dust particles in these sandstorms from eroding and scratching the surface coating of the solar panels and preventing the coating from being damaged.
In fact, not only the solar panels, but also all the instruments and equipment on this Mars exploration rover have this function to prevent dust from damaging these precision instruments and equipment.
And we have also designed an autonomous maintenance system for this Mars exploration rover. It can use its own intelligent robotic arm to maintain and repair the entire Mars exploration rover and the instruments and equipment it carries as needed. . For example, wipe the dust on the surface of these instruments, repair damaged parts, etc. "
After listening to these introductions, Wu Hao couldn't help but become interested in this Mars rover, and then asked: "This Mars exploration rover is over there, can we take a look?"
After hearing Wu Hao's words, Yu Chengwu immediately responded: "Of course, we will lead you two there in a moment."
Seeing what Yu Chengwu said, Wu Hao immediately smiled and nodded, and then turned his attention to the Moon Express Earth-to-Moon transfer spacecraft in front of him.
"Can I go in there?"
"Okay, please come this way." Zhou Xiangming responded, and then led the two of them to a docking port in the node module in front of the Lunar Express Earth-lunar transfer spacecraft.
Different from the Soviet-style spherical node cabin on our space station, the node cabin in front of us is more towards the west, which is equivalent to opening five exits on a huge cylindrical cabin section.
Then why are there only three docking ports? The upper exit is used as an outlet for astronauts to conduct space walks, conduct some scientific experiments, perform some extravehicular missions, and transfer the entire Lunar Express to the moon. The spacecraft is undergoing maintenance work.
As for the exit below, it is completely enclosed and is designed as a panoramic glass observation window. This observation cabin can facilitate astronauts to observe the environment outside the cabin.
At the same time, whether it is the activities of astronauts leaving the warehouse, or the docking and separation process of other spacecraft, or even the observation of the Earth, the observation mission of Mars can be observed through this panoramic glass observation window.
In addition to spacing work, this panoramic glass observation window can also be opened to passengers as an attraction to soothe the mood of passengers in the cabin. Of course, it can also provide passengers in the cabin with a better view of space observation activities.
This interface is more complex than we imagined. Wu Hao looked at the opened docking port and couldn't help but said.
Yes, Zhou Xiangming nodded with a smile: "Compared with the small docking port on the traditional spherical node cabin, the size of the docking port of our columnar node cabin can be made larger, which is also more convenient for the entry and exit of personnel and cargo. Transshipment. Of course, this kind of node cabin has higher technical requirements for the interface, and the cost has naturally increased."
At this point, Zhou Xiangming stretched out his hand and made an invitation gesture and said with a smile: "Please come in!"
Don’t need to change shoe covers? Zhang Jun asked.
Hahaha, no need. Zhou Xiangming said with a smile: "We are already wearing shoe covers, so there is no need to put on another one. We just need to be close to each other."
When the test is completed and the packaging is completed, we will clean the entire interior to ensure that it is clean enough before it can be launched into space.
Otherwise, the dust inside will always float in the air and be easily inhaled into the lungs of our passengers and cause some physical diseases. "
After hearing Zhou Xiangming's explanation, Wu Hao nodded slightly and walked in first. The node cabin is very large, and even if a few of them enter, it still feels very spacious.
There is also a door between the node cabin and the crew cabin to isolate them. To be precise, there are two doors, one is the door for the docking port of the crew cabin, and the other is the door for the docking port of the node cabin. Why are there two hatches? This is to facilitate the docking of new cabin sections and configurations in the future, and also to replace the original node cabins that have reached their end of life.
The distance between the two hatches is actually very tight, only about forty centimeters. The hatch is relatively large and can be stepped over.
After crossing the hatch, Wu Hao and Zhang Jun finally saw the entire inside of the living cabin.
Contrary to what Wu Hao and Zhang Jun imagined, the inside of the living module is not as square as the space in the core module of the space station, but is similar to a square with chamfers, and the angle of this chamfer is very large. It can be said that The internal space is isolated to the greatest extent, so you can see that there are very large curvature walls in the upper and lower corners. On the curved wall of the warehouse, there are circular hanging windows at the front and rear, allowing you to see the outside.
The whole space looks very huge, just like a room. At the end of the room is a circular cabin, and the space in the middle is relatively small.
While Wu Hao and Zhang Jun were looking at the interior, Zhou Xiangming introduced it with a smile.
"The entire living cabin is mainly divided into two parts. According to the division of our house, it can be divided into dynamic and static parts. The huge space we are now in can be regarded as a living room, dining room, and kitchen. Its overall It is very large, with a full 280 cubic meters, and the space is very considerable.
This space is the main activity space of the Lunar Express Earth-to-Moon transfer spacecraft. The crew of the spacecraft can freely move around in this space, exercise, eat, work, and also conduct some scientific experiments.
Here, just below this, we have a raised dining table for the crew to dine. This dining table is electrically adjustable and can be raised when needed, and lowered to the ground when not needed. "
Speaking of this, Zhou Xiangming slid a transparent tablet in his hand. In front of them, the ground opened to the left and right, and a rectangular chamfered dining table slowly rose inside. The entire dining table was not white, but had a wooden texture. Seeing that this space wrapped in white is decorated with smart colors, it looks very warm.
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