After the model of the communication satellite was determined, subsequent production and manufacturing began quickly.
On the high-altitude simulation platform on the ground, communication satellites still performed very well in many test projects.
It performs well both in terms of aerodynamics and communication performance.
So this is why the 101 Satellite Research Institute dared to let Zhang Xingyang and Chen Zhongyan see the satellite.
Although the satellite has the problem of overweight, there is no problem in appearance design and communication performance.
This is why Zhang Xingyang proposed to launch the thirty most important satellites directly in the first batch.
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June 1, Xichang Satellite Launch Site, in the control center.
As a large-scale project with an investment of more than 10 billion in the first phase of construction, the first launch attracted the attention of many people.
Sun Hongtao, who is in charge of domestic aerospace, also rarely appeared in the control center of the launch site.
Whether more than half of the investment in the first phase of the construction project will bear fruit depends on the subsequent performance of the Hongyan Rockets.
Whether it is a success or a failure depends on the results in the next few hours!
"Xiao Zhang, are you confident about launching?"
Sun Hongtao, who had a kind face, asked Zhang Xingyang, who was in charge of the entire launch work, very kindly.
In fact, most of the big guys present were unsure about this launch mission.
That's why I asked Zhang Xingyang, a professional, for his opinion, to give my little heart some sustenance.
"Of course I'm confident. Since we implemented the double-zero management system the year before last, there haven't been any accidents!"
Zhang Xingyang looked at everyone present and said confidently:
"I believe that this launch mission will definitely be a complete success!"
The non-aerospace system staff present seemed to have calmed down and were no longer so nervous after seeing the confident look on Zhang Xingyang's face.
With the arrival of the launch window, others no longer disturb Zhang Xingyang's work.
Started to wait quietly on the side for the launch of the rocket.
Zhang Xingyang stood in front of the rocket launch podium, watching the red countdown on the big screen as the seconds passed.
It is still a familiar rocket launch site. This is not the first time that Hongyan Rockets has launched rockets at this launch site.
All aspects are relatively familiar with the preparations for the Hongyan rocket before launch.
Therefore, all pre-launch inspection work was completed quickly.
The only troublesome thing is actually the spatial layout of the thirty satellites.
Because it is the first time in China to launch thirty medium-sized satellites, which are not microsatellites, at one time.
Of course, this kind of launch mission can be regarded as the first time in the world.
After all, few rockets can reach the carrying capacity of the Hongyan rocket, and those heavy rockets with thrust exceeding the Hongyan rocket.
It is generally used to launch exploration satellites to the moon or other planets in the solar system, and of course to launch manned spacecraft.
The purpose of such a rocket is very different from that of the Hongyan rocket, so there is no comparison between the two.
As for those missions that launch more than thirty satellites, many of the satellites they launch are microsatellites.
Such satellites generally have relatively special scientific research missions.
The weight of a satellite may only be several thousand grams.
Even if a hundred such satellites are launched at once, it won't mean much.
The communication satellite that is about to be launched by the Hongyan rocket this time is not as heavy as several tons and cannot be compared with its big brothers flying in geostationary orbit. However, compared with those tiny satellites that only weigh a few thousand grams, it can be regarded as a giant. .
As the launch time approached, many engineers at the launch site gradually evacuated the launch site.
The huge mechanical arm of the launcher released the support that originally supported the rocket.
The rocket has officially entered the countdown time before launch.
At this time, both the aerospace staff in the control center and others who came to witness the construction of the satellite communication network almost held their breath.
In the huge control center, the silence at this time was so terrifying that even if a pin dropped on the ground, it seemed that you could hear it clearly.
Some people with good enough hearing can even hear the breathing of the people around them, as well as their rapid heartbeats!
"Countdown to rocket launch!"
As time goes by, the launch opportunity that determines the fate of the entire low-orbit satellite communication network project is coming soon.
"One minute countdown!"
With only one minute left before the rocket was launched, even Zhang Xingyang, who had always been very confident, inevitably became nervous at this time.
"ten!"
"Nine!"
"eight!"
"seven!"
"three!"
"two!"
"one!"
"emission!"
The countdown ended little by little, and Zhang Xingyang's finger firmly pressed the bright red rocket launch button!
The slender rocket tail shoots out blue flames!
Even after passing through the diversion trough under the rocket, it is still dozens of meters long!
An extremely violent chemical reaction occurs in the fuel chamber of the rocket engine, where tons of liquid oxygen and kerosene react violently.
During the burning process of countless kerosene, tens of thousands of liters of high-pressure gas passed through the eleven tail nozzles of the thrust system and sprayed fiercely toward the ground.
The resulting powerful thrust lifted the rocket weighing hundreds of tons from the launch pad!
The rocket took off, and within a few seconds, it had already reached a high altitude relative to the aircraft.
"Twin Cities, optical tracking is normal!"
"Yangcheng, radar tracking is normal!"
"Yuanzhi No. 6, radar tracking is normal!"
Various optical monitoring stations and radar stations along the rocket's flight reported that the rocket's flight trajectory was normal.
Many people present breathed a sigh of relief. After all, judging from the current situation, it seems that there is not much problem with the flight of the first-stage rocket.
"The first stage rocket separated successfully!"
"The second-stage rocket engine ignited successfully!"
"The first stage rocket is returning to the landing site!"
Good news one after another was passed back to the control center.
Everyone was encouraged by so much good news and worked harder.
"The second-stage rocket reaches the predetermined orbital altitude!"
"No. 1 communication satellite was successfully released!"
Upon hearing that the No. 1 satellite was successfully released, cheers erupted throughout the control center.
But soon, everyone got back into the intense work.
Moreover, at this time, the personnel responsible for communication satellite testing also began to invest in satellite testing and began their own work.
"No. 2 communication satellite was successfully released!"
"Communication satellite No. 30 was successfully released!"
"All communication satellites have been put into orbit!"
Everyone in the control center, even if they were not aerospace system workers, could feel the excitement of other people on site.
"I declare that the Hongyan Rocket has succeeded in shooting thirty stars with one arrow!"
Zhang Xingyang, as the commander-in-chief of the entire launch mission, announced that the launch was successful after confirming that the satellites were working normally!
(End of chapter)
