"10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1."
"ignition!"
"take off!"
On May 18, 1980, just after midnight, the staff of the Suzhou Satellite Launch Center refueled the rocket. At the same time, 9,500 kilometers away in the Western Pacific test sea area, the Chinese survey ships Yuanwang 1 and 2 and the Xiangyanghong 10 ocean survey ship entered slowly, and the other ships also appeared at predetermined locations to assume support and warning tasks.
Preparations continued until the morning. At ten o'clock, as the command center counted down to launch, the first long-range launch vehicle developed by China took off from the desert next door, crossed thousands of mountains and rivers, cut through the blue sea and blue sky, and flew to target sea area.
A group of researchers, including Su Qingyun, looked at the direction of the rocket leaving and did not look away for a long time. They were both nervous and expectant. This was the first time that China had conducted such a long-distance launch test of a launch vehicle. This launch vehicle It also carries the dreams of countless Chinese people and the efforts of countless scientists.
Everyone is waiting for a successful outcome.
During the flight of the rocket, it successfully completed a series of procedures such as the separation of the rocket stages, the shutdown of the engine, and the separation of the rocket head and body. After flying accurately according to the predetermined orbit for about 30 minutes, the radar and telemetry equipment of the observatory ship in the experimental sea area discovered the target. .
Soon, the rocket data cabin accurately splashed onto the predetermined ocean surface, setting off a water column nearly 100 meters high. The data cabin was quickly recovered. This represents that our country has realized the span of the aerospace measurement and control network extending from land to ocean. This is also It means that this rocket launch test has been a complete success.
The first long-range launch vehicle was successfully launched, which means that our country has become the third country in the world to have a long-range launch vehicle. It also marks that our country has the first generation of intercontinental strategic missiles. This is both important for national strength and international status. It is of far-reaching significance.
After the news was sent back to the Suzhou Satellite Launch Center, the waiting researchers were quiet for a long time before someone looked around as if waking up from a dream and asked: "We succeeded?"
There was still some uncertainty in his tone.
"We really succeeded?"
"It just worked! We did it!"
"Great! my country's first long-range long-range launch vehicle was successfully launched!"
Screams, applause, cheers, laughter, crying... are endless.
Everyone rushed to tell each other and celebrate this hard-won achievement and victory. At this moment, the hardships and bitterness were already insignificant and submerged in the huge joy. Their efforts were not in vain and were all worth it!
Su Qingyun looked at this hilarious scene, smiling and her eyes were red.
It's great, there is countless glory and glory here, and it is also the birthplace of dreams and fire.
At this moment, Su Qingyun was truly sure that he wanted to stay here for a long time, watching rockets and satellites take off one after another, and watching the books of history where he worked hard to write ink, even if it was just a shallow line. She was willing to get scratches.
The joy of the successful launch of the rocket did not last long. Everyone settled down and returned to work and research.
Life is endless and scientific research is worthless. In their limited lives, they still have too many things to do.
At the meeting, Zhao Suo said happily: "This long-range launch vehicle was successfully launched. The superiors attached great importance to it and praised our launch center highly, saying that we have done a good job."
"But we cannot be arrogant. As a scientific researcher, we should understand that there is no end. We need to put this victory behind us and think about the next direction of development."
“Everyone can speak freely if they have any ideas.”
Zhao Suo looked at the people present at the meeting. They all had thoughtful expressions on their faces, and no one spoke rashly.
"Um..." Zhao Suo looked at Su Qingyun sitting below and said, "How about Qingyun come first, a young man with imagination, creativity and quick thinking, who can set an example for all of us?"
"Zhao Suo, I'm going to speak first, that's just trying to attract others." Su Qingyun said helplessly, then she paused and her expression became serious, "However, I do have some ideas."
"Oh? Tell me." Zhao Suo became interested, "What is it about?"
Su Qingyun glanced at the curious crowd, cleared his throat, and said seriously: "It's about manned space technology."
Just a few words, but the researchers in the entire conference room were stunned.
Zhao Suo unconsciously sat up straight and said, "Explain."
Su Qingyun stood up, faced everyone, and slowly began to tell.
"Regarding manned spaceflight, starting from the history of the world, in 1961, Gagarin of country S became the first man on earth to enter space. Since then, manned spaceflight has become the crown jewel of human spaceflight technology. Humanity has begun continuous exploration, and our country is no exception."
“In 1963, our country established the Interstellar Navigation Committee, which did a lot of pioneering and implementation work for manned spaceflight research. From 1964 to 1966, our country launched a number of biological sounding rockets and carried animals on several subsurface missions. The orbital flight test was successful, and these are the foundations we have laid for manned spaceflight, not to mention the subsequent 714 project."
"Just because of many reasons, the manned spaceflight project has been stranded. Today, I think manned spaceflight should become the main topic of our research."
"We Chinese people should also appear in space."
Zhao Suo listened to these words quietly and looked at her with an unclear expression.
"Qingyun, scientific research cannot rely solely on ideals and enthusiasm. Manned spaceflight is a complex and complex system project. It is not that easy. From technology to economy, manned spaceflight is still far away for us."
"It is indeed far away." Su Qingyun smiled, "But it is not out of reach."
"A few years ago, who would have thought that we could launch our own rockets and satellites?" Su Qingyun asked him, "Manned spaceflight is not a short-term plan, but a grand and vast project lasting several years and decades. project."
"In terms of technology, our country has made some achievements in the development of launch vehicles and the construction of measurement and control websites. Electronic technology, industrial manufacturing technology and other related scientific and technological levels are also making rapid progress. As for the economy, is there anything with more economic prospects than reform and opening up? ?”
"Now is the time to pick up the manned space program!" Su Qingyun said decisively, "And without delay!"
After listening to her words, the entire conference room fell silent, and everyone was lost in thought.
