Vol 3 Chapter 330: China Star

August 1, 1944, an aerospace center.
Zhang Shusheng arrived in Jiuquan Aerospace Center accompanied by Premier Zhou Guolai, Minister of National Defense, Cai Yi, and others late yesterday. In addition to the top military and political officials of the Republic, the accompanying people also included Sun, vice chairman of the Supreme People's Committee. Changqing and Nicholas Tesla of the Science and Technology Commission.
As one of the three major aerospace centres of the Republic, Jiuquan Gui shouldered the task of launching the satellite. Geiyin, Qionghai Aerospace Center has not yet undertaken major launch missions, while Xichang Aerospace Center mainly conducts some weapons tests, such as tests of new jet aircraft, missile tests, and rocket tests.
Xichang is responsible for the satellite launch mission, and Xichang is responsible for the launch of the test and finalization.
Due to the early development of the Republic ’s aerospace industry, strong technology, and abundant funding, the entire satellite launch project has actually undergone multiple simulated launch tests or low-orbit satellite launch tests.
Because of this, this launch is different from the past and is highly expected by Zizi, because this new satellite will be a new type of high-performance active communication satellite, named China Star.
Early in the morning, Zhang Jiansheng and other top leaders of the Republic came to the General Command Center of Jiuquan Launch Center.
As soon as Zhang Shusheng stepped into the command center, he couldn't help but feel familiar.
The command center in front of him is much larger than the one he came a few years ago, and the computer has begun to be applied more deeply to the entire launch, command, and monitoring links.
Although computers are still very large today, if they are manufactured at no cost, they can also make some very old computers in Zhang Shusheng's eyes. When steamed, these computers may not be suitable for home use, but they are already a leap forward.
After all, later generations' impressions of computers are not entirely correct. It is just a product of householdization and practicality. In the military and scientific research fields, even old antique computers can play a huge role, and their performance is definitely better than ordinary people. Imagine.
At the very center of the command center is a screen wall, and at the very middle is a fixed-frame picture on a roughly concave color display screen.
In the picture, a large rocket that stands up to the sky is standing there quietly. The Shenbow-type rocket on the screen looks so powerful and the sizeable Chinese star has been transported into the rocket. The solemn background of the picture is the launch site that was already prepared. The red flag fluttered without a figure, and it was surprisingly quiet.
"The chairman is still one minute away from the satellite launch. Is it possible to go to the various departments to condolences to everyone and encourage them?"
Shortly after Zhang Shusheng sat down, Major General Ke Jun, the political commissar of the Jiuquan Aerospace Center, who accompanied him, whispered to Zhang Shusheng.
"As laymen, we will not blindly command. Don't interfere with everyone's work. After the launch is successful, we will extend our condolences to everyone."
Zhang Shusheng shook his head and refused. Although the halo of the head of state was very useful in encouraging people, in case it interfered with normal work, it was worth it. Instead of taking the formalistic line, he kept admonishing himself, especially after reaching a certain height, even if it was Words and deeds can cause undue interference to others, and more attention needs to be paid.
"Chairman, how big is this Chinese star?"
Sun Changqing was sitting on the left side of Zhang Shusheng, while looking at the rocket on the screen, while looking at the technical manual in his hand. He heard that there was still a lot of time to go to the night, and he couldn't even look at it himself, so he pulled Zhang Shusheng to his feet. .
Major General Ke Jun saw that the leaders would chat and pass the time, so they would accompany them to the rear and no longer talk casually. Everyone in the republic knows that the senior leaders follow a pragmatic route and do n’t need to be too overwhelming.
Zhang Shusheng: "Master, the weight of this Chinese star has reached a hundred kilograms, which is a very significant weight. Our earliest simulated satellite launch and the first low-orbit satellite launch were very light, and the experimental nature of the satellite was also very light. Very strong. This time the China Star is regarded as a communication satellite in the real sense and has high practical value.
In fact, China ’s satellite launches have been carried out many times before. Simulated launches are not counted, and low-orbit satellite launches have also been carried out.
However, the low-orbit satellites launched at that time were domestically-developed, first-generation satellites that were experimental and weighed only 190 kilograms. Although that satellite can also be regarded as an active communication satellite, a Chinese merchant marine sailing in the Atlantic Ocean took on the mission of sending and receiving signals. In that experiment, the merchant marine team successfully received the signals from the space satellites, and the signals they sent to the satellites were also successfully received, amplified, and transferred to domestic receiving stations.
The experiment was successful, proving that the domestic satellite research and development team is still quite capable, and a lot of investment was not wasted.
However, Zhang Shusheng could not wait for the slow development of satellites.
In the original history, the world's first satellite was launched by the Soviets in 1957, barely counting ten years later. Zhang Shusheng was not very clear about the development of the satellites of the Soviets in the original history. Later, after consulting the information of the dream machine, they learned that after the launch of the first satellite, the Soviets developed very rapidly. By the 1970s, they could launch, Tons of advanced satellites are not so powerful.
But this time, the Republic has a more solid theoretical foundation, talent pool, and stronger capital investment, and the development of rockets and satellites has been much faster.
If this situation continues, even if Zhang Shusheng does not provide technical support for one year, the Republic ’s rocket launch load will be able to break through the ton mark. It will certainly reach the height that the Soviets will reach by night in five years. The main thing is that Zhang Shu lives. The aerospace industry of the Republic can take a little detour, without having to spend several launches or the cost of several failures to verify a completely wrong conclusion.
However, what Zhang Shusheng needs is that in the late World War II, satellites must play a very important role in the war, especially in terms of battlefield communications and command, which will be too important in the future.
Imagine that as the Republican team's combat distance gets longer and further, it will become more difficult to communicate with the base camp. When necessary, a communications satellite network that can be used can be used at a limited cost. Do the most things.
"Chairman, I heard that Germans are doing this too?"
Sun Changqing glanced over the technical booklet in his hand and asked, looking up. Although he regards Zhang Shusheng as a parent and child, he still abides by his duties in front of outsiders, saying that Zhang Shusheng is the chairman of the committee, which can be regarded as a very high degree of self-discipline.
"Well, based on current intelligence, it is estimated that Hitler will launch the first satellite code-named German next year, which is a passive satellite. Its basic function is to reflect signals. The nature of the test is very strong and practical value is scarce. Other countries It ’s basically lagging behind very slowly, and Americans have plans in this regard, "but for now, there has been little progress.
Zhang Shusheng said with a smile, the powerful scientific research ability and scientific imagination demonstrated by the Germans in the Second World War made ordinary people scary and unimaginable. Originally, one could lead the world, first to develop a jet fighter, first to develop a missile, first to design a flying saucer-type aircraft, and first to establish a nuclear weapon.
Too many come first.
Even in this era, the Germans are not weak, and their overall strength cannot keep up with China, but the local scientific research strength often gives people a fresh feeling. They may look backward compared to China, but they are more advanced than others.
When it comes to Americans, Zhang Shusheng frowned. According to intelligence, Americans ’nuclear weapons programs are progressing faster and faster. After suffering some setbacks in the early years, they are now accelerating.
Before thinking of it, the director of the Intelligence Department Luo Feng reported to him the top-secret plan, Zhang Shusheng's mood is better, after all, it is related to nuclear weapons, no matter what the price is, it must stir up the Americans, otherwise, it is not a joke of.
According to Luo Feng's report, when the Sino-Soviet war resumes, this plan will be implemented almost. It is also considered that during that period, most of the American intelligence attention was attracted by these rekindled wars.
Hanjing time will be 10 o'clock in the evening, the launch site weather is normal, the rocket is normal, the monitoring and command system is normal.
"Chairman, there are five minutes left before the launch time."
Major General Ke Jun walked to Zhang Shusheng and said Li Zheng saluting.
"Very good, are you ready?"
"All prepared."
Zhang Shusheng: "Okay, you can start on time.
"Yes!"
Five minutes later, the entire launch command center was in high attention.
From time to time, there were frequent reports from the staff. When the last minute came, the last swing arm on the rocket was untied, and the rocket completely entered the countdown launch state.
From time to time, with the arrival of the last ten seconds, the commander's voice responsible for the launch command sounded in the broadcast. ", Ten ~ EbookFREE.me ~ nine ignition!"
With the order of the chief commander of the launch, on the launching site in the screen, the tail of the fire spring suddenly ejected a huge flame. During the fire light jet, the rocket rose and then quickly flew into the sky.
"The rocket is flying normally!"
"Remote control is normal!"
"Concave, tracking is normal!"
With a series of normal reports, the rocket launch phase was successful and it entered the flight phase.
After finalizing the successful launch, Zhang Shusheng met with representatives of Jiuquan Aerospace Launch Center and delivered an important speech.
One of them is very impressive.
"Comrades, the successful launch of the China Star is a milestone feat. However, your responsibilities are still very important and there is a long way to go. Be prepared mentally. In the next few years, you will have countless satellite launch missions. While other countries are still exploring, we will have at least a dozen satellites flying in space !!! "