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Chapter 40 – Dynamic space module simulation

“It’s smoother than expected, but in terms of load, is it really okay? The module body alone is 104 tons. If materials are added, will the rocket’s carrying capacity really work?” Some people are still worried.

Du Xingyu said: “Absolutely. Besides, we still have aerospace planes to transport materials and personnel. This life space module is very good!”

The International Space Station, which is dominated by the United States, can only accommodate six astronauts at a time and live for about half a year.

And their “bedroom” is very narrow, like a truck full of supplies, forcibly squeezing a few people in.

This life space module has multiple connection ports. When assembled into a space station, multiple modules can be connected.

The first one has been completed, and the team’s second space module is also undergoing renovation.

“The second one is the power space module, and solar panels will be the most important source of energy.” Du Xingyu performed the simulation of the power space module on the technology simulator.

There are many ways to design the power space module. If it is nuclear power, the energy will be much stronger. However, considering safety, technical limitations, and inconvenient maintenance in space, it is best to design solar energy at present.

Anyway, the Tiangong will be a hybrid structure of multi-module, truss structure and building block type. In the future, there will be more advanced power modules, which can also be added to it.

“Invest one hundred thousand energy points and start the design of power space modules…”

“Development failed.”

“Put in another 100,000 energy points, the second attempt…” Du Xingyu wanted to do it once and for all, and directly design a nuclear fission energy system for the power space. The principle is similar to the fission reactor in the previous nuclear-powered rocket thruster.

“Simulation in progress…Structural simulation completed, particle reaction simulation completed…”

“Crisis simulation, solar storm.”

In the technology simulator, solar activity intensified, resulting in a strong solar storm. Electromagnetic radiation, high-energy charged particles and plasma cloud jets reach the outer space.

Because there is no protection from the atmosphere, the power space module is directly exposed to solar storms and is severely affected.

Science and technology simulator: “Warning, serious electromagnetic interference, protection system launch failure… a nuclear leak… the simulated astronaut has died, the damage level is assessed 70%, and the simulation failed.”

“Failed again?” Du Xingyu was a little depressed, the design of the space station was different from that of the aeroplane. The space station moves slowly, and it cannot be as far away from particle interference as an aerospace plane.

It needs to be exposed to space for many years and face all kinds of space radiation. As a result, nuclear energy cannot be used for the time being.

“For the time being, let’s use solar energy and chemical energy!” Du Xingyu picked up his confidence and restarted the simulation.

“This time using super-folded solar panels to maximize the wingspan and increase the solar energy available…”

“Structural simulation is completed, operation simulation is completed, energy collection is in progress… Power system simulation starts…”(Read more @ wuxiax.com)

“The crisis simulation begins…the space junk collision simulation is underway…”

In Du Xingyu’s mind, the power space was being collided with solar junk, but just before the space junk hit, a robotic arm appeared in the power space to catch the small space junk in advance.

For the design here, he also borrowed the original ideas of the space garbage capture device by Wang Wei and others.

“Space junk has been captured… The power system failure simulation begins…”

“The simulation of the dynamic space module is completed, and the research and development progress is 100%!” After repeated attempts, Du Xingyu completed the simulation of another module.

“It’s done in one breath!” Du Xingyu did not stop, and continued to develop the next module, the workspace module, which will be the place where the astronauts work daily. A lot of observation and scientific research equipment needs to be installed here, which is not simpler than other modules!

For three days, Du Xingyu completed the modification of the power space module and the work space module that needed to be launched in one go.

The life space module, the power space module and the work space module are the first three modules to be launched by the Tiangong space station.

These three modules are launched to meet the basic space life and work needs of astronauts.

Subsequent scientific research space modules, medical space modules, etc., have to wait for subsequent manufacturing and launch docking.

The transformation of the power space module and the work space module is proceeding rapidly. During this period, another incident targeting China Aerospace took place in the international aerospace industry.

The International Astronautical Conference was held in the United States, and the U.S. aerospace industry was the host to discuss space cooperation issues with countries around the world.

As a major aerospace country, China is naturally also invited, and should be an important participant.

But when China’s aerospace experts were about to go to the United States, the United States rejected the visa application of the China Aerospace Experts delegation!

If the visa is not passed, the China Aerospace Delegation will not be able to travel to the United States, and will not be able to participate in this World Astronautical Conference!

“Shameless, extremely shameless!” He Jingcheng, the leader of the China Aerospace delegation, was furious.

During this time, China Aerospace has made great achievements and is about to communicate with colleagues in the world to see if we can develop more cooperation. Unexpectedly, at this critical time, the Americans actually got their visas!

“The most annoying thing is that they reported that we were deliberately absent from the conference!” a member of the delegation angered, “too shameless!”

“This is all right, I can’t participate in the World Astronautical Conference after so long preparations!”

“Can you communicate with them? We will complete the procedures and apply for visas for us.”

“Communication? If you want to add a crime, why don’t you have any trouble! They are now determined not to let us participate in the World Astronautical Conference!” He Jingcheng finished speaking, sighed, and said: “There is no way, this matter has exceeded our ability. range.”

“His grandma!” The old professor who has always been civilized couldn’t help but swear, “What kind of conference is this, I won’t go if I don’t go! In the future, we will hold the International Astronautical Conference by ourselves, no need to look at Lao Mi’s face!”

“What should I do now?” someone asked.

“What else? Go home! Go back to the research institute!” He Jingcheng said helplessly.

In five days, the World Astronautical Conference will begin, but they should not be able to go.

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“World Astronautic Congress, the Americans deliberately refused to issue visas to our delegation?” Du Xingyu also heard the news, feeling quite uneasy.

“Now the development of aerospace science and technology is not the American family who has the final say, they are planning to unite countries to block us!”

“It’s this trick again, don’t they have any new tricks?” Xiong Ming drank tea calmly. He has experienced this kind of thing many times.

“Uncle Shi!” Du Xingyu said to Xiong Ming, “The three major modules of Tiangong have been transformed and tested, so let’s launch it in advance!”

“Launch in advance?” Xiong Ming thought, “Originally scheduled to launch in 20 days…If it is early, the preparation time is a bit short.”

“Enough!” Du Xingyu said, “There is nothing wrong with the space station itself. The rockets and spacecraft, Star Sky II and Xingzhou, can perform repeated missions. They have also been overhauled and can be launched at any time.”

“There hasn’t been any launch mission recently. We just need to follow the regular satellite launch process once again! Xingkong II and Xingzhou are enough to send three space modules to the sky!”

“You want to launch in time for the International Astronautical Conference, right?” Xiong Ming guessed his thoughts.