Technological Hegemony

At the same time when the space elevator and the No. 0 space station were officially launched, people did not notice that Voyager 1, the deep space probe farthest from the earth, had lost contact with the earth for more than seventy-two hours.

"Is there still no signal?" DSN Canberra Center, a middle-aged man in charge of Moyang, asked the young researcher under him.

"No, it's been so long. We sent hundreds of communication requests to Voyager 1, but all of them went nowhere. Could it be out of control?" the young man muttered worriedly.

"Don't worry." The middle-aged supervisor said very calmly: "Voyager 1 is too far away from us now, radio signals are propagating in deep space, and it will take more than 24 hours to reach the earth. The reply from No. 1 is on the way, wait a little longer, and we will receive its message."

Facing the supervisor's optimistic judgment, the young researcher didn't say anything. In the universe, distance is always the most severe challenge. The distant space, often measured in light years, is beyond ordinary people's imagination.

As early as 2012, scientists discovered two terrestrial planets that are likely to be suitable for human habitation. However, it is desperate that they are located in the constellation of Cetus twelve light-years away. Any existing means of transportation are absolutely impossible. There is no way to send humans there, so we can only watch them from afar.

The supervisor looked around, the office area was deserted and deserted, and most people had watched the live broadcast. Xingchen Technology built a space elevator and operated a huge No. number.

"Human beings are always creatures who love the new and dislike the old." The supervisor smiled bitterly: "It has been so many years, Voyager 1 is already an old antique, it is crumbling, it may be paralyzed at any time, and it will never wake up again, this is its fate .”

"Forget it, you should also watch the live broadcast. It won't be too late to solve the issue of Voyager 1 in the future. Although we can't bear it, we all understand that the day when Voyager will stop traveling will come sooner or later."

Although a little sad, it was all the truth. The young researcher nodded, stood up, and walked to the rest hall. There was a lot of voices there. Whenever Luo Jia introduced the new functions of the zero space station, or some interesting existence, the people would be excited loudly. cheer.

The whole world is shocked by the space program of Xingchen Technology, which transcends the times, is extraordinary and incomparable.

During the carnival, no one on earth knew that Voyager 1 had actually stopped, because it was held firmly by another aircraft, which was more powerful and advanced than Voyager, unable to break free.

This extraterritorial aircraft from nowhere has a signal shielding device that far surpasses the earth's technology. The probe carried by Voyager 1 failed to detect it in time. It is convenient to use the long carbon fiber tentacles after the distance is close.

Binding Voyager 1 also blocked the communication of Voyager 1, making it unable to call for help from the earth.

Kacha~

Like the tail of a poisonous scorpion, the data probe instantly pierced through the steel plate and inserted into the central processing unit of Voyager 1.

The whole set of actions was done in one go. Like an experienced predator, it approached silently, and then captured Voyager 1 with lightning speed, taking away its most important existence, data.

Not long after, the predators left Voyager 1's body behind and walked away.

In the dark and quiet starry sky, there is only a pile of broken metal floating. The reckless destructive plunder completely destroyed Voyager 1. Deep space probes were once full of human hope, sending friendly messages to the stars.

The long time, the lonely travel, and the brushes with death in the deep space again and again, all of which have never stopped Voyager 1's footsteps.

Unfortunately, it still failed to escape its fate.

On January 1, the eighth year since Star Technology was founded, at 23:17.

The greatest adventurer in human history, Voyager 1.

end.

...

After spending an unforgettable three days and three nights at the No. 0 space station, Luo Jia took the space elevator to return. When he returned to the headquarters of Xingchen Technology in Baoshan District, he was warmly welcomed by the members of the management authority. An Ran and others stood at the door, Applaud Luo Jia who strode in, and hug him heartily.

In the rational world, nothing can be absolute, and the same is true for the space elevator. No one can guarantee its absolute safety.

But Luo Jia still boarded the elevator with full confidence, showing amazing temperament and demeanor. It is no exaggeration to say that if there were many voices questioning the space elevator before, this is an overly radical project, then Luo Jia has passed The personal experience and the live broadcast of the whole process made them all shut up.

"The propaganda offensive this time is unprecedentedly powerful. It has demonstrated our space technology to Western opponents in an all-round way. It not only deters the enemy, but also inspires the compatriots." Li Moran said excitedly.

"If you count the time spent in the elevator, it will be a full four days of high-intensity live broadcasting. The average daily live broadcasting time has reached 16 hours. Even eating is facing the camera. Mr. Luo's efforts this time are not insignificant." Wen Chengling said with emotion: "If it were me, I'm afraid I would have vomited a long time ago, and I can't hold on at all."

"What's even more rare is that the quality of the teacher's live broadcast has not been reduced even a little bit because of time and intensity. From the beginning to the end, there are witty words, and he can explain very complicated technical problems in the simplest language. Everyone loves it. Watching the teacher's live broadcast, and being able to understand a large part of it, not to mention the motivation part, the teacher has also made a great contribution to the popular science work." Shen Lang said.

Luo Jia couldn't stand such a star-like praise, he waved his hands repeatedly and said: "Okay, I'm not an outsider, so please stop flattering me, to be honest, although the effect is very good, it also makes me tired Bad, if there is nothing special, I plan to rest for a few days."

An Ran thought for a while, "There is nothing special, but the disappearance of Voyager 1 is quite heartbreaking. After all, it is a hero in human history. Many interstellar travel enthusiasts have seen the photos it sent back. It was it that gave us the first clear understanding of our own galaxy."

Speaking of Voyager 1, everyone in the Administration has piety and nostalgia. In 1979, Voyager 1 photographed the famous Jupiter Great Red Spot, Callisto covered with frost, and Europa whose ocean was frozen. .

In the next 1981, Voyager 1 took pictures of the magical rings of Saturn and Enceladus, which also has oceans. In 1986 and 1989, it took close-up pictures of Uranus and Neptune, as well as the one looking back at the earth. , looking back at last.

Voyager, Spirit, Mariner, MESSENGER, Opportunity, Curiosity…

Although China and the United States are rivals, they are destined to compete and fight each other for a long time to come, but this does not hinder Luo Jia's admiration for the pioneers of space exploration. When he heard the news of Voyager's disappearance, He was quite upset.

"Regardless of the entire universe or the lives of each of us, being together is only a moment, and loneliness and separation are eternity. If NASA can confirm that Voyager 1 is lost, write a memorial in the name of the company, Voyager Although the No. 1 is a western deep space probe, it is also our youth." Luo Jia said.

Li Moran nodded slightly, "I agree, it's fair, just like many years later, when Western children grow up, their first impression of the universe will be our space elevator and No. 0 space station."

Everyone agreed, and congratulated Cao Yuan by the way. Everyone in the management bureau will not go to the zero space station together. It will be Cao Yuan's turn tomorrow, and he will also go to space for three days. Just pack your luggage and check it every day.

An Ran said to Luo Jia: "It's okay for you to take a vacation, but please think about it carefully, how to go the next way, the space program has caused the West to lag behind in the field of science and technology, we have eliminated the five hegemonies of industry and technology, culture and The military is competing, the only thing left is finance, and maybe it's time to do something about their financial hegemony."

Want to move the financial hegemony of North America?

Luo Jia thought to himself, and then said noncommittally: "The U.S. dollar is the currency of North America, but it is a trouble for the whole world. It is of great importance. Let me think about it carefully."