They also took Erma to visit the facilities of several bases, and then they came to the last stop of the visit, which was also the long-awaited rocket launch command and control center.

The rocket launch command and control center looks very ordinary from the outside, just an ordinary office building. If it weren't for the various antennas and equipment all over the roof, I am afraid that I would have thought that I had gone the wrong way.

And when they walked into the launch command and control hall, everyone couldn't help but be amazed.

In the vast hall, there are large screens on three walls, displaying various data and images. The office area is divided into Ruoge areas by the passage, and the scientific researchers are busy at the moment, and the atmosphere in the entire command and control hall is very tense.

After receiving the notice, Yu Chengwu rushed in with Wu Hao and them.

Mr. Wu, the two horses are always good!

Hehe, Wu Hao smiled and introduced to Erma: "This is Yu Chengwu, the person in charge of our entire aerospace science and technology research laboratory, who is responsible for the company's various technical research work in the aerospace field. ”

Another young talent, it seems that Mr. Wu, your subordinates are Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Lao Ma agreed, then looked at the big screens on the three walls of the hall and said, "Yu Gong, can you tell us what stage this launch mission has reached?" ”

Yu Chengwu nodded when he heard this: "At present, it has reached the final stage of preparation before the launch of the rocket, and there are only less than three hours before the scheduled launch time.

If all goes well, in just over two hours, our company's first retractable rocket will be launched from here. ”

All the best? Little Brother Ma and Old Ma couldn't help but wonder.

Looking at the puzzled expressions on everyone's faces, Yu Chengwu explained with a smile: "Yes, from now until one second before the rocket launch, the rocket launch will be terminated.

There are many reasons to terminate a rocket launch, such as rocket problems, weather problems, and various other problems, each of which can affect whether the rocket is launched properly.

At the moment, the rocket is in good condition, and the only thing that affects the launch of the rocket is the weather.

Now the meteorological department is closely monitoring the weather conditions, and as soon as the weather conditions allow, then the rocket will be able to launch. ”

Oh, I think the weather is pretty good today, it's sunny, and it's not very windy, why can't it? Brother Pony wondered.

Hearing Brother Xiaoma's words, Wu Hao replied with a smile: "The wind we can feel is only the wind on the ground, and the gap between us and the ground is only about ten meters."

What the meteorological department has to observe is the change of wind power at all altitudes in the entire airspace, especially at medium and high altitudes, if the wind speed is fast, then the entire launch mission may be terminated or delayed.

In particular, we are launching a retractable rocket this time, and we must not only consider the launch, but also the landing and recovery of the first-stage rocket body.

In particular, when the first-stage rocket body landed, three parachutes were also used. This large parachute is more sensitive to the effects of wind.

The passage of cold snaps in the past few days, coupled with the regional climate, has led to a variety of winds in the region. Therefore, the launch command center has been worried that the weather will affect the normal launch. ”

Hearing Wu Hao's explanation, Erma also nodded in understanding. The so-called man is not as good as heaven, and sometimes this person has to succumb to God's temper.

It doesn't matter, don't force it, even pausing and delaying the launch is fine. Brother Pony opened his mouth and comforted.

Thank you, Mr. Ma! Yu Chengwu said with a bright smile.

Why, looking at everyone's appearance, this launch is under a lot of pressure? Lao Ma was very keenly aware of the faces of the busy scientific researchers in the command and control center, in addition to being anxious, there was also a trace of nervousness.

Yu Chengwu nodded: "Before every launch, there will be more or less such a trace of nervousness and anxiety, which is normal.

Of course, because this is the first commercial launch vehicle in the real sense of the word in our country, the pressure will naturally be there.

You must know that the success rate of the first flight of this new rocket is only fifty percent. The structure of this retractable launch vehicle is more complex, so the success rate of the first flight is very low. In addition, not only must the launch be successful, but also the recovery must be carried out, and with such a step, the success rate of the first launch will be even lower.

Then there is Mr. Wu, your visit, to be honest, it is also a spur for us. ”

Hahahaha, it's our fault, sorry! The old horse smiled and apologized.

Hehehehe......

Wu Hao waved his hand at Yu Chengwu on the side and said, "Okay, don't complain here, go get busy." I'm still saying the same thing, don't be too burdensome, just do your best! ”

Understand, thank you Mr. Wu, we will do our best! Yu Chengwu looked at him and answered seriously, then nodded at Erma, and then returned to his post and got busy.

Wu Hao also smiled at Erma: "As the launch is approaching, he will inevitably have some emotions as the commander-in-chief, don't mind." ”

Erma and everyone present shook their heads, and Lao Ma said with a smile: "In the face of such a difficult task, anyone in this position will feel a lot of pressure, so I can understand."

Okay, let's not bother them here, let's let them concentrate on the final preparations. ”

Hearing the old horse's words, everyone nodded, and then walked out lightly.

Noticing Wu Hao and them leaving, the scientific researchers in the command and control hall couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, chatted for a few short words, and then threw themselves into intense work.

In addition to the rocket launch command and control center, Wu Hao smiled at Erma and said: "There is still a while, let's go to the base restaurant for a meal first, take a rest, and then go directly to the landing site and wait for the rocket launch." ”

Aren't we going back here? Brother Pony asked.

Wu Hao shook his head: "What's the difference between watching on the big screen and watching in front of the TV, since you're here, let's watch it on the spot, so the experience is more profound."

The landing site is not far from the launch site, only about a kilometer or two. The observation post we are going to is located on a sand dune between the launch site and the landing site, and is arranged in a 'pin' shape with the launch site and the landing site. The field of view is wide, where we are able to see the situation at the launch site at the same time. ”

Hearing Wu Hao's arrangement, Lao Ma and Xiao Ma nodded and agreed with this arrangement. Being able to watch the launch and landing on the spot is enough to prove Wu Hao's confidence in his retractable rocket, as well as their openness and transparency.

Let them go to the observation station just to let them see with their own eyes how the rocket was successfully launched and finally landed and recovered.

Of course, for Wu Hao, this is also deliberately arranged by him. When the rocket is launched, it is still not appropriate to let these people go to the command and control hall to affect the work of scientific researchers.

So, it's best to go to this observation post with a great view.