Dreaming about space

Chapter 67 Officially set sail
The Galaxy Ship is a massive starship.

In comparison, the freezing cabin that was about to go on an expedition with Liang Tian seemed extremely small.

Liang Tian was already sitting in the freezing cabin.

The Earth Control Center of the Galaxy Proximity Project began to check with Fang Yuan on various implementation preparations and data of the backup plan.

The acting captain had something to do, so he finally stopped interrupting at every turn.

Liang Xinghuo circled the cryogenic chamber many times.

She has been to the Galaxy Ship several times, and this is the first time she has studied the cryogenic chamber at close range.

This is a completely dark cabin.

The cryogenic chamber's exterior is replaced with a cutting-edge solar coating that replaced the solar panels of earlier spacecraft.

This kind of coating is not paint, but solar particles.

These particles have a photoelectric conversion efficiency that is more than 100 times higher than that of traditional solar panels.

In addition, this special coating material also has strong heat resistance and wear resistance, and can withstand various extreme environments in the universe.

When the cryogenic chamber was designed, it had withstood a series of extreme tests such as volcanic eruptions, missile attacks, and starship explosions.

In addition to solar energy, the ultra-freezing capsule also has a helium three drive device to ensure that when the solar energy fails, the ultra-freezing capsule can still complete space orbits again and again at a predetermined speed against the gravity of non-habitable planets in its path.

Compared with the majestic Galaxy Ship, the cryogenic cabin is like an inconspicuous part.

It is such an inconspicuous part that is about to break through the sea of ​​stars and explore the future of mankind.

"Grandpa, I almost want to experience the freezing chamber."

Liang Xinghuo stood next to Liang Tian. She knew that she didn't have much time to spend with her great-grandfather.

In order to prevent the acting captain from having to interrupt to make his presence felt at such a time.

Liang Xinghuo's voice was much softer than usual.

In this way, because of their close proximity, the conversation between her and her great-grandfather was more like a whisper.

"There is a chance." Liang Tian patted the back of Liang Xinghuo's hand that was resting on the edge of the freezing cabin. "The technology for thawing living bodies after freezing has gradually matured. I believe that in the not-too-distant future, recovery from freezing will be possible." The problem can be solved. At that time, human beings may be able to choose the era in which they want to live in the future."

"is this okay?"

Liang Xinghuo understood the meaning of Liang Tian's words.

If the technology for freezing and thawing is mature, it means that humans can choose a time to freeze themselves, and then choose a time to thaw themselves.

Cryonics technology is not new. In the 90s and [-]s, big entrepreneurs with terminal illnesses froze themselves in the hope that they could "live" again when medical science developed enough to treat terminal illnesses.

The freezing at that time was of course not the same concept as the extreme freezing that Liang Tian was about to undergo.

It can't be done in a second or two.

But related ethical issues have been discussed since the last century.

If a frozen person cannot be revived, it is equivalent to death when he was frozen.

If it can be revived, say in 70 or 100 years, by that time, the frozen man's great-grandchildren may already be older than the frozen man.

As a result, the ethics of human society may be in chaos.

Liang Xinghuo would ask "Is this good?", also based on this consideration.

"I don't know if this is good or bad. The purpose of my choice of extreme freezing is to find the other side. I hope that a more advanced civilization will awaken me. Then, I will contact the mother planet and tell the people on earth that the vast universe does exist. On this other shore, humans are not alone.”

"Grandpa, you really believe that there will be such an other side, right?"

"Of course." When the centenarian answered this question, there was still light in his eyes.

"Sounds so romantic." Liang Xinghuo was a little infected.

"Yes, the astronaut's journey is the stars and the sea." Liang Tian responded with a smile.

"Well, because it's unknown, it's romantic." Liang Xinghuo agreed with this view.

"As for the ethical issue of extreme freezing, I believe that, like the ethical issue of cloning, it requires a long process of answering."

"Well, let us find the answer."

Liang Xinghuo snuggled next to Liang Tian and accompanied Liang Tian through the last moments before the extreme freeze.

Before the one-hour countdown started, Liang Tian turned on the full projection of the family contact module.

In the past, it was his family members on Earth who accompanied Liang Tian, ​​and Liang Xinghuo was holographically projected from Mars. This time, it was Liang Xinghuo who accompanied him.

Both Earth and Mars officials want the projection to be public.

There are too many family projections of [Mars Cave Unit], and they are all open to the entire solar system.One more time, it doesn't matter.

Compared with any previous family projections, the most special thing about this time is the addition of Liang Xinglan.

Wu Zizi and Liang Xinqu had always hidden Liang Xinglan.

It can be said that a conditioned reflex has been formed, and naturally they are opposed to the disclosure of the most special projection for the family.

Wu Zizi's objection was because protecting Liang Xinglan's privacy was engraved in her bones.

Liang Xinqu's objection was due to Wu Zizi's objection.

But at this most special moment, the opposition of Liang Xinqu and Wu Zizi could not play a decisive role.

The protagonist of this family projection is Liang Tian.

Liang Tian handed over the decision-making power to Liang Xinghuo and Liang Xinglan.

Liang Xinghuo handed over the decision-making power to Liang Xinglan again.

His younger brother must be pampered by himself.

"Sister, I want to make it public, but I'm not ready today. Can I do it tomorrow? Tomorrow you can leave a time for me to show off the entire solar system on the [Mars Cave Yao] channel."

"Grandpa has one hour to go to implement the Galaxy Proximity Project. There is no way to wait until tomorrow."

"I know this, so don't make it public today. The protagonist today is Grandpa. Don't put the cart before the horse just because of my appearance."

"It turns out that my brother is so considerate. I never thought about it."

Think about it.

For so many years, Liang Xinghuo's family on Earth deliberately concealed Liang Xinglan's affairs. If it were exposed, it would definitely cause quite a stir.

Liang Xinghuo was taken in when she first met Liang Xinglan. I believe that the people in the [Mars Cave Yao] channel will be the same as her.

But this matter is not just as simple as whether everyone likes Liang Xinglan or not.

There are still a lot of things involved behind this.

"It's not that I'm being considerate, it's because I'm not at the peak of my looks right now. Please allow me to dress up properly, and tomorrow I'll be the most handsome person in the solar system for my sister."

When Liang Xinglan spoke, he was full of energy, and his entire mental state overflowed from the earth to Mars.

"The handsome crown solar system is the handsome crown solar system, why are you doing it for me?"

"What sister doesn't want a handsome younger brother? If nothing else, taking him out for shopping will give him face, right? He can also make his best friends extremely envious."

"It's hard to say this. My best friend doesn't like yours."

"Sister, which one am I?"

"As tender as freshly peeled mangosteen."

"Ah...sister, what kind of description is this? Mangosteen and Nen can't be related, right?"

"Really? My sister has never eaten it. It looks as tender as you anyway."

Liang Xinghuo can already joke with Liang Xinglan naturally.

Being able to do this doesn't have much to do with her. The main reason is that Liang Xinglan's character and way of speaking are so contagious.

"Sister, I'm talking about envy, and I'm not asking Captain Mi to like him. If you don't believe me, go ask Captain Mi to see if she is envious or not."

"Okay, I'll ask my sister for you when I get back later."

"Thank you, sister." Liang Xinglan clasped her fists at Liang Xinghuo and performed a very ancient thank you ceremony.

The family chatted happily until the 10-minute countdown.

The Galaxy Ship was launched from the Mars relay station at this time and quickly flew to the predetermined coordinates.

Liang Tian lay down in the freezing cabin, and Liang Xinghuo helped check the final protective measures.

The door of the cryogenic chamber is closed when the countdown reaches 3 minutes.

Two seconds later, the freezing chamber showed that the program was completed.

The cryogenic capsule was pushed to the launch area of ​​the Galaxy Ship.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1…

The Galaxy Proximity Project officially sets sail.

(End of this chapter)