The rise of nanometers

As the time goes.

NASA even arranged for Wade and Hawke to have video calls with their families.

At this time, the physical condition of the two people became increasingly weak, and internal radiation damage from radioactive substances began to cause leukemia, anemia, organ cancer, and brain damage.

Coupled with the original space syndrome, it is really a question whether they can last for half a month.

But the human will to survive is sometimes immeasurable.

The spaceship at the headquarters gave the two of them their last hope and the motivation to persevere.

Finally, the time came on November 19. In Space City, Florida, the Falcon Heavy launch vehicle ignited and took off, flying into outer space without any danger.

There is no glitch in the launch this time, and it is expected to arrive at the Outpost 1 base within 3 to 5 days.

And right now.

Inside the Lunar Command Center at Space City Houston.

The person in charge, Cobos, and two of his confidants used their authority, with the cooperation of three FBI technicians, to secretly take over the system of Outpost 1 base while avoiding the eyes of others.

Through the base's internal surveillance camera, Cobos and others saw Hawke and Wade lying in sleeping bags. His eyes showed a hint of murderous intent: "Follow plan No. 2."

His confidant Jiade nodded: "Yes."

Through remote control, Guardian first shut down the gas component detection system in the cabin, but the records still remained normal.

Then he lowered the oxygen supply in the cabin. In order not to wake the two of them up, Jiade did not completely cut off the oxygen supply all at once, but lowered it little by little.

As the oxygen level in the cabin continued to drop, Wade and Hawke began to feel something was wrong. However, because their bodies were too weak, when the oxygen level gradually dropped, they began to feel weak and dizzy.

About forty minutes later, the oxygen content in the cabin was only about 3.4%.

The two of them, who were already extremely weak, fell into a coma unknowingly.

The staff at the Lunar Command Center found no problem and thought the two were asleep.

The suffocation operation lasted for three hours, and the data of the vital sign detectors installed on both Hawkes were modified by FBI technicians.

At this time, their breathing stopped completely.

Cobos ordered: "Restore the oxygen concentration and eliminate all traces."

"OK."

Ten minutes later.

An alarm sounded from the Lunar Command Center, and Cobos' office door was knocked. A staff member rushed in with a panicked look and reported to him the anomalies in Outpost 1.

When Cobos heard this, his expression was solemn and shocked. He hurried to the communication station and asked anxiously: "Can neither of them respond?"

The correspondent shook his head: "Yes, neither of them can be contacted. Wade's body temperature dropped rapidly five minutes ago. Due to the communication delay, it may have been..."

"What about Hawke?" Cobos asked.

"Hawke's vital signs are also not normal. He seems to have fallen into a coma and has not responded to us for the time being."

With a worried look on his face, Cobos thought for a moment and ordered: "Keep calling, I will report the relevant situation to the director immediately."

"OK."

The Lunar Command Center was in a panic, and soon a group of NASA executives also knew about it, and everyone started to act in a show of humor.

Media reporters staying in Houston also received an emergency notice from NASA and were invited over overnight. Even local media such as Fox News and CNN were invited to enter the lunar command center.

Soon the North American Internet social software giants began a full-scale campaign and announced to the public that astronaut Wade had unfortunately passed away from illness, and that another astronaut Hawke was also in critical condition.

Cobos performed a tearful cry of grief through live broadcast at the Lunar Command Center.

Three hours later, Hawke's vital signs completely disappeared.

…

Across the ocean.

Huang Xiuyuan held a small internal meeting with the leaders, engineers, and scientists of the aerospace system through the virtual conference system.

"Judging from the information obtained from secret channels, NASA has concealed some information, and a few hours ago, two astronauts died of illness one after another. I have reason to suspect that it was the other party's evil hand." After Huang Xiuyuan finished speaking, he disclosed some information internally. The information was sent to everyone present.

As a scientific researcher, Academician Wang sighed after reading it: "What a sin!"

"Sure enough, the Angsa people are flexible in their bottom line, and they are so clean and tidy in attacking their own people." Another engineer who had studied abroad in North America shook his head and mocked.

The person in charge of the Aerospace Science and Industry said with a slight worry: "Mr. Huang, is there anything on the Moon 9 that threatens the Guanghan Palace Base or the Toad Palace Space Station?"

Huang Xiuyuan, who had discussed this matter with the Strategic Think Tank and War Situation Analysis Office, shook his head:

"It's unlikely. At least it's not the time for both parties to fight to the death."

"How can you see it?" another academician of the Academy of Sciences asked.

Huang Xiuyuan explained: "First, their Mars spacecraft has successfully landed. Next year, they will launch a round-trip spacecraft to transport the collected Martian soil back to the lunar base."

As for why it's not Blue Star.

Because according to the secret agreement between Greater China and the Noah Society, spacecraft returning from Mars are not allowed to enter Blue Star without permission unless they accept the supervision and inspection of Greater China.

At least during the validity period of the secret agreement, that is, before 2025, NASA has no way to transport Martian soil back to Blue Star.

Therefore, it is impossible for Noah to abandon outpost 1.

If they dare to make small moves on Moon 9, the laser defense satellites placed in low-Earth orbit, synchronous orbit, and lunar orbit are not for display.

The Space Force can block low-Earth orbit, geostationary orbit and lunar orbit at any time, preventing NASA from even one launch vehicle leaving the Karman line.

What's more, the Toad Palace Space Station and Guanghan Palace Base are not without defense capabilities. In addition to the lunar laser defense system, they are also equipped with defense space capsules.

Usually, medium-range missiles with a range of about 500 kilometers are prepared on the defense space capsule, and the number is about 10 to 30.

Due to the low gravity and sub-vacuum of outer space, the medium-range missiles equipped here require much less fuel than those in the Blue Star's atmosphere.

The defense space capsule is mainly used to protect bases and space stations, and also to attack enemy spacecraft and bases part-time.

If Noah really overestimates his capabilities, then the Space Force will let them know why the flowers are so red.

Huang Xiuyuan discussed with everyone for a while, mainly about the progress of various aerospace projects. As for NASA's troubles, it was just a passing mention.

Li Feng, who is in charge of lunar work, reported to everyone:

"The industrialization of the Guanghangong base is very smooth. Hongwan No. 1 Power Station and Guanghangong Solar Farm have been put into use, and the Xikeng Energy Storage Power Station is expected to be completed in late December."

"What about the rotation work?" Huang Xiuyuan asked while flipping through the relevant reporting documents.

Li Feng has already suspected: "Currently, there are 43 astronauts on the moon, 8 of whom have been rotated up in the past two months. We rotate about 5 to 10 people every month to ensure that every astronaut is in outer space. The duty time will not exceed 10 months."

Huang Xiuyuan turned his head and ordered to another person in charge: "For the replaced astronauts, the Space Health Office, you must follow up."

"OK."

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