Chapter 230 Colonists From the Sun

"Noah is expected to reach the third orbit of Nix in one minute. The countdown begins: sixty, fifty-nine, fifty-eight..."

On January 17, 0009 in the new human calendar, humans have been flying in the endless space for nearly five years, and the external relativity time is about 22 years.

It is now 9:28 in the morning, and the Noah spacecraft has officially arrived in the outer space orbit of Nix!

It is 21.4 light years away from the solar system!

This is a space expedition that humans have never thought of!

Many people happily rushed to the astronomical observatory. They were full of enthusiasm and observed the gray planet that was about to land at close range.

According to the endless news reports in the past month, ordinary people have basically understood a general idea: Nix is ​​an earth-like planet with a dense atmosphere, and there is even a lot of oxygen in the atmosphere!

From this point, people are almost certain...there is life on the planet!

If there is life, there is life. Anyway, humans have made such psychological expectations.

Many preliminary works are to fight against alien microorganisms, including various disinfectants, high-temperature disinfection boxes, strict isolation measures and... broad-spectrum immune agents!

Another point is that the existence of life does not mean the existence of "intelligent life"!

"Universal laws of life" may be applicable in this universe. The emergence of primitive life may be easier, but "intelligent life" or "civilization" may not be!

Such a harsh planetary environment can't give birth to large intelligent life, right? !

This is not only the general idea of ​​ordinary people, but also scientists.

It's difficult, too difficult!

The average surface temperature of the planet is minus 120 degrees, which is not an environment where large life can reproduce normally.

The most important thing is that there is no star light on the surface of Nix, and there is no stable energy source. Does the heat of large life only rely on volcanoes to maintain?

What if the volcano erupts? It can kill all organisms within the coverage of magma!

In this case, it is difficult for large organisms to have growth conditions, and it is even more difficult for intelligent life.

But it doesn't matter for microorganisms. They have strong vitality. Even if the volcano erupts, it is impossible to kill all microorganisms... After the eruption, they can reproduce quickly.

Scientists speculate that there may be a kind of cyanobacteria microorganisms that thrive on geothermal energy on this planet.

They absorb geothermal energy, synthesize organic matter from carbon dioxide, and metabolize oxygen. Over a long period of time, this planet has produced so much oxygen...

"30 global satellites have been successfully launched, and the global positioning system is officially turned on!"

"The unmanned detection system is officially started!"

Because this planet is likely to be a foothold for people in a few years or decades, various astronomical and geographical teams have spent a lot of effort. They tried their best to find a suitable landing area with rich material resources.

The automated detection took more than two weeks in total. The entire observation operation has made good progress, giving people a preliminary understanding of the geological features of Nix.

The only thing that makes people speechless is: there are too many volcanic eruptions!

The geological activity of this planet is too intense, and there are volcanoes of all sizes erupting almost every day!

Thick volcanic ash floats in the atmosphere almost every moment, causing certain troubles to the satellite detection system.

"The current geological survey has roughly revealed the situation: 80% of the ocean is covered with thick ice, and it is unknown how deep it is. About 20% of the land, due to a large amount of volcanic fog, some areas cannot be clearly detected by satellite."

"However, unmanned probes and drones have checked some areas on the surface and found no traces of large-scale biological activities, only some microorganisms... consistent with our expectations!"

"... We have discovered a dead volcano area. According to analysis and calculation, this volcano has been completely silent and has not erupted for nearly 10 million years. It is safe enough! Moreover, due to volcanic eruptions, the area has sufficient mineral resources and is a good base site!"

"The mission of your group is to find out the specific geological composition of the area, capture different microbial specimens, and... establish the first small base!"

Yu Yifeng looked at the row of people standing in front of him, including Zhao Yao, Shen Jie and other soldiers, who were wearing X-003 power armor, followed by more than 60 soldiers.

Next behind were more than 30 engineers, more than 30 biologists and several reporters. And... a big black dog wearing power armor!

People have been preparing for this work for so long, it is impossible to give up landing because of some microorganisms or active volcanoes. Compared with the huge amount of resources that are about to be obtained, these are nothing!

Yu Yifeng looked at them carefully and said seriously: "We will send three A-type spacecraft this time. There will be a manned spacecraft, a cargo plane and a base-type spacecraft."

"This landing is very important. If the location is really suitable, it means the continued follow-up of a large number of excavation machinery!"

"Zhao Yao, you have the right to press the nuclear button! If you encounter any uncontrollable danger, you can abandon a large amount of equipment and escape, but... you must bring people back to me!"

"Understood!"

"Shen Jie, you will be responsible for the specific biochemical control! Whether indoors or outdoors, everyone must wear power armor! Everyone has their own compartment, and they must eat and drink in their own compartment. And... the feeding of Dahei is also up to you!"

The big black dog seemed to understand, and barked twice. As a super individual other than Yu Yifeng, it now takes on the important task of resisting microorganisms.

"Understood!"

"Dr. Nakatamura, the microbial control work is up to you... You can also use broad-spectrum immune reagents when necessary!"

Yu Yifeng gave orders one by one, and he felt like a long-talking woman.

However, he couldn't help but pay attention to this kind of work! He wished he could go there himself, but it was obvious that it was impossible to sit in this position!

Finally, after finishing all the work tasks, he nodded and said: "Then you go and get ready, and set off in half an hour!"

At the same time, he added: "If you really encounter any danger, I allow you to return to Noah! Even if you lose some things..."

In this way, until more than ten minutes later, a group of people walked onto the electromagnetic train and entered the circular track.

A soldier patted his chest and said with a sigh: "Mr. Yu is usually very serious, but now..."

"Very nagging, right?"

Captain Zhao Yao held the handrail on the train and checked the power armor: "If possible... he would like to get on it himself! But if he is nagging now, maybe he can save your life! Do you understand your mission?"

"Understood!"

While everyone was talking, the train stopped and nearly 130 people boarded an A001 spacecraft.

Everyone stopped talking and sat in their respective seats, fastened their seat belts, and waited for the spacecraft to take off.

It is impossible to say that you are not nervous at this time!

Zhao Yao's black face was slightly red, obviously in extreme excitement, and even with some fear. But for people like him, opening up a planet means supreme glory and means historical remembrance. This instinctive fear is nothing. No matter what, you have to do it well.

"The door of the spacecraft is about to close. Please make relevant preparations for takeoff. Please fasten your seat belt!" A soft electronic voice prompted.

"Particle engine detection program started... The spacecraft is calculating its adaptive orbit... Ready!"

"Ring orbit docking work started... The orbit is 100% clear. The spacecraft is expected to start in 30 seconds, and the countdown starts at 29, 28..."

At this time, 60,000 people were staring at the Noah.

The astronomical observatory was already crowded with people, and in order to avoid unnecessary riots, there were even soldiers to maintain order.

The first batch of colonists from the solar system are about to land on Nix!