Chapter 485: Special Shielding

"Wait," Department Head Zhang said, clutching his forehead, "our rocket technology isn't even mature yet, how could we possibly launch a satellite? Let alone this kind of advanced interference equipment."

"The 'Changfeng' series already possesses basic satellite launch capabilities; it only requires slight modifications," Li Mingyuan said confidently. "As for the 'Heavenly Eye' itself, the technical principles are not complex; the key lies in positioning accuracy and interference beam control. I have already solved these."

He pointed to a diagram in the document: "Look here, traditional interference equipment broadcasts interference signals in all directions, which is inefficient and easily located. The 'Heavenly Eye' adopts directional beam technology, which can precisely target specific enemy satellites. Its efficiency is ten times higher, and the source is difficult to discover."

Department Head Zhang could not believe his ears: "Are you saying we can selectively make enemy satellites 'go blind'?"

"Exactly so," Li Mingyuan laughed. "As long as the 'Heavenly Eye' system is deployed, all spy satellites from the Star-Spangled Country and Beijixiong Guo will lose their effectiveness when flying over our territory and coastal areas. Their reconnaissance systems will be completely disabled."

Department Head Zhang sat blankly in his chair, and it took a full half-minute before he found his voice: "Lao Li, I really am becoming more and more suspicious of you... This kind of technology is simply something that only exists in science fiction novels."

Li Mingyuan shrugged: "Science has no boundaries, only the limitations of imagination. Contact the Xichang Launch Site immediately and notify them to prepare the 'Changfeng-Jia 2' rocket. Within one week, I want to see 'Heavenly Eye-1' ascend into the sky!"

Xichang Launch Site, late at night.

The massive "Changfeng-Jia 2" rocket stood tall on the launch pad, surrounded by searchlights that illuminated it as bright as day. Technicians were conducting final checks and adjustments.

Inside the command hall, Li Mingyuan stood before the central console, personally supervising this launch mission.

"Report status of all systems," he said in a deep voice.

"Fueling complete, pressure normal."

"Guidance System self-check passed, parameters locked."

"Communication link normal, telemetry data transmission stable."

"Satellite separation mechanism check complete, mechanical status good."

Li Mingyuan nodded: "Very good, enter the launch countdown procedure."

On the large screen, red numbers began to count down: 60, 59, 58...

Department Head Zhang stood beside Li Mingyuan and asked in a low voice: "Lao Li, can 'Heavenly Eye' really work? This is our first time attempting to launch a satellite, after all."

"Rest assured," Li Mingyuan said confidently, "I have performed detailed calculations; the success rate is at least 85%. Moreover, 'Heavenly Eye-1' is only the first node of the system; even if it fails, we have backup plans."

"I hope so..." Department Head Zhang wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"20, 19, 18..." The countdown continued.

Li Mingyuan's gaze was locked onto the rocket, his heart recalling this moment in future history—if he remembered correctly, the Long Country's first true satellite was not successfully launched until the 1970s. Now, he was going to rewrite this history 20 years early!

"3, 2, 1, ignition!"

Following the order, the tail of the "Changfeng-Jia 2" spewed out dazzling flames, and a massive roar shook everyone's heart. The rocket rose slowly, then rushed toward the night sky with increasing speed, leaving behind a long trail of light.

Inside the command hall, everyone held their breath, staring intently at the telemetry data and orbital parameters.

"First stage functioning normally, speed and altitude meet expectations."

"45 seconds, breaking the sound barrier, flight stable."

"2 minutes 20 seconds, first stage separation, second stage ignition successful!"

Following the successful separation of the rocket's first stage and the ignition of the second stage Engine, a burst of cheers erupted in the hall. But Li Mingyuan knew the real challenge had only just begun.

"5 minutes, altitude 120 kilometers, second stage functioning normally."

"7 minutes 15 seconds, preparing for satellite separation procedure."

Li Mingyuan took a deep breath; this was the most critical moment—whether the satellite could successfully enter the predetermined orbit depended on the precise control of the separation process.

"Satellite separation countdown: 3, 2, 1, separate!"

On the monitor, the fairing at the top of the rocket successfully separated, revealing the "Heavenly Eye-1" satellite inside. After a series of complex mechanical movements, the satellite slowly detached from the rocket and entered an independent flight state.

"Satellite separation successful!"

"Calculating orbital parameters... Preliminary data shows an orbital altitude of 350 kilometers and an inclination of 65 degrees, basically meeting the preset values!"

"Satellite attitude stable, solar panels successfully deployed, power system normal!"

"Communication link established, remote control system activated, all subsystems responding normally!"

A string of good news made the entire command hall boil over. Staff members cheered and hugged each other in celebration. The Long Country's first artificial satellite had successfully entered space!

Li Mingyuan smiled slightly, the light of Victory flashing in his eyes: "Immediately activate the 'Heavenly Eye' interference system, setting the priority targets as the Star-Spangled Country's 'Discoverer' series reconnaissance satellites and Beijixiong Guo's 'Cosmic Eye' series satellites."

"Yes!"

Following the issuance of the order, "Heavenly Eye-1" began to execute its true mission—to become the Long Country's space "shield," blocking the space reconnaissance of hostile forces.

Star-Spangled Country, Pentagon Satellite Monitoring Center.

The news of the "Changfeng" rocket launch was transmitted here immediately. Monitoring personnel stared nervously at the screens, attempting to capture every detail of this Long Country rocket launch.

"The rocket has successfully ascended; the trajectory indicates it may be a satellite launch mission," an analyst reported.

"Flexing their muscles again?" Aerospace Intelligence Chief Hamilton sneered. "Do these Easterners really think that just by launching a random satellite they can stand on equal footing with us?"

"Don't be so quick to draw conclusions, sir." Another technical expert stared at the data on the screen, brow furrowed. "This satellite's orbital parameters are very strange; they don't match the characteristics of any conventional communication or reconnaissance satellite."

"What do you mean?" Hamilton leaned closer to the screen.

"Its orbital altitude is 350 kilometers, inclination 65 degrees; this configuration... isn't very suitable for Earth observation, nor is it an optimal communication orbit," the technical expert analyzed. "Moreover, its mass isn't large, estimated at less than 200 kilograms; its functionality should be very limited."

Hamilton stroked his chin: "Perhaps some kind of scientific experimental satellite? Or just their technical testing?"

"Possibly..." the technical expert was uncertain. "We need to further monitor its activities to see what exactly it—"

Their words were suddenly interrupted by a sharp alarm.

"What's going on?" Hamilton demanded sternly.