Chapter 129

While the Longyin Research Institute was busy preparing for war on one side, it was also incubating the 'Neural Engineering' project on the other.

A sudden crisis drew the world's attention back to low Earth orbit once again.

A high-resolution Earth observation satellite of immense value, recently put into service by Longguo.

'Wisdom Eye-3' suffered a severe malfunction during a routine orbital maneuver!

Its attitude control system failed, and the satellite began tumbling uncontrollably.

Most critically, its massive solar sail failed to deploy as planned, and all communication with the ground was completely cut off!

'Wisdom Eye-3' was like a blind giant spinning wildly in the dark, its power rapidly draining, teetering on the brink of permanent write‑off.

This satellite carried vital missions such as land‑resource surveys, environmental monitoring, and disaster prevention; its loss would be a great blow to the nation.

The space command center was filled with solemnity.

Traditional on‑orbit servicing plans were helpless against this fast‑spinning, comms‑dead 'non‑cooperative target'.

Send an astronaut on EVA?

The risk is extremely high, and there's no time left!

Almost immediately, Chief Engineer Qi's call went straight through to Feng Yan's encrypted line.

"President Feng, you all know the situation of 'Wisdom Eye-3,' right?" Chief Engineer Qi's voice was very anxious.

"Now there's only one last hope—can you use your 'Heavenly Clerk' arm to carry out this rescue mission?"

No hesitation, no passing the buck.

Feng Yan declared firmly: "We guarantee we will give it our all!"

The Dragon Chant Command Center instantly entered its highest wartime state.

Li Yang, Wang Hao, Chen Guang, and Zhao Kaiyuan were all in place, and the newly added trio of Lin Feng were also permitted to stand by, observe, and learn, feeling the pressure of a real battlefield.

"The time window is extremely limited!"

'Wisdom Eye-3's' energy reserves can at most sustain its basic structure for 48 hours; after that it will become completely unstable, possibly breaking apart! the space agency experts reported the brutal countdown.

"Plan!" Feng Yan's eyes blazed.

Li Yang spoke first: "We must launch a specially made 'orbital service module' to serve as a mobile platform and power resupply station for the 'Heavenly Clerk' arm."

The service module needs high‑precision autonomous rendezvous and docking capability, as well as a strong anti‑interference communication system.

"I'll handle the service module's structure and power!" Wang Hao slapped his chest.

Just by modifying the upper stage of the 'Qingyun' rocket, we can get it up there as fast as possible!

Chen Guang pulled up the detailed structural diagram and historical orbital data of 'Wisdom Eye-3':

"The 'Torch Dragon' is simulating 'Wisdom Eye-3's' motion model in real time using ground‑based optical telescopes and radar data."

"We need to calculate the optimal approach path and… the optimal capture point."

"The target is still in a non‑cooperative tumble; capture must succeed on the first try, otherwise a collision disaster is likely."

Zhao Kaiyuan stared at the power data: "The service module must carry an ultra‑high‑power energy pack to ensure the 'Heavenly Clerk' arm has enough power to perform forced stabilization and command injection."

The plan quickly took shape amid heated discussion and the 'Torch Dragon's' ultra‑high‑speed simulation verification.

This is a race against time, and also a high‑stakes gamble that can only succeed, not fail.

After 48 hours, the 'Hope' orbital service module, launched urgently by the 'Qingyun' rocket, successfully entered its planned orbit.

And began, under the guidance of the 'Torch Dragon,' to silently approach that wildly tumbling satellite.

The attention of the world's major space agencies once again focused.

This time, instead of admiring an elegant 'ballet,' they held their breath to watch a life‑or‑death 'space surgery'.

Dragon Chant Command Center, you could hear a pin drop.

On the main screen, the images returned by the external cameras of the 'Hope' service module made one dizzy.

'Wisdom Eye-3' was like an out‑of‑control top, spinning wildly against the black backdrop of the sky.

"The 'Torch Dragon's' real‑time motion model is 98% synchronized!"

"We expect to enter the optimal capture window in thirty seconds!"

"Heavenly Clerk arm ready to activate!"

Chen Guang's voice was cold and precise.

Only seen beneath the service module, the battle‑tested 'Heavenly Clerk' arm, like a coiled python, slowly extended.

Its 'fingertip' sensor array locked onto a relatively sturdy support point on the main structure of 'Wisdom Eye-3,' selected after millions of simulation calculations.

Now!

The 'Heavenly Clerk' arm moved! Instead of grabbing head‑on, it matched the satellite's tumble with an astonishing sync rate in an instant.

Like a top‑level jujitsu master, it deftly 'wrapped' around it!

The flexible structure perfectly absorbed the huge kinetic energy of contact, and the metal 'tentacles' firmly adhered to the satellite's surface.

The 'scales' at the tip instantly unfurled, creating multiple firm adhesion points!

"Capture successful! Attitude stabilization system engaged!"

The service module's auxiliary thrusters, working with fine adjustments of the 'Heavenly Clerk' arm, began to counter the satellite's rotational inertia.

After a few seconds, that heart‑pounding wild tumble finally slowed to a stop!

"Awesome!" Lin Feng on the observation seat couldn't help but exclaim softly, only to be quickly pulled back by Sun Hao beside him.

But the crisis was not yet over!

The solar sail remained undeployed, and the satellite could not restore power on its own!

"Execute Plan B!" Feng Yan ordered.

Only seen at the tip of the 'Heavenly Clerk' arm, a specially made flexible probe extended and precisely located a concealed emergency physical interface on the satellite's hull (this is classified information provided by the space agency).

"The probe released a strong electromagnetic pulse of a specific frequency, mimicking ground commands to force‑inject a system reboot order into the satellite's 'brain'!"

One second, two seconds… time seemed to freeze.

Suddenly, an indicator light on one side of the main body of Wise Eye-3 flickered weakly!

"We have a response!" Wang Hao was so excited he almost jumped up.

Immediately after, with the careful assist of the Heavenly Clerk arm's push‑pull, the giant solar sail on that side, which had not been able to unfold, emitted a light "crack" sound.

It slowly unfolded, like a giant bird spreading its sleeping wings!

A few minutes later, the ground command center received a weak but definitely present Wise Eye-3 beacon signal!

"Signal reacquired! The satellite is autonomously establishing a stable attitude! The power system is beginning to recover!"

"Rescue successful!"

"Boom—!" the Dragon Chant command center erupted with deafening cheers!

Everyone was hugging, high‑fiving, and many were so moved that tears welled up.

Wang Hao scooped up the nearby Lin Feng and spun him around, causing Lin Feng to shriek in fright.

This extreme rescue, likened to "space acupuncture", after being partially disclosed through official channels, once again stunned the global aerospace community.

The Heavenly Clerk arm, with yet another flawless combat performance, cemented its irreplaceable kingly status in the complex space environment!

Feng Yan watched the rejuvenated Wise Eye on the screen, feeling full of pride.

He connected to Chief Engineer Qi's comm, and on the other end came the choked‑but‑excited voice of the veteran engineer: "President Feng… thank you! Thank you all! Dragon Chant… well done!"

Amid the celebration, Chen Guang noticed that the Torch Dragon system log had quietly recorded a new message:

【During the mission execution, a non‑standard encrypted data stream overflow was detected inside the target satellite, possibly indicating that a hidden backup communication module was unintentionally activated.】

【Data has been intercepted and isolated, feature analysis underway…】

The end of the crisis seemed to herald another hidden‑realm contest, which had only just begun.