Chapter 235: The Astronaut Has Arrived

He gently pulled it out of the soil.

Zhang Wen looked at the small thing before him.

Dongda, however, had gone to the trouble of sending it up there.

It cost a full ten billion.

But this ten billion.

was almost ruined by a tiny problem.

All was lost.

Zhang Wen carefully brought Moon Rabbit One back to the Kunpeng.

After setting down Moon Rabbit One,

Zhang Wen went to the rear cabin.

He dragged out the survival base.

Fortunately,

Zhang Wen installed a base underneath it.

He didn't need to hoist it himself.

This greatly reduced his burden.

Afterwards, Zhang Wen placed the survival base beside the Kunpeng.

The place they are now is inside a meteorite crater.

A traditional sheltered spot.

Although the Moon has no atmosphere, naturally there is no wind.

But Zhang Wen is already used to it.

Moreover, this place might even block the view from Earth.

After Zhang Wen had set up the survival base,

he began setting up these things.

First, he drew power from the Kunpeng.

Then he attached an oxygen-generating device.

The built-in pressure regulation device was opened.

Afterwards, Zhang Wen fully opened all the equipment inside the survival base.

He waited outside for a while.

Waiting for the oxygen generator to run and the oxygen concentration to reach a certain level,

only then did Zhang Wen enter.

This is a very simple single-person room.

Aside from the life-support equipment,

there is just a bed, a table, and a stool.

That's all.

Not even cooking utensils.

Of course, Zhang Wen couldn't possibly install a large stove in such a tiny survival base.

The room comes with a microwave for heating.

They use traditional space food.

Basically, it's a gel-like substance in a straw-like form.

When eating, it is heated, then the seal is torn open.

It is then squeezed directly into the mouth.

There is also a simple toilet.

This is the full picture of the survival base.

It is very crude and primitive.

But for a small room of less than ten square meters,

asking for more would be inappropriate.

However, this kind of room is the same as the Tianguong Space Station.

It is modular.

Theoretically, as long as there is enough power,

you can add as many modules as you want without problem.

Even if Zhang Wen wanted to cover the entire lunar sea, there would be no problem.

However, in that case, Zhang Wen would need to devise a transport device capable of quickly sending cargo from Earth's surface to space.

Otherwise, using conventional rocket transport,

would already be enough to bankrupt Dongda.

No matter how Dongda tries, it could not possibly support this plan.

But, scientific research,

just take it slow.

While Zhang Wen thought this way,

he waited for the life-detection device inside the room to perform its function.

"Oxygen concentration detection has reached 22 percent, already meeting human survival needs."

Carbon dioxide concentration is less than 0.01%. It meets human survival needs.

Humidity is 45%. It meets human survival needs.

Current pressure is 0.9 atmospheres, meeting human survival needs.

Radiation has been reduced by 99.99%, basically matching Earth's surface.

All indicators are currently normal.

There are no problems at all.

Zhang Wen took off his spacesuit.

He took a deep breath.

Hmm, it feels almost the same as on Earth.

Subsequently, Zhang Wen gradually adjusted the room's pressure to match the Moon's standard.

After all, it's fine once tested.

He still needs to go out in a bit.

If we adjust it to Earth's atmospheric pressure now.

He'll still need to adapt when he goes out later.

It's rather troublesome.

Zhang Wen sat in the room with considerable interest.

After resting for a while.

Zhang Wen then put on his spacesuit.

He went out.

Just now he didn't really feel anything.

But now Zhang Wen speaks frankly.

One-sixth of Earth's gravity is awesome.

He can jump over three meters high.

Thus, Zhang Wen began bouncing around, taking out various instruments on the Kunpeng.

After all, if we want the Moon to be self-sufficient.

We must solve all kinds of problems.

How to produce food ourselves, where to get water.

How to get electricity.

Currently, Zhang Wen is taking everything from the Kunpeng.

But in the future we can't always rely on the Kunpeng.

Temporary emergency use is fine, but if we use the Kunpeng for everything.

Then what's the point of calling it a survival base? Might as well just call it the Kunpeng's trailer.

First to solve is definitely the power generation problem.

Coincidentally, the most famous and valuable thing on the Moon.

Is helium-3, Zhang Wen said bluntly.

This stuff is extremely scarce on Earth.

And its uses are extremely broad.

Let's just mention the useful point for now.

Helium-3 is an extremely efficient nuclear fuel.

It is an excellent fuel for nuclear reactors.

Taking coal as a simple example.

Just 6 grams of helium-3, when used in nuclear fusion for power generation, equals 400 tons of coal; this energy can't be called merely a lot, it's heavenly.

Of course, being nuclear fusion, its effect is much better than the current nuclear fission.

However, helium-3 can also be used in nuclear fission reactors.

Moreover, the product of helium-3 reaction is helium-4, with no pollution, although disposing of trash in space is not that simple.

But just transporting that trash is also a hassle.

Although it's still under research now.

But the helium-3 on the Moon, which can be called astronomical in amount, will be a most important wealth in the future.

Dongda's route is well known: they're betting, betting that future electricity will be free.

Eagle Country bets all its wealth on oil, while Dongda bets all its wealth on electricity.

Zhang Wen hurriedly took out instruments to begin testing.

After detection, he used a mining machine to mine.

After all, the room placed here basically needs no attention.

Just leave a few batteries inside to maintain basic communication function.

This instantly reduced the Kunpeng's internal space considerably.

Directly load several tons of helium-3; when returning, whether to distribute it or do research ourselves.

Both are very good decisions.

Zhang Wen hurriedly took out all the machinery to conduct mining.

And meanwhile, thousands of miles away.

Two other astronauts are also preparing to depart in the landing capsule.

This time you're going over mainly to test the feasibility of the landing.

So this landing will not be made public.

Now, Factory Director Zhang is already waiting for you on the Moon.

The location is at the landing site of Moon Rabbit One.

When you get there, you just need to find him.

If there are no problems.

You can then set off.

Inside the landing module.

After Gao Jiaomu heard the order,

He decisively agreed.

Received! We will reach lunar orbit in three minutes.

The preparations are now complete.

Landing can be done at any time.

Alright, then go.

After receiving the order.

Gao Jiaomu directly determined the return capsule's path.

He directly rushed toward the Moon's surface.

The return capsule had already opened its retro-thrusters early.

After experiencing a moderate jolt.

Finally arrived at the Moon's surface.

"Zhang Wen, they've arrived."