bookbashuk Chapter 416: The shocked Americans and Russians
Chapter 416: The shocked Americans and Russians
Each module contains different functions, some are responsible for reconnaissance, some are responsible for communication, and some are kinetic weapon systems for attack. Li Yang's fingers slid lightly in the air, as if he was controlling these modules in his mind to make a perfect combination.
"Make sure each module can operate independently and can quickly switch to the backup system in an emergency," he whispered to himself.
Assistants were busy debugging systems at various control consoles, with dense data jumping on the computer screens. Li Yang walked to a huge device and activated the satellite's core AI system - the Sky Eye System.
On the screen, AI operates at a very fast speed, and complex calculations are completed in an instant. The Sky Eye system can not only automatically analyze the battlefield environment, but also autonomously adjust the satellite's trajectory and task allocation according to real-time changes.
"Very good, the system has achieved the expected results." Li Yang nodded with satisfaction, his eyes flashing with confidence.
The production process was not smooth sailing. Due to the complex modular design of the satellite, the coordination between each module needs to be accurate to milliseconds, and the slightest deviation may cause the entire system to fail.
Li Yang had to adjust every subtle parameter over and over again to ensure that the satellite could perform at maximum efficiency in actual use.
"Engineer Li, the launch chamber for the kinetic weapon has been assembled." An assistant came over and handed over a test report.
Li Yang took the report, glanced at it quickly, and nodded.
He walked to the launch chamber and looked at the high-density metal rods with focused eyes.
These metal rods are the most lethal weapons of satellites. Once they fall from space, they will hit the ground at supersonic speeds with the help of the earth's gravity, producing a devastating kinetic impact.
"We must ensure that every metal rod can accurately aim at the target when released." Li Yang said to his assistant.
"I understand. We have conducted multiple simulation tests according to your requirements, and the results show that the error is within 0.01%." The assistant replied confidently.
Li Yang nodded with satisfaction, then turned to the console and entered a complex string of codes. The overall model of the satellite was displayed on the screen, and Li Yang clicked a few times to confirm the connection status of all modules with the AI system.
"The last step," he murmured, as if speaking to himself.
The satellite was ready, and the next step was to launch it. Li Yang took a deep breath, knowing that this moment would determine the success or failure of everything that followed.
The launch base is located in a remote mountainous area of Yan Country, surrounded by thick mountains and heavily guarded. The launch platform has been built, and the satellite lies quietly on the launch pad, like a sleeping giant, waiting for the moment to be awakened.
Li Yang stood in the command center, looking at the launch pad in the distance through the huge glass window.
At this time, the entire base was filled with a tense atmosphere, and all the technicians were busy working.
The countdown has entered the last ten minutes. Li Yang's fingers tapped the table lightly, and his heartbeat was steady and strong. He knew that once the satellite entered space, the test would directly determine its success or failure.
"Engineer Li, all systems are ready and can be launched at any time," a technician reported.
Li Yang nodded, his eyes firm. "Begin the countdown."
Inside the command center, everyone held their breath, staring at the countdown on the screen without blinking.
“Thirty seconds… twenty seconds…” The countdown sound echoed in the command center, and everyone clenched their fists nervously.
"Ten, nine, eight..."
As the last few seconds approached, the rocket on the launch pad emitted a low roar, and the huge thrust slowly lifted the satellite. Li Yang's eyes were fixed on the launch screen, and he knew that the success or failure of this moment was related to many future plans.
"emission!"
Following a command, a fiery flame spurted out from the tail of the rocket, and the huge thrust instantly sent the satellite into the sky. There was a deafening applause in the entire command center, but Li Yang remained calm, knowing that the real test was still to come.
The satellite quickly penetrated the clouds under the huge thrust and entered the predetermined orbit. A few minutes later, the booster of the rocket separated and the satellite successfully entered space.
"The satellite has entered orbit and all systems are functioning normally," the technician reported, with a hint of excitement in his tone.
Li Yang nodded, his eyes still fixed on the screen. "Start the Sky Eye system and begin testing."
After the satellite entered orbit, the Sky Eye system was quickly started and began various functional tests.
The first is the reconnaissance mission. The high-precision cameras and radars on the satellite quickly locked onto targets on the earth and transmitted back high-definition images and data in real time.
Li Yang could clearly see the cities and mountains on the ground through the screen, and even a car driving on the road was clearly visible.
"The reconnaissance function is normal and the image transmission is stable." The technician reported excitedly.
Next was the orbit adjustment test. Li Yang input a series of commands, and the ion thrusters on the satellite began to work. The satellite adjusted its orbit lightly and accurately entered the next predetermined position. The thrust was stable and the energy consumption was extremely low. Everything was as expected when it was designed.
"The ion propulsion system is operating normally and the orbit adjustment accuracy is extremely high." The assistant exclaimed.
Li Yang nodded, and then issued the next instruction. "Begin the kinetic weapon test."
The kinetic weapon test was the key to this experiment. Li Yang set a target in an uninhabited desert area on Earth. The kinetic weapon launch chamber on the satellite slowly opened, and dozens of metal rods were aimed at the target under the control of the AI system.
"Fire!" Li Yang gave the order decisively.
A few seconds later, the metal rod on the satellite fell from space like a sharp arrow, heading straight for the target on the ground at a huge speed. Everyone in the command center held their breath and stared at the real-time picture on the screen.
A few seconds later, a huge shock wave erupted at the ground target, dust flew everywhere, and the entire target area was razed to the ground in an instant.
"Hit the target, with an error rate of 0.02%." The technician reported excitedly.
There was a cheer in the command center, and everyone was excited about this amazing achievement. But Li Yang remained calm, knowing that this was only the first step, and the real challenge lay in the performance of the satellite in actual combat.
At the same time, the satellite's kinetic weapon test did not escape the eyes of other countries. The monitoring systems of Russia and the United States captured the abnormal signal of the satellite launch at the same time.
In a certain underground command center of the Russians, the radar operator on duty suddenly discovered an abnormal signal fluctuation. His fingers quickly operated on the keyboard, trying to confirm the situation.
"Sir, we have captured the signal of an unidentified satellite, and it has just made an orbital adjustment." The operator's forehead was covered in cold sweat, and there was a hint of uneasiness in his voice.
The commander immediately walked behind the operator and stared at the coordinate data jumping on the screen. "What is this? What experiment are they conducting?"
At the same time, similar signal fluctuations were also captured in the Pentagon of the United States. The technicians in the intelligence department were in an uproar, staring at the data on the screen with eyes full of anxiety and doubt.
"Sir, we have discovered a satellite that is undergoing testing. Unidentified projectiles have fallen from space, and the target location is a desert somewhere in East Asia," an intelligence analyst hurriedly reported.
Defense Secretary Paul Reed's face turned pale in an instant. He stood up abruptly, staring at the satellite data displayed on the big screen.
"What is that? What are they testing?" His voice was filled with undisguised fear.
Intelligence Director Mark Johnson also stood by, looking pale, obviously aware of the seriousness of the problem. "If I'm not mistaken, this is an orbital weapon... They are testing a system to strike the ground from space." His voice was almost trembling.
"Can the Pentagon's defense system deal with this kind of weapon?" Reed's voice was so cold that it seemed to come from ice.
"We can't cope with it... It's too fast and has too much energy. Our anti-missile system simply doesn't have enough time to intercept it..." The intelligence analyst's voice became lower and lower, as if announcing an unavoidable disaster.
In the Kremlin, the Defense Minister's face was also extremely ugly. He tightly grasped the documents in his hands, and his hands trembled slightly. The conclusion drawn from their intelligence analysis was exactly the same as that of the United States - Yan Country has mastered a very deterrent orbital weapon.
"This... this is simply a nightmare!" Maozi's voice was filled with deep fear.
The head of the Russian intelligence agency also turned pale, his fingers tapping the table unconsciously, "We must take action immediately. We can't let them continue to develop this weapon... otherwise we will completely lose our advantage!"
The top leaders of the United States and Russia were in unprecedented panic and anxiety. The test results of satellite weapons almost announced that a new mode of warfare was coming, and they were unprepared for it.
"We have been completely surpassed..." The United States' Minister of Defense muttered to himself, his face as pale as paper.
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Li Yang stood in the command center, looking at the sky through the glass window. At this moment, he was full of calmness and confidence. The success of the satellite test meant that Yan Country had gained a decisive advantage in the global science and technology competition. He knew that this was just the beginning, and there was still a long way to go, but he had taken a crucial step.
"Let them panic..." Li Yang whispered to himself, his eyes revealing an unquestionable determination. "This is just the beginning."
Li Yang was in Yan Country's secret laboratory with a calm expression. His eyes confidently swept across the operating panel in front of him. The screen displayed the satellite's real-time operating data.
Since the satellite weapon was successfully launched and entered orbit, Li Yang's plan seemed to be going very smoothly. However, he knew that the United States and Russia would never sit idly by and would definitely increase their intelligence investigation of Yan Country in an attempt to find more clues about satellite weapons.
The fact is just as Li Yang expected. The United States has already begun frantic reconnaissance of satellites.
At this time, in the Pentagon of the United States, the Director of Intelligence Mark Johnson was walking back and forth anxiously, holding the folder tightly in his hand, with cold sweat oozing out of his forehead.
Since the abnormal activities of Yan Guo's satellite were captured, the intelligence department of the United States has entered a state of high alert. They used the world's most advanced monitoring equipment to try to find more information about Yan Guo's satellite weapons.
"We must know what they are doing!" Johnson shouted to his intelligence officers while flipping through the intelligence report in his hand.
"Sir, we have mobilized all satellites in orbit to monitor Yan Country's satellite activities 24 hours a day, but so far, there are still no more substantial discoveries." An intelligence officer reported in a nervous tone.
Johnson's face became even gloomier, and he walked to the huge screen and stared at the satellite trajectory displayed on it. On the screen, the reconnaissance satellite of the United States was like a hawk spying on its prey, constantly adjusting its orbit, trying to get closer to the satellite of the Yan country and obtain more intelligence data.
"Keep getting closer, don't let them run away!" Johnson ordered coldly.
The reconnaissance satellite moved forward silently in space, getting closer and closer to the Yan country's satellite. However, Johnson did not know that Li Yang had already anticipated that the United States would take such action.