Chemistry

In about 20 minutes.

Engine with fuel from Team A ignited.

Goooooooo- ― Kuung-!

I was shaking more than the previous experiment and came up with a figure.

[CZ-5A Engine]

…….

[Thrust: 61.1 kN]

Whoa!

That's it! You did it!

The numbers of Team A were slightly higher. Jungwoo scratched his chin looking at the cheerful King Shebing and Huang Kai.

‘I guess my prediction was wrong because there were so many blank pages. ’

When the results came back, everyone in Team B looked depressed and bowed their heads.

Zhang Daoming walks up to King Shebing and extends his hand to congratulate him.

This launch was decided to be 'CZ-5A.’ Now, I'm going to test your recurrence, so stay with Dr. King. And Dr. Xun...

All I had to say was that I had to leave.

Jungwoo, who heard this conversation in Chinese as an interpreter from Ri Pang Lung, laughed bitterly.

‘Cutting with this kind of performance difference is too much... Huh? Hold still.'

Jungwoo looked for an engine that cooled down with coolant and was captivated by the feeling of not being stoned.

‘Strange. I thought I would win with a slight difference, but not this much ice. Was the catalytic choice different from mine? ’

Ri Pang Lung asked Jungwoo who was in trouble.

Would you like to continue the test tour?

"Of course, five of them will be my team members. When does the selection end?

Lt. Gen. Gaozang, who has been to the main office, will consult with the Director of the Antichronology. We'll know tomorrow, won't we?

Tomorrow? Okay.

The exiles were unfortunate, but Jungwoo also used the Chinese Space Agency to complete the AG series. You have to do a good job of the team leader that they require in order to achieve your goals.

The engine is repaired and back on the rig.

Dr Wang Shebing led the experiment with a confident voice.

This time proceed to 15 seconds. Let's loosen the Fuel Flow Bell and let's go hot.

A little more liquid fuel was added to the tank.

As soon as Jung poured fuel and oxidizer into the tank, he spotted the remnants of the compound that were sprayed into the air.

How did that get in there? ’

Obviously yesterday's prediction was wrong. The rocket carrying that fuel was not a soft sedan, but a tram full of gunpowder.

"Did you take the relatively easy path because of your performance? ’

I couldn't stay still, so I moved towards the main computer in the control room.

Dr. Wang Shebing. I need to talk to you.

What?

Have you used nitric oxide compounds as fuel oxidizing agents?

Yes.

You must stop the experiment.

Stop?

Wang Shebing snorts. Jungwoo pointed out exactly what he just saw.

Nitric Oxide is toxic and causes acute corrosion. Rather than this, a stable self-complexing propellant that blends liquid oxygen and ammonium nitrate…….

"Hey, I know you're famous. None of the projects I've been involved in have anything to do with this. Do you know those rocket engines better than anyone in here?

I don't know engines, but I know chemistry. You mixed the kerosene together to increase your burn. It enhances the diffusivity of nitric oxide even more. Replace the material in the tank with corrosive interior, or replace nitric oxide. Either way, you'll be safe.

Wait. How do you know the compound that got into our fuel? That's the part that's not open to you.

It doesn't matter…….

- Three minutes to ignition!

Stand back. 60,000 yuan will disappear at a time with this setting. If you're not going to pay for it, get out of the way.

Jungwoo was forced to take a step back. As a result, reliability tests were begun to check the stability by igniting the engine several times.

- Ignition count. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…….

Goooo-ooo!

A spark rises from beneath the rocket. But after 10 seconds, 15 seconds, no explosive flames.

What's wrong with him?

The moment everyone in the experiment looked inside the glass door.

The gas, which was filling up the empty space in the fuel tank, did not overcome the pressure and burst through the valve.

Ahhhhhhhh!

The gas floods into the hangar like a snake.

What, what? Stop the ignition!

Cool air and special coolant were introduced through the vents, but the sparks were more vigorously burned.

Zhang Daoming presses the panic button because of the power of the blaze that rises to the ceiling of the hangar.

Ehhh!

Sirens echo throughout the base.

Dr. Wang. What the hell is going on?

There appears to be a fuel leak in the tank.

Then why aren't the lights out?

That's …….

The rope!

A section of the Hangar Ceiling Structure falls down and turns the rocket's direction.

The flames blaze. The glass door slams open.

It survived heat glass, but it was enough to cool down the conversations of those in the control room.

"You can't be a smoker before you go into space. ’

Jungwoo hurriedly approached Jung Daoming, who was struggling because the heat cutter didn't work properly.

You're in trouble now, but you'll explode as soon as you run out of gas in the Hangar.

What?

I already warned you, but I didn't think you would conduct an experiment... ….

When Jungwoo looked at King Shebing, he gave a stern look at what happened to Jung Daoming. This is how I repaid the vengeance I ignored myself yesterday.

Now, I thought it was a sound I didn't know.

Are you saying Mr. Lim Woo is right?

I can see that...

I have no idea. There's a fire in my sight, and I won't have a way to see how it's reacting inside.

Jungwoo demanded immediately because he didn't have time to wait.

If we can't neutralize the fuel right now, we'll fly to the space development room.

This warning seems to have worked.

Are you saying there's a way to stop it?

Yes, you can add a custom coolant component. Can kill nitric oxide gas with a single knife.

Molecular models that were floating in the flames were flashed away and reassembled.

The formula is complete. Combination methods are also not difficult.

Tell me if there's a way.

Then I'll use the commanding microphone.

All you need is a material airman and someone to bring it to the coolant inlet.

Jungwoo turns his head to say this by pressing the button on the microphone.

Brother Lee!

He called Ri Pang Lung for a decision that instruction in Chinese would be much more effective. Then he pointed to Mike.

Please interpret.

Now?

Yes, now. Please do so right away…… with the evolution to the current part of the day. Empty the tank immediately as engineers manipulate the cooling system. acidity regulator and surfactant in compound materials room or fuel storage…….

- Evolve into the current part of the day.

Whether it was because of the emergency sirens or because they were originally well-armed, everyone followed Jung's control indiscriminately.

About three minutes later, the primary coolant was added to the hangar.

Shhhhhhh!

I see it!

Engine is down!

The gas expands and the crisis is overcome before the big explosion. Jungwoo swept his chest and watched as the secondary coolant completely sealed off the nitrogen tetraoxide.

Zhang Daoming, who was already cold, approached Jungwoo.

I thought this was going to be bad.

Me, too. I almost lost that wonderful station module.

What is that coolant that effectively suppresses fire?

It's a mixture of basic substances that cause neutralization. It's simple fire chemistry.

After not knowing the simple chemistry, Zhang Daoming turned his eyes toward Wang Shebing, who only rolled his feet.

Dr. Wang.

Yes, Warden.

This accident exposed all the prototype ‘CZ-5’ engines to heat. I can't even imagine the damage. You need to think about taking responsibility. Huang Kai, you go and tell Dr. Shun Ray, who is packing his things, to wait.

Wang Shebing lowers his head.

That night.

After hearing the news of the accident from the National Naval Service headquarters, General Gaozang flew in a month, he could not believe Ri Pang Lung's report.

Are you saying that you analyzed research information that you did not disclose on purpose and produced results that exceeded the performance of our research group?

I cross-checked with Wang Shebing and Shunley, but the same answer came out.

Ryungwoo, who was going through the personal server data he wrote yesterday, laughed in vain.

Does this make sense? Fifty research groups couldn't take one hit?

Ri Pang Lung continued to report.

As is the only formula, both fuels are stable. Among other things, General Zhang Da-Ming said that even a super-efficient mixed fuel rocket could be built.

I brought you treasure. I'm not sure he'll be able to solve our problems.

One area of concern is the opinion of the engineering team. Launch will be slower in three months due to the damage sustained in the accident.

Is it definitive?

Very much so.

Gaozang snaps his chin and thinks. Lim Woo accepted the offer and my terms were simple.

Send her to space in 90 days.

Guarantee a personal weightless study time.

I can't listen to one of them.

In the morning, I heard the unexpected news from Ri Pang Lung.

A month later?

On your behalf, you said you would give permission to select all researchers. Raise your security clearance.

Position within the study group rose vertically yesterday, but that was not important for the study.

That kind of power is usually given to the team leader when you enter a project.

Lt. Gen. Gaozang has also promised a 1 million yuan R&D fund.

You haven't submitted your assignment yet?

I definitely changed my reaction as I showed good skills. But even three months is a short time for the kingdom of heaven. It's hard to wait a month here.

"I have to think about this.

When will I hear the answer?

Jungwoo said, "I'm worried about my chin."

I received an email from the Indian Space Agency saying that they are positive about my proposal. Two more private rocket companies were also in contact with the new space business. I'll go back to my home country and find out.

We can accommodate any condition Mr. Lim Woo says.

Just one. I'll be up there in three months. Please contact us if your incident has been resolved and time is running out.

The visit to the Chinese Space Center was completed in just three days.

When I arrived in Shanghai from a panic, I had to stay at the hotel because it was evening.

“Yes, car secretary. You can come to the airport tomorrow. I'm afraid I can't help it. Yeah, see you there. ”

After lowering my phone and opening the door to 303, Jung placed his luggage and fell straight on the bed.

“Just a lot of wind. ”

All I could remember was the luscious beef jerky side of Gansu tradition.

I twisted my body to look at the night view of Shanghai.

The black sky above the light. The way to space seems far away.

I need to take a shower, but I can't sleep, so I just have to sleep, and I hear knocking.

Who is it?

I didn't call room service.

A man unexpectedly greets you outside, turning the handle.

Hello.

A white man in a suit with brown sport hair. His face was familiar, so I remembered him and flashed and thought of him.

Dr. Steven Pilong?

An astronomer from NASA who met at the EBS guest lecture for talented people. He stood before me three times after Jungwoo went to the universe that he wanted to go to.

You remembered. I asked Dr. Hong Dae-Seok for news and came all the way here. If you don't mind, could we talk for a minute?

The opposing Pokémon must be made without time. I might know a quick way into space.

Yes, come in.

Steven looks down politely and steps into the room.

I heard about the accident at Zhou Xian Base. She left the team leader because she was pushed off schedule.

Has it already gone to the screws?

I have a close relationship with Chairman Jang Da-Ming.

"Ah, Director Jang.

Steven, sitting across from the table, watches Jungwoo's face and quietly asks.

Why do you want to go to space?

Because of research.

That's it?

Do you need anything else?

"No, because I've heard the simplest answer I've ever heard of the dreamer of space."

Why did you come to me?

I thought it would come out because the Rocket Fuel Accident and the EBS referenced patents on fuel. However, a completely different answer came out of Steven's mouth.

NASA has retired the entire space shuttle and is currently chartering Soyuz in Russia to go back and forth. And then we launched a new $10 billion project, and we launched a program to select astronauts around the world.

The world? Not America?

Borders are clear on the ground, but they're all the same astronauts up there. So we're going to select five extraordinary astronauts, and we're going to launch a program that's going to be the cornerstone of our lunar habitat and Mars expedition. It's screwed up.

This was a plan I had only heard in SF movies.

I want Mr. Lim Woo to be included in these five. the way we deal with crises, the ability of chemists and more to take this program to the next level.

I feel like my hair is full of fog.

Here's the first plan. It's scheduled to dock at the space station in 73 days, on a rocket Ares pilot, which will be the first of its kind to build on the lunar orbital base.

It was the right time to go into space.

Of course you should. How do we do that?

Unfortunately, my right to put Mr. Limitless Woo on the Astronaut Selection Program is over.

If you choose…….

That's right, you have to compete to become an astronaut with 4,000 volunteers around the world.

The fifth thing is that you must do it purely with your abilities. It was a challenge, but I wasn't in the mood to hide my cold rice.

Figure out another route, that's what we'll do when we get there. It's a miracle the launch schedule for the mainstream base is pulled.

It was worth the risk of consuming dates.

"Okay, I'm in.

I see. Good visit. I'll let them know.

"Research Journal # 3 - Is a chemist dreaming of a cosmic beauty?

"4,000 people who applied for the Ares program were highly trained to achieve their aspiration to become astronauts.

I never thought there'd be a school of talent that would actually teach you how to walk on the surface of the moon. How am I supposed to beat these kids?

However, there was something that surprised me more than the fact that it was going to be a difficult competition.

Future. Dream.

Words spoken by all participants.

I was just leaning toward the Johnson Space Center here to continue chemistry, and at some point I felt like a snob.

Maybe I just forgot how to purely dream of the future.

Two years ago, he tried to excuse that he was busy working on a research project because of his job.

Concerns about what chemistry you want to do in the future.

Moments when I had a lot on my mind.

In the midst of the world's most ambitious people, I wanted to immerse myself in the dream of the universe.

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