Chapter 185 2003-UB313
The Hades spacecraft accelerated to leave Pluto's orbit. After more than ten days, its distance was 0.45 astronomical units from Pluto. Looking towards Pluto from this direction, the distant Pluto has shrunk into a very small point, no different from the rest of the stars in the universe, and its brightness is still very weak.
The location of Hades is already the edge of the solar system, which is called the Kuiper Belt here. Theoretically, the edge of the solar system is the Alt Nebula, about 2 light years away from their location. And there is an outer planet in the direction of their route, that is, a celestial body located in the Kuiper Belt outside the solar system.
In October 2003, the planet was observed by a team led by Professor Mike Brown of California Institute of Technology and was temporarily named 2003-ub313 (Zina). In the scientific community, there was once a saying that this extrapolar planet is the tenth largest planet in the solar system, but because its position is too far from the sun, according to the distance from Pluto to the sun, 2003-ub313 (Zina) is three times that of Pluto.
Of course, Hades would not fly directly to 2003-ub313 (Zina). After all, its distance is too far. It takes more than two years to reach 2003-ub313 (Zina) at the speed of Hades. There are too many uncertainties in such a long navigation, not to mention that 2003-ub313 (Zina) is just an Earth-like planet that is bigger than Pluto, darker in color and cold on the surface.
Starry Sky launched missiles on Pluto, which angered the system of Pluto's alien base, or the aliens themselves on the base. In the base's severe warning, Hades had no choice but to fly away from Pluto. At least, Raymond Anthony thought so. But he was unwilling to return like this. Raymond Anthony's life may not be many years old. Once he returns, he will lose his last hope in his life. Therefore, Raymond Anthony decided to leave Pluto for the time being but not return, but came in this direction, intending to stay in this airspace and find an opportunity to return to Pluto.
Choosing this course Raymond Anthony has made considerations. The main choice is three.
First: This airspace is relatively safe, with fewer asteroids and comets. This is because under the protection of a planetary belts outside 2003-ub313 and 2003-ub313 (Zina), comets rarely break through and enter the solar system after being protected by a planetary belt including 2003-ub313 (Zina). Comets rarely break through and enter the solar system under the protection of some asteroids-ub-ub313 (Zina). Even if some larger asteroids escape by chance, their course will avoid this airspace due to impact and gravity.
Second: Raymond Anthony is planning to spend time with Starry Sky. According to his knowledge, Starry Sky is different from Hades. Starry Sky has no artificial gravity, and secondly, there is no small ecological balance circle on Hades. These two defects doomed Starry Sky to not be able to stay in space for a long time.
For humans to survive, materials are necessary. These materials are not just food, but more importantly, oxygen for survival. Hades relies on a small ecological balance circle to cycle oxygen production, and artificial gravity has made the entire Hades form a small society similar to the earth's environment. In addition, the food stored by Hades is enough for them to stay in space for a long time, but the Starry Sky is different. The materials on the Starry Sky consume a part of them every day, even if they rely on oxygen-making equipment to supplement it, it is not a long-term solution.
Third: The course chosen by Raymond Anthony is also a psychological explanation for the astronauts on the Hades. The Kuiper Belt, including the planets outside the Kuiper Belt, such as 2003-ub313 (Zina) as an example, has always been the goal studied in the astronomical world. As a great figure who has long held the huge business empire, Raymond Anthony, who has insight into people's hearts, knows that once employees lose their goals, they will lead to passive slack work and even become bored and rebellious. Moreover, after experiencing the Pluto Base, Raymond Anthony had to use these reasons to mention the morale of the astronauts on the Hades. It is the best choice to find some things for them to do.
"Sir, the Russians are still following us." Doolittle reported to Raymond Anthony, and Raymond Anthony didn't care. Let Doolittle continue to maintain the speed of the voyage and not care about the Stars. If the Russians want to follow, let them follow, but he wants to see who can drag over whom.
Du Li pointed his head and then hesitated: "By the way, sir, there happened to be a wandering asteroid ahead of us. Hull suggested staying near it and collect some samples for analysis. Do you think...?"
Raymond Anthony waved his hand and said generously: "You are the captain, you can decide this. I'm a little sleepy, so go back to the cabin to rest first." After saying that, Raymond Anthony stood up and just walked a few steps to the passage, he turned around and said: "Dolit!"
Doolittle turned and looked at him, Raymond Anthony said: "You are solely responsible for the next work. Whether it is staying or collecting samples, you don't have to report this to me unless there is something more important."
"I understand sir." Doolittle responded, then watched Raymond Anthony leave.
After Raymond Anthony left, Doolittle breathed a sigh of relief. As the captain, he certainly didn't want someone to press his head, but Raymond Anthony was their waves after all. Before arriving at Pluto, he was almost a decoration, which made Doolittle feel very uncomfortable.
And now, Raymond Anthony finally returned the captain's authority to him. Although this was only temporary, it was a pleasure for Doritte. In addition, he also knew the purpose of Raymond Anthony asking Hades to come to this airspace. He looked at the screen in front of the console, and stayed at the Starry Sky position not far from Hades. Doritte couldn't help but shake his head.
"Hull!" Picking up the communication, Doolittle called Hull, who was resting in the cabin, and soon the other party answered.
"What's up?"
"Poss agreed with your suggestion."
"My suggestion? Oh oh! This old guy is finally willing to let go, OK! Wait for me, I'll come over immediately!" Hull's happy voice came from the communication, followed by a hissing and electric current. He probably hurriedly hung up the communication as soon as he heard this. Doolittle shook his head laughed and cried. Hull's temperament was really unspoken, that is, he just talked to himself. If someone heard this from behind, it would not be a good thing to spread it out. It seems that he had to talk about him when he found time. After all, Raymond Anthony was the final decision-maker on the Hades. (To be continued, please search for astronomy, the novel is better and faster!
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