Annihilation of the solar system

As Commander Song pressed his hand on the phone, a drone similar to an ordinary fixed-wing aircraft appeared on the screen. Song Shi pointed at the picture on the left with a laser pointer and said:

"This is the upper atmosphere detector. It is very similar to the aircraft on our earth. The atmosphere of Venus at an altitude of 65-70 kilometers is very similar to the environment on the earth."

At this time, the picture on the screen was changed to an animation simulating the last flight path of the detector. Song Shi continued:

"This was the last flight path of the 'Fuxi' before losing contact. At that time, the 'Fuxi' was flying at an altitude of about 683,200 meters and cruising at an air speed of 58 kilometers per hour. Before entering the sulfuric acid cloud, all systems were normal."

The sound of pen scraping against paper filled the conference room.

"After the aircraft entered the sulfuric acid cloud, the aircraft's thermal sensor alarmed, and then the vibration value exceeded the normal value and gradually increased. After 8 seconds, the flight control program was unable to continue to control the aircraft due to severe vibrations, and the aircraft fell into the dense atmosphere of Venus and lost contact."

Chief Master Song Shi adjusted the picture back to the high-definition photo:

"The above is the final flight trajectory we derived based on all the data. What I can confirm is that the data and screen data returned by the aircraft were not affected by the damage to the aircraft and were real data collected. The main reason for the aircraft losing control was

The aircraft was corroded by the strong acid clouds of Venus, and this is the conclusion provided by our detector section."

Xia Jigang nodded:

"Now, I would like to ask Director Kong from the Institute of Biological Species of the National Academy of Sciences to introduce to us their judgment on this discovery."

A thin middle-aged man stood up and bowed slightly to the attendees and said:

"Based on our current understanding of the composition of Venus' upper atmosphere, it is rich in elements such as carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen that may provide conditions for the formation of life. In addition, the location of suspected organisms this time was found above the terrifying sulfuric acid clouds of Venus. The temperature

It is about 35 degrees Celsius, the carbon dioxide content is 76%, the oxygen content is 6%, the water vapor content is 2% and 16% other components. We simulated the possibility of life existing in such an environment, and the conclusion is almost certain. And for a more detailed judgment, I

I think we need more investment in detection equipment.”

Xia Jigang smiled with satisfaction:

"Thank you, Director Kong, for your professional analysis. Next, we will invite Shen Manling, the initiator of this Venus upper atmosphere life detection project, astronomy professor at Qingbei University and planetary expert, to introduce to us the reasons for the initiation of this project and this

How well the findings fit the project plan.”

Shen Manling had a smile on her face and spoke slowly but clearly:

"Thank you, Vice President Xia, but I think it would be more appropriate for this report to be given by Xia Lan, my student and the actual developer of this plan."

Xia Jigang nodded:

"Okay, Professor Shen, then we will ask Dr. Xia Lan to tell us the relevant situation."

Then an app pop-up window appeared on Xia Lan's mobile phone, which was a reminder that the conference room projection screen and mobile phone had been linked. Xia Lan took a shallow breath, pulled up a ppt material from the mobile phone and projected it to the big screen.

He began to say:

"When we originally proposed this plan, we based it on the earth's carbon-based life forms. After referring to the organisms that survive in most harsh environments on the earth, we established a mathematical model based on their living conditions as a framework, which is what is now on the screen.

This complex formula is shown."

At this time, a long series of formulas appeared on the projection screen on the wall.

"You don't need to understand this formula. Based on this mathematical model, we believe that an environment suitable for the existence of life may appear at a height of 55-75 kilometers in the upper atmosphere of Venus. At that time, our calculation results showed that the probability of life existing was 56%, which is just

Existing in the form of microorganisms.”

Xia Lan pointed the laser at the huge black shadow on the projection screen:

"I make a bold guess that the last black shadow captured by this detector is Venusian life. This shows that the environmental factors for the existence of life are not as harsh as we imagined. The brilliant light of life in the universe may be dazzling than we previously imagined.

Much. But we still need to conduct quantitative research on the upper atmosphere environment of Venus and the life forms on Venus before we can draw precise conclusions."

Xia Jigang asked:

"Can you tell me your next plan?"

Xia Lan smiled and nodded:

"We need to establish a space laboratory in the low-Earth orbit of Venus, and we need a shuttle that can go back and forth between the upper atmosphere and low-Earth orbit. We need to go to Venus to do this research."

When Xia Jigang heard this, he raised his hand to signal Xia Lan and said:

"Dr. Xia Lan has said this, and I also want to make it clear. One of the important reasons why today's meeting is so urgent is that according to reliable information, North America's Venus upper atmosphere detector should enter in the next few days.

Regarding the orbit of Venus, I think they will make similar discoveries."

There was a slight noise in the venue. Everyone was surprised by the news Xia Jigang said.

"So, since we have discovered extraterrestrial life first, we cannot give this honor to others. This has a profound impact on our national image and politics. In addition, the follow-up research idea proposed by Dr. Xia Lan just now,

Does the National Space Administration have any preliminary plans?"

After a few quiet discussions with his colleagues around him, Song Shi said:

"The research ideas put forward by Dr. Xia Lan are very forward-looking and constructive. After the preliminary demonstration meeting, our space agency also organized relevant discussions. The current technical reserves and aerospace backup parts support us in quickly establishing Xia Lan

Dr. Lan needs a Venus orbiting space station and a shuttle shuttle."

Xia Jigang briefly exchanged a few words with Dean Gu Changqing beside him and then said:

"Very good! The follow-up of the detection of life on Venus will be consolidated. Next, we will establish a Venus life research center. The purpose of today's meeting has been achieved. I think everyone has no objection to the discovery of extraterrestrial life on Venus."

Seeing that no one had any objections, Xia Jigang continued:

"Then after the meeting is over, we can hold a press conference to announce this historic news to the world. I would like Professor Shen, Xia Lan, and General Master Song to all attend. So, do you have anything else to say?"

Everyone looked at each other, some exchanged a few words in a low voice and shook their heads. At this time, Xia Lan raised her hand:

"Vice President Xia, I have another situation that I need to talk about."

Xia Jigang nodded:

"Say it."

Xia Lan looked at the computer:

"I just modified the mathematical model formula for the exploration of extraterrestrial life based on the Venus detection data. Then I used the screening data of major planets and satellites in the solar system that we have done before.

The results I just came up with are that the probability of microorganisms existing in the upper atmosphere of Saturn is 17%, the probability of microorganisms existing in the surface atmosphere of Jupiter is 21%, the probability of small organisms existing on the shallow surface near the poles of Mars is 56%, and the probability of microorganisms existing in the surface atmosphere of Jupiter is 56%.

The probability of large and complex organisms existing on the surface is 94%, and the probability of large and complex organisms existing below Europa’s ice is 97%.”

Xia Lan spoke, and the scene became noisy again. An angry look flashed across Xia Jigang's face and he was about to speak, when Gu Changqing patted his hand gently, and then said in the same kind tone just now:

"Xiaoxia, how confident are you with this calculation result of yours?"