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After about 15 minutes of rapid maneuvering and orbital changes, the Xuanwu-class spacecraft slowly parked in the docking area of ​​the new Kaohsiung Space Station.

"Phew! It's safe." Chen Liang relaxed after driving the spacecraft into the docking area.

Within the scope of the New Kaohsiung Space Station, due to the existence of electromagnetic field generators and condensed matter shields, the overall security is very high.

Andrew and others were brought into the space station by Liao Qingsong. At this time, Andrew and others carefully looked at the new Kaohsiung Space Station.

Unlike the spacesuits of Andrew and others that were so thick that they looked bloated, the spacesuits of Liao Qingsong and others were very close-fitting and lightweight.

At first, Andrew thought it was an in-cabin spacesuit, but as soon as he entered the space station, Liao Qingsong took off his extravehicular spacesuit.

"Everyone! You can take off your spacesuits now and change into our in-cabin spacesuits."

Liao Qingsong opened a locker and took out some spacesuits in the cabin, handing them to Andrew and others.

"Thanks."

Andrew and others quickly took it over and put on their spacesuits under the guidance of Liao Qingsong. As for the previous spacesuits of Andrew and others, they were all packed up, and these spacesuits will be transported back to Blue Star for processing.

"Liao, are all your extravehicular spacesuits so thin?" Andrew asked his doubts.

"This is made of new materials, and its comprehensive performance is at least 3 to 5 times that of ordinary space suits." Liao Qingsong said while opening another locker.

Six holographic bracelets were cuffed on the hands of Andrew and others, and then Liao Qingsong registered the information for them one by one.

"This bracelet is your temporary ID card at the new Kaohsiung Space Station. It will remind you which areas you can enter and which areas are prohibited."

Liao Qingsong gave Andrew and others some information about the new Kaohsiung Space Station, so that they would not be in a hurry.

"Welcome to the new Kaohsiung Space Station. I am the base director here. You can call me base director Zhang, or base director." Zhang Yunfeng floated over with Dr. Li Nan.

"Hello, Base Chief Zhang." Andrew and Zhang Yunfeng clasped their hands.

"Which one is the injured Mr. Alexander?" Zhang Yunfeng glanced at everyone and asked.

"I am!" replied the feeble Alexander.

Zhang Yunfeng introduced: "We have prepared a ward for you. This is Dr. Li Nan from our space station. She is a doctor of medicine who is engaged in space disease research."

"Can't you send Alexander back to the ground as soon as possible?" Andrew asked quickly.

Zhang Yunfeng spread his hands and replied: "Due to this space accident, the first layer of low-Earth orbit, that is, below 500 kilometers of low-Earth orbit, is full of space debris. The spacecraft in the space station do not have the ability to resist space debris for the time being. We need It will take about half a month for the ground to modify the spacecraft. During this time, you can only stay here temporarily."

Andrew knew the dangers of space junk as soon as he heard it. It is very normal that the new Kaohsiung Space Station does not want to take risks.

"As for Alexander's injury, we have medical equipment and medicine in the space station, so there is no need to worry about it for the time being." Zhang Yunfeng comforted him.

While Zhang Yunfeng was settling in the International Space Station astronauts, the International Space Station was in orbit at the same time.

Countless satellite debris are like a torrent, rapidly approaching the already scarred International Space Station.

The moment the two sides met, they were filled with destructive kinetic energy and wreaked havoc in an orbital area.

Sound cannot propagate in a vacuum, but the debris produced by the collision cannot be avoided. Space agencies around the world have observed the fragmented appearance of the International Space Station.

Suddenly, "Node-1", an important connection module of the International Space Station, was hit by a solar panel.

In an instant, "Node-1" was torn into two pieces. As "Node-1" was torn apart, the International Space Station instantly entered a state of disintegration.

The entire International Space Station disintegrated into three major parts and countless small fragments. These things began to collide with each other again, and countless small fragments were sputtered in all directions.

The three large pieces of space station debris are slowly descending into orbit. However, due to the relatively high orbital height of the International Space Station, if there is no human interference, it may take several months to completely fall into the atmosphere.

What is even more terrifying is that the wreckage of the International Space Station is completely out of control. No one knows where they will fall. If it is an uninhabited area such as the ocean or desert, it is okay. If it is a densely populated city, the consequences will be unimaginable.

In addition, the disintegration of the International Space Station this time created countless space debris. These debris have become a fatal danger in low-Earth orbit.

For a time, the international community became even more critical of NASA and Space Exploration Company. After all, the initiator of this space accident was Space Exploration Company, or to be precise, their company's Starlink 66 satellite.

The Outer Space Committee also held an emergency meeting overnight, requiring the Space Exploration Company to suspend the Starlink project and asking NASA to find a way to drop the debris of the International Space Station in the spacecraft cemetery in the South Pacific.

The Space Exploration Company directly took the blame, but his arm could not twist his thigh. Elon Musk could only announce the suspension of the Starlink project, and before the end of this year, a planned Starlink satellite fell into the South Pacific.

However, NASA does not want to be responsible for the disposal of the debris of the International Space Station. New Administrator Brian Garcia said that the responsibility for the disintegration of the International Space Station does not lie with NASA. In addition, the International Space Station is also a cooperative project of 16 countries. If it is really responsible, it is Sixteen countries shared the responsibility.

Faced with NASA's rogue behavior, other countries have no choice but to look at the Space Development Committee with their big watery eyes, hoping that the Space Development Committee can solve this matter.

However, the Space Development Council has no interest in taking advantage of anyone who likes it. Unless countries are willing to pay, there will be no discussion.

Nowadays, the space in low-Earth orbit is full of space junk. For the Space Development Committee, it is not a big trouble. It can just put a condensed matter shield on the spacecraft. As for whether other countries live or die, it is none of my business.

New Kaohsiung Space Station.

Andrew and others were arranged in cabins 23 and 24, which are two standard living cabins. One standard living cabin can provide accommodation for four people.

Andrew, Luca, and Oleg were in cabin 23, while Christina and Jessica were in cabin 24. The injured Alexander was in cabin 28 (medical cabin).

As special guests, Andrew and the others were restricted to a specific area, but they did not complain. This was originally their space station, and it was very good to be able to rescue themselves and others.

Andrew is in a passage corridor, but this is a specially designed passage corridor. The dome here is transparent. Through this transparent dome, he can observe the grand new Kaohsiung Space Station, as well as the starry sky and the sun.

Now the new Kaohsiung Space Station is orbiting on the side closer to the sun, and Andrew is being warmed by the sun. This kind of enjoyment is difficult to achieve on the International Space Station.

"Andrew." Christina floated over.

"What's wrong? You're not in a good mood." Andrew turned around and asked.

Christina said emotionally: "The International Space Station disintegrated an hour ago."

"It's something that was expected. Maybe this is fate. We can only accept this reality." Andrew replied helplessly.

For a while, the two of them basked in the sun in silence. The majesty and power of the new Kaohsiung Space Station and the disintegration and collapse of the International Space Station were just like the forces behind them.

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