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"We need to dock! Get closer, get closer!"

"Looking at it now, the orbital shuttle is really huge. The core module and Tianzhou spacecraft on the axis are only a little over 27 meters combined. The node module and the Wentian experimental module next to it are less than 20 meters. Because it has to dock with it, the manned spacecraft has rotated to the bottom of the node module. If you don't look at the solar panels, it's basically the same as the orbital shuttle, which is 25 meters long and has a wingspan of 20 meters."

"It's not that the orbital shuttle is big, it's just that the current Tiangong space station is small. It's like when the space shuttle docked with the International Space Station back then. In comparison, the space shuttle was also a huge lump."

"I've even seen the docking CG of Space X's Starship and the International Space Station, hahaha, the International Space Station isn't even as big as Starship."

"It would be great if humanity had a huge space station. I wonder if I'll be able to see it in my lifetime."

"Humanity is still too weak. How are we going to fight aliens like this?"

"Too weak? Didn't someone say before that the Americans were going to modify two space shuttles? If you ask me, why modify space shuttles? This kind of orbital shuttle is the best carrier for space fighters. Modify it into a space fighter based on this orbital shuttle, and then equip a thousand of them. When the aliens come, just let them stay in Earth's orbit and become a 'Geo-ring,' let them show off!"

"What are you thinking? If Earth has another ring, it will be even harder for humans to get into space. What a lousy idea!"

"Damn, I finally paid attention to some slightly peaceful space news, just waiting for commercial space tourism. Can you guys be quiet for a bit?"

"Exactly, always talking about aliens, where are the aliens? We don't even know if that thing in Mars' orbit is an alien probe or not, and you're talking about aliens all day long. Before the aliens even arrive, you'll scare yourselves to death."

"Stop talking, docking is starting. Isn't it better to focus on watching the livestream..."

Sure enough, while some people were arguing about inexplicable things, the orbital shuttle in space was already very close to the unfinished Tiangong space station.

Its docking port opened, the square docking port extended and shrank into a circular docking port, facing the space station's docking port. Under the action of the attitude adjustment thrusters, it slowly approached.

"Click~"

Looking at the docking screen displayed by the monitoring camera, the sound transmitted into the cockpit through solid vibrations let the two astronauts know that the spacecraft had touched the space station. Then, the flight control computer prompted in a melodious female voice: "Docking complete, airtightness is good, pressure is being balanced."

"Get ready, it's our turn to go on stage."

Du Kangcheng said and took off his helmet.

He had been wearing his helmet all the time. Li Yuling had taken it off for a while during the simulation introduction, and then put it back on afterwards.

This is the first manned test, so it's important to pay attention to safety. When it's confirmed that the orbital shuttle is different from the manned spacecraft and has higher safety, they can not wear helmets throughout the entire flight like civil airliners.

That will be the time to start commercial space tourism.

As the two took off their helmets, they heard the melodious female voice prompt again: "Pressure stabilization complete, the hatch can be opened at any time."

This time is much faster than the usual pressure equalization time.

The viewers watching the livestream also heard this prompt, and they knew that the crucial moment had come. They watched the two pilots float to the docking hatch. At this time, the Tiangong space station's footage was also integrated into the livestream, and the actions of all five astronauts could be seen.

Du Kangcheng opened the shuttle's hatch first, and then Wang Ping, the station chief on the space station side, opened the space station's hatch.

The moment the hatch opened, people on the ground cheered, and people in space also cheered.

"Welcome to the Tiangong space station."

"Thank you, hello everyone!"

"Hahaha, new people are here, welcome, welcome!"

"Hello, hello!"

The five astronauts were hugging and shaking hands, saying various words of welcome, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. Everyone had happy smiles on their faces.

Du Kangcheng and Li Yuling are not the first batch of "private astronauts" to enter space and the space station. After all, wealthy people had previously spent a lot of money to buy tickets on manned spacecraft to enter the International Space Station.

The "Dart X" is also not the first spacecraft from a private space company to send astronauts into space and dock with the space station. After all, it has Space X's manned Dragon spacecraft ahead of it.

But the combination of the two, a private space company's spacecraft sending private astronauts to the space station, is really the first time.

Not to mention that the "Dart X" mission has many halos.

For example, it is the first single-stage-to-orbit manned spacecraft on Earth.

And it is also a single-stage-to-orbit orbital shuttle, the reusable kind.

The astronauts it carries are also professional astronauts, not just space tourists.

These halos strengthen its "prestige" again and again, and also brought about this wonderful performance today.

After the five astronauts laughed and joked, Du Kangcheng said to Wang Ping: "Do you want to take a look inside 'Dart'? We brought you a lot of gifts."

As he spoke, he made a gesture of invitation.

However, at this time, he was supporting the top of the space station's cabin with one hand, and his feet were hooked on the fixing rings on the floor. The shape was quite unique.

"Of course, this is the first time we have received this form of gift," Wang Ping said happily.

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As a result, Du Kangcheng and Li Yuling had just arrived at the space station from the orbital shuttle, and now they were leading the way back, followed by three space station astronauts.

The "Dart X" orbital shuttle's 2.5-ton carrying capacity is not outstanding compared to dedicated cargo spacecraft, especially compared to the cargo spacecraft with a carrying capacity of about 6 tons currently in service in major spacefaring countries, it is even worse.

But it is not a dedicated cargo spacecraft. Its main role is to carry people more safely, and carrying goods is just a side effect.

Even if it is to carry goods, it will carry some high-precision and valuable items that are particularly sensitive to vibration and pressure.

This time it has such a task.

Navigator Company has produced some experimental equipment, and there is some related equipment in the space station. This docking experiment will bring those equipment and results back to the ground and replace them with new experimental equipment.

In addition to these, it also brought a lot of supplies.

Such as fresh fruit.

This thing is rare in the space station. More often, it is nutrient element tablets and instant powder, so every time fresh fruit appears in the supplies, they can be happy for a while.

Yes, fresh fruit is not only good for the body, but also good for the spirit, and can play a good mental adjustment role.

So after entering, Du Kangcheng first opened the package containing the fruit, and then took out a green apple and threw it to Wang Ping: "Here, a fresh green apple, refreshing, crisp, and moderately sweet and sour."

"Wuhu, this gift of yours is really great!" Astronaut Liang Junming cheered.

Wang Ping took the floating green apple and smelled the unique smell of fresh fruit, and handed it to Wu Yue, who also had a surprised face, and said: "Let's move everything to the resource cabin first. I think today's dinner will definitely be very rich."

"Yes, yes, move things!"

"Haha, I'll move this bag of apples!"

"Don't be silly, the five of us will form a conveyor belt and let everything float over."

"Hehe, listen to the station chief. You two, we have prepared a lot of delicious food today, and we have taken out the things we usually eat to improve our meals..."

Chapter 2 will be at 12 o'clock