Chapter 758 (1/2)
now that the probe has successfully landed on Neptune, the next step is the formal exploration.
However, before the probe detects Neptune, it is necessary to check the current situation of the probe.
Now that the probe has returned images from Neptune, it doesn't mean everything is OK.
This just means that the external camera is normal. It is not known whether there is any problem with the most important scanning equipment.
After a landing, no one knows if there is a problem with the probe.
If something goes wrong with the scanner, the probe doesn't have to go on.
So Ye Su was in the bridge and gave orders to all the crew.
”Give a self-test command to the detector to check whether the detector is damaged during landing.”
”I see. Start the self-test immediately.” One of the crew replied.
It wasn't long before the probe on Neptune sent back the results of this self-test.
All the data are analyzed and projected onto the light screen in the center of the bridge.
Yesu took a look at the data on the light screen and knew that the detector was all right now.
It seems that the landing was very smooth and the probe was not damaged at all.
Now that there is no problem with the detector, we can officially start the detection.
”Start exploring now, and let the probe scan Neptune as a whole.”
With Ye Su's command, the detector will be in operation immediately.
Detailed data from Neptune are being transmitted back to the Pathfinder.
On Neptune's surface, the topography beneath the ice layer, and the distribution of minerals in deep layers, these data are constantly sent back from the probe.
As it scanned the ice beneath, the detector moved its position.
At this time, the spherical surface of the detector plays a role. In the severe storm on Neptune's surface, the detector relies on the spherical surface to maintain enough stability.
The probe is moving at high speed above Neptune, constantly sending back a lot of detailed data.
Just after the probe was officially in operation, Yesu was not ready to stay here.
The test is only half done, and the journey back to earth is waiting for them.
”Let the probe run on Neptune, and we're ready to go back now.”
Now that the probe is working properly, Yesu is ready to return with the trailblazer.
Exploration of Neptune is not going to end in a short period of time. This exploration will last for several months.
Alpha crystal, a rare material, can not be found all at once.
So Yesu is ready to return to earth, waiting for the probe to slowly search for Neptune.
”Target earth, ready to return!”