In the early morning of August 20, 2022, a violent roar broke the quiet night of Daliangshan . The Long March 2D carrier rocket carried the Remote Sensing 35-04 satellite group soared into the sky at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center . The launch mission was a complete success. Chang Erding, this 30-year-old gold-medal rocket is a "veteran" in the family of "Long March" series launch vehicles. However, there are some "new faces" among the astronauts escorting him today.
New "01" Commander - He Lei
"5, 4, 3, 2, 1! Fire!"
With the sonorous and powerful command of the new "01" commander He Lei, the rocket rose into the sky with a roar. resounded throughout the valley. After twenty years of sharpening an "arrow", today the "arrow" is ready!
still remembers that when he first received the mission, He Lei was excited and a little nervous. He said: "I have worked at the Xichang launch site for 21 years. It has always been my dream to become the commander of '01', but to really be the commander of '01' As a commander, I The first thing I felt was the great responsibility and the fear of my abilities. I felt that I still had a lot to improve.”
Since the Rockets entered the field, He Lei has no rest days, bid farewell to holidays, and stays with the five-star red flag from morning to night. rocket. Seeing his "desperate" work enthusiasm, the brothers joked with him: "Rocket is not my sister-in-law, why do you surround it every day!" He Lei smiled shyly: "It is much more delicate than your sister-in-law, don't you see How dare I slack off when it goes to the sky?"
From the time the rocket arrives at the launch site to the launch, he can go to the site to inspect and guide all the operations and tests. "It doesn't work here. It's too general. It needs to be more specific. It doesn't work here either. This data is too large. Let's check again and compare. Also, we need to be clear about how many seconds it is specific..." Strict, cautious, detailed, and practical His work style is clearly reflected in him.
On August 20, 2022, with the roar of the rocket and the cheers of people, He Lei's "01" debut came to a successful conclusion, and his aerospace dream continues to sail.
Xintian Servo Feedback Workplace Operator——Gaopeng
As the rocket slowly lifted off and flew into the sky, in the computer room of the Yibin Observation Station of the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, Gaopeng stared intently at the computer display screen , controlling The antenna is pointed at the rocket, receiving the rocket telemetry signal, and carefully observing the flight data for fear of missing any small link. This was the first time he had independently completed a rocket tracking and measurement task since he arrived at his new job as a satellite feeder. Thinking of the thunderstorm nights where he had been "sleepless" these days, he told himself that he must achieve "perfect operation."
Yibin Summer nights are a period of high incidence of thunderstorms. There are thunder and lightning, and the night sky is like daytime. After the roar, the doors and windows of the house are shaken and creaked. Bad weather can easily cause equipment damage. In order to ensure that they are always put into the aerospace measurement and control task in good condition, the personnel in the position must not only be familiar with lightning protection operations, but also pay attention to the status of the equipment 24 hours a day with a high sense of responsibility. Especially at night, they must be ready to handle various emergency situations. preparation. Gao Peng, who was newly married, took the initiative to take on this demanding task. He said with a smile: "Everyone go and have a good rest. My wife and I live in separate places. I coaxed her to sleep through the video. I, the 'bachelor,' will do it." The job is just right!" At night when everyone is sleeping peacefully, thank you very much. With the roaring thunder and the pouring rain, I rushed to the operation room more than 100 meters away, and performed complex and tedious operations in the small and hot room. After each completion, my clothes were already soaked with sweat. I only dragged my feet after ensuring that there was no risk of lightning strikes. He returned to bed with his tired body to rest.
"Target discovered by Sanjiang telemetry" "The rocket is flying normally and the curves match well." The clear and loud "normal" command sounded. Gao Peng's tight lips finally relaxed, he rubbed his face and revealed a bright smile like a child. These days of hard work paid off. He successfully completed the measurement and control task and delivered the first perfect answer sheet in his new position.
Leader of the new weather support team - Wang Hu
"I declare this mission a complete success!"
Watching the big red screen of victory light up, Wang Hu's eyes were moist, and he could not hide his excitement and pride. He completed it Experience in another important position as leader of the meteorological support team of the Central Technical Department.
As a native of Mianning County , Wang Hu, a "liangshan native", has known that there is a space launch site near his home since he was a child. In 2020, when he learned that the Xichang Satellite Launch Center was recruiting meteorological professionals from the society, he resolutely resigned from his job at the Meteorological Bureau and returned to Daliang Mountain to join the glorious team of aerospace.
In order to be qualified for the position as soon as possible, he consulted various image materials over and over again to become familiar with the terrain characteristics and climate characteristics of launch site . The office also developed a "job package training plan" for him, and selected experienced experts to serve as "mentors" to provide him with "one-on-one" guidance. In June this year, Wang Hu began to station at the launch site to provide security. For the first time, he experienced the rocket igniting and taking off at close range. He was deeply shocked, and a voice kept echoing in his heart: "I made the right choice!"
The first thing every day The first to arrive at the weather support room and the last to leave, no matter how big or small the job is, they take the initiative to do it. From a weather forecaster to the deputy weather forecast team, from the deputy weather forecast team to the leader of the meteorological support team this time, in just two months, Wang Hu has given the team and himself one after another with his earnestness for excellence and meticulous caution. surprise.
"It is currently the rainy season and the flood season. It is the most difficult and challenging period of the year to ensure weather forecasting at the launch site. Wang Hu has done a good job every time!" The veteran experts and backbones who helped him expressed their opinions on this The new young people who have just been on the job are full of affirmation.
Wang Hu said frankly: "The meaning of youth is to find what you want, experience in responsibilities, and grow up in responsibilities. The roar of rockets makes me seem to hear the sound of dreams blooming."
is exploring the vast universe, On the long journey to dream of the stars and the sea, generations of xichang astronauts have been marching forward in relay. These high-spirited "new faces" use hard work to polish the brightest foundation of youth, use practical actions to pursue dreams and strive to create miracles, and use courage to move forward to contribute their vitality to the development of China's aerospace industry.
(Author: Zhang Tianze, Luo Xiao, He Ling, Wang Xing, Peng Haiyang)
