But when Mark was eating a table full of dishes made with potatoes, he suddenly felt that he had no appetite.
"Rosen, maybe we should eat the sweet potatoes or corn you grew." Mark said.
Rosen burst out laughing and said, "Wait a minute, I'll give you another big harvest."
Whether Mark wants to eat it or not, this potato meal is sure to be a family affair It has to be eaten.
In a place like Mars, even Mark, who is accustomed to squandering things lavishly, cannot be like he used to be in the United States.
While eating, as if to ease the sadness that potatoes brought to him, Mark talked about his next plan.
"We have to find a way to contact NASA, or if you have a way, you can contact the China National Space Administration." Mark said.
"I can't help it." Rosen shook his head.
This time he told the truth. Not to mention that he was a time traveler with no roots and no identity. Even if he was in his native world, he would not be able to contact the National Space Administration.
"In that case, just listen to me." Mark smiled confidently and said, "You only need to accompany me for a trip, and remember to bring all the supplies."
"Don't worry, I'll eat your potatoes."
"Rosen, it's shameful to rub salt into your friend's wounds!"
"Haha..."
p>After having another big meal that night, the two hit the road together early the next morning.
Mark remained mysterious and didn’t say where they were going, and Rosen didn’t bother to ask.
On Earth.
Not long after the Mars Rover 2 moved, Minnie, who had been paying close attention to the disturbances on Mars with satellites, noticed it after getting the authorization from Director Teddy.
"Where is he going?" Vincent, who was also guarding the computer, was also full of doubts. "He hasn't moved for 13 days. He is not close to Ares 4 at all. "
"The problem is that he doesn't have a directional route," Minnie said while looking at the satellite pictures. "I mean, he might be trying to get around some obstacles."
"What obstacles? That's the Ashidaria plain, a barren land except..." Vincent said Suddenly something occurred to me and I hurriedly looked for a map.
Then he marked the location of the habitation module on the map, and then found the location of the Mars rover. After connecting the two and making an extension line, he discovered that the front was the Crisis Planitia in the northern hemisphere of Mars.
This was the landing site of the American Mars Pathfinder.
"I have to go take a plane." Vincent stood up and said.
……………………
The 93rd solar day.
Because Rosen joined and finally won the right to drive the Mars rover, Mark's trip was slightly faster than in the original plot by one day.
Just standing on a deserted Chris Plains, Rosen felt reallyNo more thoughts of hanging out.
"What are you looking for here?" Although Rosen knew what Mark was here for, he still asked.
“I’m here to find a device that allows us to connect with the earth.” Mark smiled and said: “It’s the Pathfinder, which is equipped with the Mars Pathfinder Imager (imp) and the alpha proton ray spectrum. instruments, atmospheric structure and meteorological experimental equipment (at
met), etc..."
"Stop." Rosen interrupted, "You don't have to tell me these in detail. Anyway, I don’t understand, you just need to tell me how to contact the earth.”
“The devices I just mentioned use a 17-watt solid-state amplifier and a low-gain antenna with a dual-axis height. Gain antenna (HGA) communication, data transmission rate is 700 bits
Second. The communication equipment is powered by 100-watt solar cells and silver-zinc batteries."
Mark said confidently: "I am. I have thought about it carefully. As long as we can provide power and activate the communication device, we can naturally contact NASA."
"It is worth reminding you that there are still some on the Pathfinder. A stereoscopic telescope system mounted on a liftable pole with an azimuth and height driving mechanism. It can see the nearby surface of Mars, and naturally it can also see the information we want to convey to them. ” p>
Speaking of this, Mark looked at Rosen and raised his eyebrows, as if you can praise me now that I have finished speaking.
"You are so talented!" Rosen raised his thumb at him.
Mark laughed immediately and said in Mandarin: "Just average, third in the world."
This is what he learned from Rosen.
Rosen still admires Mark in his heart. In addition to his perseverance and never-giving-up spirit, more importantly, he is really knowledgeable.
If Rosen did not have so many skills and sufficient supplies in the storage compartment, Rosen asked himself whether he would be able to survive alone on Mars. He would definitely not be able to do better than Mark.
So although the compliment just seemed like a joke, it was sincere.
The 109th solar day.
Mars Rover 2 successfully returned to the habitation module.
Mark then began to try to recharge the Pathfinder and use it to contact the earth.
Rosen did not continue to interfere, and strolled back to his container villa. He first checked the water and electricity connections to make sure there were no problems, then took a hot bath and gave himself After finishing a sumptuous meal, Meimei lay down on the bed and began to sleep.
I have been running around with Mark these days, but it has been very frustrating for him.
Because you don’t want to expose your secrets prematurely, you should use your skills and storage compartments as little as possible.
For Rosen, who has long been accustomed to the convenience provided by the two, this is simply a disaster.
I was frugal and couldn’t take a shower. What’s even worse is that two grown men squeezed me.In a car, eating, drinking and sleeping...
Even the excrement produced was kept well under Mark's strong request because he had to use it to grow potatoes.
One or two days is enough. After nearly a month, the smell in the car is not only annoying to the eyes, but simply depressing.
Originally, Rosen wanted to have a long sleep comfortably before talking about anything else.
But I felt like I hadn’t slept for long when I was woken up by the banging of the door.
Rosen has now discovered that this old beauty is indeed quite annoying.
When Nima was not losing, she would ring the doorbell in a polite manner, and then walk away if no one responded.
It’s great now. After getting used to it, it looks like a special husky.
Ringing the doorbell doesn’t work, so I knock on the door, and I won’t stop until I get rid of you.
If it weren’t for the fact that he didn’t have any deep grudges, and if Rosen hadn’t felt that Mark’s character was just okay, even if he had some minor problems from time to time, he wouldn’t be punished to death. Otherwise, he would definitely get out of bed with anger. He was directly defined as an enemy, and then the sacred fire was set on him.
"What are you doing?" Rosen opened the door and said very unhappily.
"Good news! Rosen, I have contacted the earth." Mark was so excited now that he didn't notice how irritable Rosen was now.
Not only did he shout excitedly, but without saying a word, he rushed over and gave Rosen two enthusiastic bear hugs.
This guy was busy fixing communication problems when he came back. He didn’t even take a shower. His body smell was quite pure and strong.
Luckily, Rosen is wearing a spacesuit, which somewhat isolates the smell. Otherwise, he would have fainted on the spot after such a close contact?