Twenty-four hours had passed since the Lunar Orbit Committee announced their response plan.
This was the first time the Lunar Orbit Committee announced their plan. Countries around the world paid close attention to it.
The United Nations emergency meeting was held in New York. Representatives of various countries, senior politicians, and authoritative experts in related research fields all attended this meeting.
Before the meeting began, Deputy Secretary-General Eliasson stood up from the conference table and read the speech in his hand in a solemn voice. This was the opening speech of the entire meeting.
"… We have always known very little about life outside of Earth. We have enough evidence to prove that we are not the only lucky ones in the galaxy, but from the beginning to the end, we have sent signals to the outside world and sent detectors, but we have not found any traces of life."
"Now, things have taken a turn for the better. From what happened to the three colonists of the Ares program, we know that we are not alone in the solar system."
"However, the first intimate contact is not always the best. I believe everyone here has discussed this issue with experts in related fields in their respective countries. The bacteria from Mars have tenacious vitality. Even in a thin atmosphere, a temperature difference of up to hundreds of degrees between day and night, and radiation without magnetic field protection, they can still survive.
"It is foreseeable that their arrival will bring unpredictable impacts to the environment we rely on for survival.
"Everyone, let me emphasize again, this is a global crisis! Solving this problem should not be the responsibility of one country, it should be the responsibility of all of humanity! "
"Thank you."
There was applause in the venue.
Executive Deputy Secretary-General Eliasson nodded in the midst of the applause and slowly returned to his seat.
After the opening speech, the United Nations emergency meeting officially began.
At the conference table, the representatives of all parties stood in their own positions and put forward their own demands, as well as their own opinions on how to deal with this crisis.
For example, the United States suggested to build a completely closed settlement in the Sonora Desert, place the astronauts there, and conduct research and treatment on their physical conditions.
Some people also suggested asking the astronauts themselves if they were willing to sacrifice themselves for the future of mankind, which was the so-called euthanasia. Although it might be because of the influence and the fact that two of the astronauts were Americans, so they didn't say it directly, it was indeed a way to save time and effort.
After all, if the people died, all the problems would be solved. The remaining bacteria samples could be made into specimens and slowly studied.
However, everyone knew that this was impossible.
In addition to the US's opinion, the Chinese's opinion received the most attention.
After all, they were still on the Moon Palace. However, the decision made by the United Nations depended on whether China agreed or not.
The Chinese representative stood up and spoke in a calm and serious tone.
"Our position has always been the same."
"From the perspective of the overall interests of the international community, before confirming that the bacteria will not pose a threat to Earth's ecological environment, we will not risk allowing the three astronauts to return to Earth."
"We propose to build a research facility on the surface of the Moon as announced by the Lunar Orbit Committee. This will ensure the safety of the three astronauts and find a solution."
"How will you ensure the safety of the three colonists?" The US representative interrupted the Chinese representative and stood up. He then said aggressively, "Long-term exposure to low-gravity environments will have unpredictable effects on human health! Did you ignore the human rights of the patients when considering this issue? "
The Chinese representative bluntly asked, "Then did you consider the human rights of the three colonists before sending them to Mars?"
Whispers could be heard in the hall.
The US representative's words were stuck in his throat. He opened his mouth, but he couldn't say a word.
Indeed …
They weren't in the position to criticize the way China handled this issue.
If they had considered these issues in advance, instead of launching the BFS spacecraft to Mars, there wouldn't have been so much trouble.
The Chinese representative looked at the US representative and said, "Not to mention that the concerns you raised can be solved with technology.
"In order to ensure that the facility has enough funding, we welcome countries to contribute to the common interests of mankind. At the same time, we also welcome scholars from all over the world to participate in the research of life on Mars! "
After a heated discussion, the United Nations finally adopted the Chinese's solution.
After all, the Chinese had the upper hand.
Even if the United Nations made other decisions, China, as a permanent member of the United Nations, could refuse to implement the United Nations resolution on the grounds that it was in the interest of the international community.
What's more, based on the voting situation, the vast majority of countries still agreed to let Hua handle this matter.
On the one hand, it was because of their trust in China's aerospace technology. On the other hand, it was because of what happened some time ago, China gained a lot of reputation …
After the debate on the solution ended, the second half of the meeting revolved around research funding, the number of researchers sent by each country, the rights and interests enjoyed by each country in the research institute, and how to guarantee these rights and interests.
The meeting went from 10 am to 3 pm.
After the emergency meeting.
ESA Director Owens and NASA Director Carson had a brief meeting. After that, they left the United Nations building and walked toward the parking lot.
Deputy Director Ferian, who was following him, suddenly spoke.
"Sir."
Owens didn't stop walking. He said, "What?"
Ferian paused for a second and said, "1.2 billion euros … Do you think this is worth it?"
"It's not worth it. From a moral point of view, this is a crisis that needs to be dealt with by the international community. From a practical point of view," Owens paused for a second and said slowly, "Whether it's taking advantage of China's lunar exploration or participating in the research of life on Mars, it's quite meaningful."
"In comparison, it's only 1.2 billion euros, it's really worth it."
…
While the United Nations emergency meeting was coming to an end, on the Moon Palace hundreds of thousands of kilometers away.
Inside the living cabin prepared for the three Ares program colonists, Zhao Shuxuan was performing a routine physical examination and recording.
The black guy sat on the edge of the bed and moved his wrist that was a little sore from the gravity-free blood collection device. He then spoke to the Chinese doctor … or researcher standing in front of him.
"Hey, what's our situation? Can you at least tell us … What did you find in our bodies? We have the right to know the truth. "
Zhao Shuxuan filled out the form in his hand and spoke in a calm tone.
"You guys are healthy, don't think too much. There are some uncertainties, and we need some time to confirm them. I promise you guys can go home after everything is over. "
Travis had a helpless expression on his face and said, "Okay then … Can you give me a computer to go online? There should be an internet connection here, right? "
"The communication fee here is very expensive, I'm afraid I can't meet your requirements, but the game console you want will probably be delivered in a few days." Zhao Shuxuan flipped the form in his hand and returned to the topic at hand. He asked, "How do you feel?"
Travis: "Everything is good, it couldn't be better. Honestly, did you guys make a mistake? I feel very uncomfortable staying in a weightless environment for a long time, I feel like my muscles are shrinking. "
Zhao Shuxuan: "That's just an illusion, your bones and muscles are very healthy. Also, there is a special service module on the Moon Palace that provides Earth gravity environment simulation services. If you feel uncomfortable, you can go on board for a while or take a bath. "
Lu Zhou paused for a second and continued to ask.
"… By the way, how long did you sleep today?"
Travis thought for a bit and said, "Eight hours, normal sleep. There's nothing else to do here other than sleep, right?"
"Eight hours …?" Zhao Shuxuan made a note in the notebook. He glanced at the record and frowned. "Do you feel any discomfort?"
"I told you, my body couldn't be better, except for staying in space for too long." Travis yawned and stood up from the bed. He said, "The examination is over, right? Then stop bothering me. I'm going to get some coffee, life here is too boring. "
Zhao Shuxuan: "There is an unlimited supply of coffee in the service module … By the way, are you sleepy? When did it start? "
"Always." Travis waved his hand. "After all, life in outer space is so boring. You can't even find a bar, let alone stay here. It's like being in a prison."
After that, he walked past the China researcher and floated toward the cabin door.
However, when he left the cabin, he didn't notice that Zhao Shuxuan, who was standing behind him, was frowning …
Looks like my guess was correct.
These little life forms from Mars aren't that simple …
(Thank you for your concern, I feel like I've recovered a bit. I'll be discharged for observation. The doctor advised me to rest more, take a break from the gym, pay attention to the weather, and stay warm. If anything happens, I should seek medical attention. Everything else is fine. Those who said I have a terminal illness, I'll just treat it as a joke.
Sigh, who asked me to love you guys?)
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