Developing Jupiter

September 19, 2030.

After a long voyage, the Jupiter Expeditionary Force finally arrived in Jupiter's orbit. The three Gonggong-class spacecraft came to a stop in synchronous orbit around Jupiter.

Zhang Shuyi, commander of the expeditionary force, stood in the observation deck of the rotating-wheel module, gazing at Jupiter in the distance and the natural satellites that occasionally drifted into view.

The expedition had not enjoyed smooth sailing along the way.

Crew members fell ill, equipment malfunctioned—such incidents sometimes arose without warning or any sign beforehand.

Fortunately, the three Gonggong-class vessels had been designed and built with every conceivable accident in mind, allowing them to handle these emergencies without any real danger.

"We're finally here."

His deputy, An Ning, held a tablet and pulled up a document. "Captain, the Ministry of Aerospace has transferred all equipment currently in Jupiter's orbit to us."

Zhang Shuyi took the tablet. Listed on it were the facilities still operating in Jupiter's orbit.

They included fifty-seven probes, sixteen specialized reconnaissance satellites, and five landers.

There were also two resource-storage space stations and two Vanguard-class Spacecraft, all of which had been sent into Jupiter's orbit by the Ministry of Aerospace over time.

Of course, this equipment and these supplies were only intended to meet the needs of the initial phase.

As time passed, the Jupiter Expeditionary Force, formed by the three Gonggong-class spacecraft, would gradually establish its own industrial system and achieve self-sufficient development.

"An Ning." Zhang Shuyi turned and gave the order. "Have Ship Two get ready. Pull some personnel and use those two Vanguard-class Spacecraft to begin extracting resources."

"Understood." An Ning nodded.

The expeditionary force quickly split into separate operations. One group took over the two resource-storage space stations and integrated them, preparing to construct a Jovian satellite city.

Meanwhile, another group piloted the