Although the Hope had lifted off and was traveling farther from Earth by the day, its influence did not fade with its growing distance.
Xiao Ran's livestream remained on, and Huaxia Television had launched a new channel specifically to rebroadcast the program.
At any time, all you had to do was turn on the television and switch to the Universe Exploration Channel to catch up on the Hope's latest developments.
This was an absolutely unprecedented honor!
Yet no one questioned the special treatment the Hope received. Countless people even believed it was thoroughly deserved.
No one could ignore the Hope's importance. It was humanity's first step into the universe, as well as its window onto understanding it!
Media outlets around the world competed to report on the Hope's successful launch. Whether state-run or independent, not a single one missed out.
Of course, apart from Huaxia Television, no media outlet in the world had secured permission to conduct interviews on-site, so they had no choice but to republish its coverage.
Most outlets reported positively on the event, acknowledging the significance of the Hope's departure and wishing it success in completing its planned mission and returning safely.
Some articles, however, carried a distinctly sour note.
Some said Phantom Immortal Technology had been far too aggressive by taking hundreds of people aboard its maiden voyage. If an accident happened, it would be a massive disaster.
Others said Phantom Immortal Technology should not have set such an ambitious goal for its first voyage. It should at least have conducted a trial run closer to home before attempting a long-distance journey.
Many felt that, however impressive Phantom Immortal Technology might be, its previous spaceship research had remained purely theoretical. Putting people aboard its very first product showed a lack of respect for human life.
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