After studying the theory of rocket motion, tsiolkovsky studied and prospected the problem of interstellar navigation. In the paper published in 19 1 1, he described in detail the whole process of manned spacecraft from launch to orbit, including the spectacular scene when the spacecraft took off, the influence of overweight and weightlessness on astronauts, the strange performance of objects in weightlessness, and the fascinating landscapes of the earth and the sky at different heights. People read his works as if they were in a spaceship.
Tsiolkovsky is not only a down-to-earth scientist, but also an enthusiastic explorer. In an article entitled "Space Rocket Work: 1903- 1927", he systematically summarized his work and achievements in rocket and space research. Then, he looked forward to the future development stage of aerospace. These stages include: rocket car, rocket plane, artificial satellite, manned spacecraft, space factory, space base, full use of solar energy, outer space travel, planetary base and interstellar flight of stars. His idea of using plants to produce food and oxygen, relying on rotation to produce gravity and making better use of solar energy in spacecraft is still the research direction in the aerospace field.
The October Revolution changed tsiolkovsky's living and research conditions, and his social status was greatly improved. 19 19 was elected as an academician of the academy of socialist sciences, and 192 1 the meeting of the people's Committee of the Soviet Socialist Federation decided to give him a special personal pension. Since then, he has devoted himself more diligently to the study of astronautics. Before the October Revolution, tsiolkovsky wrote 130 papers, and later wrote more than 450. More importantly, under the influence of his papers and works, a group of rocket and space enthusiasts embarked on the road of space exploration. His achievements have also been widely recognized in Europe and America. German space pioneer Aubert once said in a letter to tsiolkovsky: "You lit the torch, and we will never let it go out. Let us strive to realize the greatest dream of mankind. "
However, he is still not satisfied with his great achievements. In 193 1, he wrote: "I was severely deaf since I was a child, which made me completely ignore my daily life style, so I lacked" communication ". This may be the reason why I am still making slow progress at the age of 68 and have not achieved real success. Meditation, calculation and experiment make up my whole life. The workshop on the ground floor of my home has always been with me. Even if it was destroyed by fire and flood, I quickly recovered it ... the main problem is far from being solved. Do I still have enough ability or health to allow me to turn these ideas into reality? "
With the upsurge of rocket and space research all over the world, tsiolkovsky's fame is also growing rapidly. 1932 On his 75th birthday, Soviet newspapers and magazines published long articles about his deeds and scientific achievements, and Stalin also sent him a congratulatory message on his birthday. At that time, the old man became an outstanding people's hero in the Soviet Union. He is full of hope for the new era. In a letter to Stalin, he expressed his excitement: "All my work in aviation, rockets and space flight is for the Bolsheviks and the Soviet government, outstanding leaders in the development of human culture. I fully believe that under their leadership, we will be able to successfully accomplish these great undertakings. "