NovelBonte Chapter 115 119~120 Dilemma
Chapter 115 119~120 Dilemma
Chapter 115 119~120 Dilemma
"Recover the superior rocket?"
Musk nodded when he heard the words: "Yes, it is to recover the upper-stage rocket. Modern rockets generally launch in multiple stages. For example, our previous rocket recovery is the first-stage rocket."
"The upper-stage rocket is the part of the rocket on the upper stage of the first-stage rocket, that is, the rocket remnants that are usually in the orbital layer. You must know that a considerable part of the current space junk is the remnants of the upper-stage rocket after the multi-stage rocket. After completing their launch missions, they are abandoned in space orbit and cannot fall down. It is hard to imagine that as we launch more and more, our space will be surrounded by a pile of garbage."
"Especially when the debris can collide and go from larger fragments to massive smaller fragments, that would be a disaster."
"It's hard to imagine how we will go to space when our space orbit is full of junk. It's terrible. In space, it may be just a piece of debris the size of a fingernail, which is enough to destroy a single launch. Once.” Musk quickly introduced the significance of this.
The beautiful reporter repeatedly exclaimed: "That space junk is really scary!"
"That's right, it's very scary, and our latest technology will perfectly overcome this. I believe that the advanced rocket recovery technology will quickly become a human spaceflight just like when we took the lead in rocket recovery technology ten years ago. Explore the main technical indicators!"
"We need to maintain the cleanliness of space! We need the birth of new technologies, so every member of our space exploration company has been working hard for this goal for countless days and nights in the past."
"That's really incredible. Moreover, the space exploration company's dedication to human beings is really admirable. Thank you for the existence of such a responsible company in our human society. Thank you, Mr. Musk." The beautiful reporter thanked again and again, "I sincerely hope that today's launch will be successful!"
"Of course, thank you very much for your blessing." Musk smiled back very gentlemanly.
After a while, Musk said goodbye and left.
The beautiful reporter began to conduct other interviews on the spot in the launch control room. During the period, the topic was intentionally or unintentionally brought up to Galaxy's future space ladder project, and there was a faint tendency to make comparisons.
"Mr. Bennett, Space Exploration Corporation is a leader in the field of aerospace technology. Recently, Galaxy's future space ladder project has been very popular on the Internet. What do you think of Galaxy's future space ladder?"
"Space ladder? Of course I've seen it. The news has been so hot recently. It does sound like a great idea. However, I have to admit with regret that we are farther away from realizing it than we are on the moon. , with the current technology of human beings, recyclable rocket technology is the truly correct and most practical technical route." Bennett finished with a smile and calmly.
The beautiful reporter's eyes were full of admiration: "Mr. Bennett is really a gentleman. Even if he points out his competitors, he is so polite. I hope that the future executives of Galaxy will live up to your good intentions."
The beautiful reporter smiled all over her face: "Okay, next, let's continue to pay attention to the live broadcast of this launch!"
……
Time passed slowly, and in a blink of an eye, the launch had reached the last moment, and the countdown had begun.
five!
Four!
three!
two!
One!
ignition!
boom!
The powerful airflow is jetted out at high speed under the working of the engine, and the rocket slowly begins to rise under the recoil of the high-speed jetted airflow, and the speed gradually increases, faster and faster, and finally soars into the sky.
After more than ten seconds, the rocket could only see a trace of tail flame.
Time ticked by. For the Falcon Heavy, although the first minute is still very important, the later time is even more important.
The recovery of the heavy-duty rocket body is an important part of reducing the cost of rocket launch. Therefore, launching the target into orbit is just the beginning.
Soon, the first-stage rocket broke away, and the recovery process began...
The rocket body falls, decelerates, signals are guided, direction is calibrated, and attitude is adjusted. The huge and heavy rocket looks like a flexible elf in the air.
Soon, the recovery of the first-stage rocket came to an end. Efficient calculations and precise vector back-propulsion made the rocket's descent speed gradually vertically downward, and the speed became smaller and smaller.
The visual impact of the behemoth slowly sinking from the sky is quite strong. In the end, under the nervous gaze of everyone, the first-stage rocket landed steadily on the ground.
However, no one was cheering at the scene, because the recovery process had not yet been completely completed. There had been a smooth landing before, and there was still an explosion. It was not until a few minutes later, after the cooling process was completed, that the scene finally burst into warm applause.
"Yeah! It worked!"
"Our U.S. space exploration company is indeed the strongest!"
"Haha, the super-heavy rocket with a carrying capacity of 180 tons is second to none in the world, who can match it?"
"Hahaha, that's right, Xinghe will be a scumbag in the future. To build a space ladder, let's build the space station first. With Xia Guo's aerospace capabilities, how many years will it take to build it?"
"Don't think about it, that's bragging..."
The reporters who were interviewing on the spot walked around undisguisedly, while broadcasting the unbearable words of the passers-by. It seemed careless, but in fact it was a deliberate arrangement, but everything was covered up by her casual steps. In, with sinister intentions.
With the smooth recovery of the first-stage rocket, the next step is the more important highlight.
"Next, it will be the recovery of the upper stage rocket!"
"This is the technological gap in the earth's aerospace field! We will witness history at this moment. In the future, our rocket bodies will become recyclable, and our space will be cleaner and cleaner!" The female reporter said with passion and generosity.
At the same time, the upper-stage rocket body in orbit also began to decelerate into orbit, and at the same time, opened and released an oversized annular balloon.
see this scene.
Yan Bei had such an expression as expected.
"Sure enough, it is a balloon parachute. By reducing the ballistic coefficient and the speed at which the rocket body enters the atmosphere, it finally adjusts the flight trajectory of the upper rocket body, and then successfully recovers."
"Unexpectedly, they actually made it this far." Yan Bei sighed with emotion.
"I don't know if they can succeed. Although technological progress is a good thing for the entire human race, although the technical details are not yet clear, the feasibility of the technology is there. This is for us. It’s also beneficial.”
"But at the same time, if this launch is completely successfully recovered, the negative impact on us will be very, very large." Wu Xiaozu worried.
"Especially in the future of Xinghe, looking at the undisguised entrainment of these reporters, it is obvious that they have malicious intentions, and it is obviously organized and premeditated."
"Next, Galaxy's future may usher in a big wave of public opinion shock."
"Also, when it comes to space junk at this time, they are likely to make a big fuss about it in the future. This is obviously a threat to impose restrictions on others. Obviously, those of us aerospace companies and institutions that cannot recycle their superior rockets, within limits."
"Let's see, if they really succeed this time, it will be followed immediately by a formal proposal at an international aerospace conference."
"At that time, not only our four major bases, but also the international orders will be greatly reduced, and our private aerospace industry will be hit hard. The technical foundation itself is weak, and the recycling of the first-level rockets will not be possible, let alone the second-level rockets. The high-level rockets are recycled, and the technology generation gap is likely to be hit directly by a new round of technology generation gap.”
"This is not the most terrible thing. The most important thing is that ten years ago, they first proposed and passed the rocket recovery technology."
"At that time, the huge cost advantage brought directly by recyclable rocket technology finally made a lot of our research and development resources go halfway, and we followed the recyclable technology route."
"This kind of advantage that can determine the direction of technology will bring us more serious losses than direct economic and market blows."
"And this time, they are doing secondary recycling."
"Our state is like a cow, being led around by the nose. I don't know how long the days of being led by the nose will last..."
Yan Bei was also deeply worried when he heard this, "There is no way, if we fall behind, we will be beaten. In the field of aerospace, we started late, so there is nothing we can do if we fall behind temporarily."
"The only way we can do it is to try our best to catch up."
"Our generation may not be able to catch up, but we still have the next generation, and the next generation. The responsibility of our generation is to try our best to catch up."
"Tigers will also take a nap. At that time, it is our chance to catch up." Yan Bei encouraged, also telling the truth.
"Hey..." Wu Xiaozu let out a long sigh.
A long sigh, how much helplessness, how much bitterness...
As time passed, Yanbei and Wu Xiaozu watched with complicated expressions as the upper-stage rocket slowly re-entered the atmosphere, and then slowly adjusted its posture. The balloon resisted the high temperature of entering orbit, and no leakage or explosion occurred.
At the same time, the speed of the arrow body is also continuously and rapidly decreasing.
Seeing this step, Yan Bei and Wu Xiaozu's expressions became more complicated.
At this point, the recovery can be said to be basically a success.
Sure enough, after a few minutes, the upper stage rocket was successfully recovered.
clap clap clap!
There was intense applause at the scene.
"Mr. Musk, can you tell me how you feel right now?" The female reporter stared at Musk eagerly, wishing she could be a few years younger and throw herself at the rich man in front of her.
He has succeeded again. As a private entrepreneur, he has led the technological progress in the global aerospace field. This achievement is impressive and legendary.
"As you can see, it succeeded, and we successfully brought the upper stage rocket back to Earth." Musk nodded and smiled.
"Yes, sir, it was a great success."
"It will not only make the market more confident in space exploration companies, but also make outstanding contributions to the entire human spaceflight."
"Human spaceflight will also enter a new stage from now on. In the future, our rocket launches will not only greatly reduce the cost again, but will greatly boost the development of the space industry. In addition, the space junk brought by rocket launches will also be reduced. This has solved an important pain point in the development of the space industry.”
"SpaceX has contributed a lot to all of this. Congratulations, Mr. Musk."
"haha, thank you."
"Then can you tell us about the next development plan of Space Exploration Corporation?" The female reporter continued to ask.
"Of course, our next step is to hold corresponding technical lectures and trainings around the world. We welcome colleagues in the aerospace field to participate."
"At the same time, I also take this opportunity to put forward an initiative here, hoping that our colleagues in the global aerospace field can unite to quickly promote the recovery of upper-stage rockets, and reduce space junk for the space above our heads. Make a contribution!" Musk said eloquently.
"Mr. Musk, your idea is really great and full of emotion."
"I'm taking the liberty to ask, will Xinghe be in this invitation in the future?"
"Of course, we invite all researchers in the aerospace field, if they are willing to come..." Musk nodded.
"You are so great, but I don't know if Xinghe will accept this kindness in the future..."
……
The interview was still going on, but Wu Xiaozu cut off the live broadcast in a fit of anger.
"This reporter will really come."
"It sounds good, global technical cooperation..."
"Ten years ago, we suffered a loss once. Do you still want us to suffer a second time after ten years?"
Yan Bei was speechless, and many other experts and professors also rang out the previous scene. At that time, the recyclable rocket technology was successfully commercialized, and they also invited the same invitation at that time.
I originally wanted to learn something, but I was looked down upon and ridiculed in the past, and the patience passed. Learning technology is the key.
As a result, after going there, I realized that it was full of routines. At the public meeting, nothing important was said at all, but it was all propaganda work.
And the really useful things can only be obtained by paying a corresponding price.
And those prices, incredible high, equity, harsh technology sharing, and extremely unequal conditions are completely unacceptable.
On the surface, there are glamorous cooperation proposals, but behind the scenes, there are all dirty calculations.
Without exception, this time it will be a similar routine.
In addition, this time is a little different. This time, the other party has taken up the righteousness of protecting the clean space for human beings. Under such righteousness, if you don’t go, you will definitely be accused from the commanding heights of morality. This is almost predictable. of.
Go, be wronged.
If you don't go, it just gives the other party the handle and excuse to accuse.
Dilemma, dilemma.
"Yeah, this is a routine they are used to. Who will not be angry? Therefore, we must always keep in mind that we have achieved a lot now, but we still cannot be proud. We need to work harder to make our The aerospace industry, continue to move forward."
"As for this so-called exchange, let me lead the team."
"I've already retreated to the second line. What I can help is to share with you some of these meeting affairs..." Yan Bei said slowly.
"Boss Yan!"
"Boss Yan..."
(End of this chapter)