In 1896, Mao Xiong's rocket expert Zilkovsky put forward the idea and design principles of manufacturing large liquid rockets in his paper "Conquering the Universe with Rockets".
In 1903, he published the first work on jet motion, using jet tools to study space, and more completely proposed the idea and principle of how to use liquid propellant rockets. .
If you put it in China, most people with a high school degree would name "Wanhu" and say that his talent is the first in aerospace.
But if you are a college student majoring in history, you will mention that this person's original name was Tao Chengdao. Because he liked alchemy, after the accident, he turned to trial-making firearms. At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, he assisted Wu King Zhu Yuanzhang on many occasions. He made military exploits during the war and was awarded the title "Ten Thousand Households", so his original name was forgotten.
The reason why this person is famous in history is because he was the first person to use rockets to fly into the sky. However, due to the limitations of the times and technology, 47 homemade rockets were used and tied to the chair, with both hands Holding two large kites, he tried to use the thrust of the rocket and the power of the kites to take off, but he died for this.
From the perspective of historical documentation, our country is indeed the birthplace of aerospace technology, because the founder of aerospace is Tao Chengdao.
From a mythological perspective, it is even more incredible. Chang'e's flight to the moon pushed the timeline to the first place in the world.
But from a practical point of view, in 1596, woolly bear experts proposed ideas and design principles.
On March 16, 1926, a rocket expert and physics expert from Bald Eagle tested the first liquid rocket.
Since then, the real aerospace era has begun.
The development of our country's aerospace industry lags behind developed countries for decades.
As for private space and rocket companies, it was only last year that a white paper proposed this idea.
So, from this perspective, the Galaxy Technology Space Rocket Company founded by Wang Donglai is definitely the first private space rocket company in China.
Even if the higher-ups intentionally promoted Galaxy Technology as an advanced model, the related process took more than half a year.
Even if Galaxy Technology is preparing to develop a launch vehicle, there are not many secrets involved.
However, the difference between launch vehicles and missiles is not big. Although there are differences in mission objectives and aerodynamic layout, structure and scale, the main components are similar, including rocket body structure, propulsion system, control system, flight measurement As well as security systems, add-on systems, etc.
As a result, private space and rocket companies are naturally very strict about the distribution of photos.
China has its own national conditions.
Wang Donglai never thought that he would be able to completely break away from the aerospace group to launch the first rocket.
However, Wang Donglai understood that he must have real technology, such as a rocket engine.
After coming out of the research institute, Wang Donglai stayed at Galaxy Technology and never left.
As a true artificial intelligence, Wa’s powerful capabilities on the Internet also provided Wang Donglai with great convenience.
For example, with the help of Wa's network information retrieval capabilities, Wang Donglai helped Wang Donglai find many important information.
Another example is the use of Wa's computing power to help Wang Donglai adjust the technical parameters of rocket engine development to the optimal range.
Artificial intelligence + Wang Donglai, the effect is more exaggerated than adding more power to a tiger.
The time required for a brand-new rocket engine with independent patents from project establishment to actual development can be as short as one or two years, or as long as more than ten years.
Among them, I don’t know how much manpower, material and financial resources will be spent.
However, no one expected that Wang Donglai would already have a rough design prototype in just a few months.
The industrial chain of launch vehicle R&D and production is actually similar to that of missile weapon systems. The upstream of the industrial chain is mainly divided into engineering development, which specifically involves the overall demonstration and design of the launch vehicle, including overall rocket design and sub-system design. Simulation test and experimental part.
The middle reaches of the industrial chain are mainly based on sample design, production and manufacturing, and model assembly after the launch vehicle is developed and finalized. The industrial chain is further subdivided according to component processing and production, subsystem integration, and model integration. .
As for the downstream of the industry chain, it is mainly the flight test and application launch of the launch vehicle. The overall design unit of the launch vehicle is mainly responsible for transporting it to the launch site. At the same time, relevant units of the aerospace measurement and control network must also participate in the official launch of the rocket.
This set of procedures does not distinguish between public and private.
This entire industrial chain is participated by military-industrial groups such as Aerospace Science and Technology, Aerospace Science and Industry, and Electrical Engineering, as well as their affiliated enterprises and institutions.
Even the few private companies among them were founded from within the aerospace system.
So, Wang Donglai did not come from the aerospace system, and the people he recruited were not involved in the aerospace system. Naturally, he was not favored by everyone at the first time.
After all, the rocket is a highly integrated high-tech product.
Any problem in any link will lead to the failure of the expensive rocket launch.
In this way, it is necessary to ensure that there is no problem in every link.
The difficulty of doing this can be understood just by thinking about it.
Only organizations have the courage, financial resources, human and material resources to support it.
Even Bald Eagle's SpaceX was on the verge of bankruptcy several times, and finally managed to survive through capital transfusions.
As an important city in the country, the number of aerospace research institutes in Tangdu is not much less than the number of scenic spots and historic sites.
With such a large number of research institutes, over the years, it is natural that a large number of related companies and businesses have been accumulated.
The private space rocket company established by Galaxy Technology has only been established for a short period of time. Naturally, it is impossible to produce it on its own, so it must cooperate with other companies.
Galaxy Technology will come up with the design drawings, and then the cooperative company will produce and test them.
If it succeeds, Tangdu will be able to do it all from production to final launch.
Even Galaxy Technology can outsource the design from the beginning.
As long as money is given, the aerospace group's research institute can also take over projects to develop rocket engines and overall system control, all the way to launch.
This point has been received by Wang Donglai since he established Galaxy Technology.
Han Ming also mentioned this matter implicitly.
End of March.
“You gave me a big surprise.”
“You said you were going to study and study, but in the end you came up with a set of mathematical models for detecting rocket engine problems.”< br>
"Now I want you to study hard again, and I don't know what else you can come up with."
The person who spoke was none other than Yang Anchao.
With a smile on his face, Wang Donglai said modestly: "General Manager Yang, mathematics itself is a tool, and applying theory to practice is the right way."
"I just did a small thing. It’s nothing.” Hearing what Wang Donglai said, Yang An Chao smiled and said: "You have this technology, you can say whatever you want, I won't argue with you."
"But are you serious about what you asked me to do this time? ”
As he spoke, Yang Anchao’s expression became serious.
Wang Donglai nodded and said: "General Manager Yang, of course it is true. How could I still lie to you!"
Yang Anchao looked Wang Donglai up and down, with a hint of doubt and doubt in his expression, before speaking out: "Tell me first, what do you want to do when you meet the person in charge of Zhongtian Rockets this time?"< br>
“I know you He is the founder of Galaxy Technology. If there are business secrets involved, you don’t need to tell me all of them, just give me a rough idea.”
As the chief engineer of the Shenzhou V aircraft, Yang Anchao has been in the aerospace system for decades. Intersect all over the world.
Introducing a person in charge for Wang Donglai is not a problem at all.
However, he did not introduce him rashly, but asked out of seriousness.
"General Manager Yang, it is indeed a business cooperation and does not involve any sensitive content. You should be relieved by this answer!"
Hearing what Wang Donglai said, Yang Anchao nodded and said: "It's not that I don't believe it. You, this is a very sensitive aerospace system, and the person you want to meet is the person in charge, so for the sake of everyone, I’ll ask you in advance, don’t think too much.”
Wang Donglai naturally understood this and said. No comments.
"Okay, since it is a business cooperation, I won't ask any more questions. We will meet later, you can just chat!"
Yang Anchao nodded, no longer hesitating, and immediately Then he took Wang Donglai to a place.
Soon, Yang Anchao brought Wang Dong to the place.
After registering, the two of them waited in a living room.
"Dong Lai, the person I am introducing to you this time is Director Liu of the Zhongtian Rocket R&D Department. If you have any ideas later, you can chat with this Director Liu."
Before anyone from Zhongtian Rockets arrived, Yang Anchao warned Wang Donglai.
“General Manager Yang, I understand.”
Wang Donglai nodded in agreement.
“Dong Lai, I have something I don’t know whether I should say or not.”
Yang Anchao looked at Wang Donglai with a hint of hesitation in his expression, and hesitated for a while before speaking out. .
"General Manager Yang, just say whatever you want."
Wang Donglai glanced at Yang Anchao strangely, wondering what he was trying to say with such hesitation.
What Yang An looked up to was Wang Donglai's words.
"Dong Lai, I remember you are only twenty-two years old this year, right?!"
Suddenly asked about his age, Wang Donglai's heart moved and he made a guess, and immediately said: "Well, Exactly twenty-two years old, already twenty-three years old!”
“You are still twenty-three years old. When you say this, I don’t know what to say.”
“Before you, the youngest academician’s age record was Academician Luke. Then He was also elected as an academician at the age of 38. ”
"As a result, your appearance has directly pushed this record forward by sixteen years. I guess it is unlikely that the people behind you will surpass you."
"Listening to your tone just now, it seems that you are still a little dissatisfied. , If this were told, I don’t know how many people would be angry to death.”
Yang Anchao was speechless by Wang Donglai’s disapproving tone, and immediately started complaining.
"That's what the chief engineer said." Wang Donglai said with a smile.
Yang Anchao quickly regained his composure and continued: "You were selected as an academician at such a young age. Judging from your ambition, it doesn't seem like you only want to develop in the field of mathematics, so why don't you come to aerospace? The development of the field.”
"Mathematics is your talent. Mathematics can also be used in the aerospace field. You can continue to study turbulence problems and aerodynamics. These are closely related to mathematics. With your ability, I don't think it will take long at all. can make great achievements in these fields.”
“I know your research and development capabilities. Solid-state lidar, rocket engine materials, and rocket engine inspection models are all your achievements. Others may not be able to do it for several years. The results came out.”
“You have this. Such talent really shouldn’t be wasted.”
“Although the semiconductor field is also very important, Moore’s Law is here. If we want to catch up, it will not be possible in a short time. I am pessimistic, from core components to equipment and materials , we have no advantage at all.”
“At the same time, we are the world’s largest smartphone consumer market. If we want to develop domestically produced products, we will not accept domestically produced products at all. Changes caused great trouble ”
"This still does not take into account the business methods of Western companies. What should we do if they reduce prices once we develop it?"
"What should we do if we impose restrictions on core components, equipment and materials?"
"So, instead of spending time on this, it is better to come to the aerospace field."
"Although we are lagging behind in this field, We have caught up, and I can tell you the truth here. Our country's aerospace technology will reach the world's advanced level in about ten years."
"Ten years, you. You are only thirty-two years old, still very young. With your ability, I can’t imagine how much you will achieve in ten years.”
"Didn't you say before that the future of mankind lies in the universe and galaxies, then you should come to the aerospace field to develop."
"With geniuses like you joining us, I believe that the development of aerospace technology will definitely There is a big improvement.”
“A person’s time and energy are limited in this life. Even if you are a genius, you have to prioritize it. Based on your mathematical achievements, even in the future. Nor does he study mathematics, Your name will not be missing from the mathematics books.”
“I said these words from the bottom of my heart. I really feel that with your talent, it would be a pity not to develop in the aerospace field.”
“These words are somewhat inappropriate in terms of my identity, but I am sincere. I am not slandering the semiconductor industry, but I don’t want the aerospace field to miss a genius like you.”
Yang Anchao said a lot in one breath, and his tone was extremely serious.
Wang Donglai could also hear the seriousness and frankness in Yang Anchao's words, so he smiled and said: "General Manager Yang, you were shocked before. I thought you were asking me my age because you wanted to tell me. I’m going to introduce you.”
After making a little joke to liven up the atmosphere, Wang Donglai’s tone became slightly more serious. He said in a voice: "General Manager Yang, I am very grateful for your appreciation of me."
"I have not given up the idea of developing in the aerospace field. I also value the development breakthroughs of aerospace technology, but I also have my own ideas, so I can’t give up my research in other fields.”
Hearing this, Yang Anchao showed a hint of disappointment.
However, at this moment, as Wang Donglai said his next words, Yang Anchao suddenly raised his head, his eyes shining brightly. (End of this chapter)