"Boom!"
As Wang Donglai pressed the button, there was a violent roar on the test bench.
Along with the violent rumbling, a strong earthquake felt, and even the command center felt a slight shaking feeling at this moment.
The rocket engine was ignited instantly, and huge sparks shot out.
The roaring sound of rotation resounded from heaven to earth.
Like a wild beast that woke up from its deep sleep, it made its voice speak to the heaven and earth.
On the huge display screen, the rocket engine startup screen is displayed in detail at this moment.
Incomparably bright sparks shot out, stirring up huge clouds of smoke and water vapor on the ground.
The color of the flame is not the common red and yellow, but the deep blue, which looks uniquely beautiful.
Even though the staff at the test center had seen this scene many times, they couldn't help but feel a little shaken at this moment.
It’s so spectacular and shocking!
This is true even for the staff, not to mention people like Zhang Bye and Huang Zheng.
Seeing it on TV and seeing it in reality are two completely different feelings.
When you are at the scene, you can even feel the shocking beauty of the huge creation.
The huge rocket is more than fifty meters long and has a diameter of more than five meters. On the huge display screen, it falls into the eyes of everyone. It shows a unique charm of industry and a kind of technology. The charm of the product.
Under everyone's attention, the rocket slowly took off, and its speed became faster and faster.
Logically speaking, for the first ignition test, there is no need to use a real rocket at all.
However, Wang Donglai insisted on choosing this.
He had full confidence in the engine and did not think it would fail.
Instead of doing this, it is better to do it in one go.
As for the extra costs incurred by Galaxy Technology by doing so, Wang Donglai doesn't value it.
As long as the test run is successful, these costs can be recovered instantly.
The rocket successfully took off, and everyone did not relax, but watched nervously.
According to the experimental plan, it must reach a certain height and the entire process is controllable. Only then can the test run be considered successful.
One second!
Two seconds!
Three seconds!
Four seconds!
……
Seven seconds!
Eight seconds!
The rocket's flight trajectory was clearly displayed on the display screen, and huge amounts of data were refreshed on the staff's computers like a waterfall.
"Report, everything in the propulsion system is normal!"
"Report, everything in the self-test system is normal!"
"..."
"The report, based on data calculations, shows that the peak thrust reached 1,150 tons and finally remained at 1,005 tons!"
One report after another sounded in the command center.
As these voices sounded, the atmosphere in the command center gradually became relaxed and happy.
Because with these data and the pictures on the display screen, one thing can be confirmed.
That means this engine is effective and the ignition test was successful.
It also marks that our country has completed the development of a kiloton thrust rocket engine and successfully entered the ranks of kiloton thrust rockets.
The next second.
"Pa bang bang..."
Everyone in the command center clapped their hands in unison, with thunderous applause.
Even Minister Jia had a very warm and sincere smile on his face at this time, and he took the lead in clapping.
After clapping twice, Minister Jia held Wang Donglai's hands and said with a hint of excitement: "Academician Wang, your rocket engine was successfully tested, which greatly made up for the country's shortcomings in this area. You are the national hero." Hero! ”
Wang Donglai acted very calmly and could be said to be the calmest person among everyone present.
"Thank you for your leadership. I was able to develop this rocket engine because I was standing on the shoulders of my predecessors."
"As for filling the gap in the country, I just took a little advantage. I believe that even without me, we will be able to develop it sooner or later!"
Hearing Wang Donglai's humble words, Minister Jia couldn't help but patted Wang Donglai on the shoulder.
"Taishan Mountain collapses in front but his face does not change, and the elk walks to the left without blinking. Academician Wang's attitude of being unfazed by favors and humiliations is worth learning from all scientific researchers. I think this is probably what Academician Wang can do at this age. One of the reasons for such high academic achievements! ”
"To be an academic, you need to be mentally prepared to sit on the bench, and you also have to have an attitude of being unfazed by favors and humiliations, and keep calm at all times. Only then can you fully unleash your true potential."
Obviously, because of the successful test run of the rocket engine, Minister Jia's attitude towards Wang Donglai has reached a new level.
It can be said that from the moment the test run was successful, Wang Donglai's academic status rose to a higher level.
A pure mathematician, an international mathematician who has only made breakthroughs in theory, has a high academic status. In fact, the change in real life is not that big.
Because mathematics always relies on other subjects to change the world.
However, when a top mathematician can not only achieve breakthroughs in theory, but also apply it in practice, the situation is different.
Wang Donglai is an obvious example.
At this moment, Yang Anchao and other experts in the aerospace field looked at Wang Donglai with eyes full of shock and envy, as well as a slight hint of jealousy, which fleetingly disappeared.
Applause rang in the command center for a full minute.
No one expected that a rocket with a thrust of 1,000 tons would be successful in its first test run.
Therefore, even if the palms of each person's shots were red, they did not hesitate to use their strength.
This is not only a witness to history, but also because of the success of this test run, it is a huge achievement.
Although this is a rocket engine developed by Galaxy Technology and is a private enterprise, the national team is busy with the follow-up work.
This contribution naturally belongs to the national team.
At this moment, Zhang Bye and Huang Zheng stared intently at the huge display screen in the command center and fell into silence.
After being stunned for several minutes, the two of them finally woke up.
You look at me, I look at you, both of them have a look of determination in their eyes.
“I suddenly felt that the chairman’s idea may not be impossible to realize!”
"Yes, with the chairman's scientific research skills, what he said may not be impossible to achieve!" The two of them talked without any end, but they both understood what each other meant.
After seeing the successful test run of the rocket engine, the two finally developed admiration for Wang Donglai and began to have a little confidence in Wang Donglai's ideals.
Wang Donglai didn't know what the two of them were thinking at the moment.
"Academician Wang, I heard that this engine has not been named yet. Since the test run was successful this time, it means that this is a successful, qualified and excellent work. Why not give it a name."
Minister Jia suddenly thought of this and spoke to Wang Donglai.
Director Gao on the side looked at Wang Donglai with envy, secretly guessing that Wang Donglai would definitely hand over the naming of this rocket engine to Minister Jia.
This is a perfect opportunity for flattery.
However.
When Wang Donglai heard what Minister Jia said, he just pondered for a moment and then said aloud: "Our country's aerospace naming is inspired by traditional culture. The Shenzhou series, Tiangong series, and Chang'e are all part of our traditional culture. .”
"I'm also joining in the fun. Since the thrust of this engine is relatively large, let's call it 'Lux'!"
To be honest, the name Wang Donglai chose is not very good.
However, as the designer of rocket engines and the founder of Galaxy Technology, it was really natural for Wang Donglai to choose this name, and no one could say anything.
Minister Jia nodded and said: "The name Lux is good. Now the rocket engine has been successfully tested. Academician Wang has just started the aerospace rocket business and has achieved such results. I am looking forward to Academician Wang's future achievements more and more!"
A smile appeared on Wang Donglai's face and he said aloud: "The rocket engine is only the first step. We are preparing to develop rockets in the future. It is expected that the rocket will be launched next year."
"The task is still very arduous, and it is far from the level where we can relax."
The smile on Minister Jia's face became even stronger, and he immediately expressed his stance: "Very good, Academician Wang is worthy of being a young man for being able to maintain such momentum."
"If you encounter any problems later when designing the rocket, you can report to me at any time."
"When the rocket is test-fired next year, I will definitely come back to watch it and wait for the good news as soon as possible!"
Faced with Minister Jia's kindness, Wang Donglai naturally had no intention of rejecting it and immediately nodded and agreed.
After hearing what Minister Jia said, everyone else present was moved in their hearts.
Especially Yang Anchao and the experts from the Sixth Academy of Tangdu immediately focused their attention on Wang Donglai, wondering what they were thinking.
soon.
As the top leader present, Minister Jia made a summary of today's work after listening to the detailed report from the experimental center.
"This ignition test is a great complement to our country's aerospace industry. The successful development of the Lux engine represents our successful entry into the ranks of aerospace powers with a kiloton thrust..."
"Here, I would like to commend Academician Wang Donglai. As the designer of the Lux rocket engine, his design achievements have filled our gaps in the field of rocket engines and successfully narrowed the gap between us and Western developed countries..."
"Finally, I declare that this kiloton rocket engine test run was a complete success!"
As Minister Jia finished his last words, the command center burst into thunderous applause again.
After the applause, they started taking pictures.
As the top leader present, Minister Jia naturally deserves the C position, and beside him is Wang Donglai.
After the test drive is successful, it does not mean that everything will be fine.
There are still many things to do and things to be busy about in the future.
For example, the second test run schedule, for example, the successful test run of the Lux engine, means that Wang Donglai's design plan is scientific and reasonable.
So, should the existing aerospace development model be changed?
These are issues that need to be discussed.
Some of them only involve theory, some involve lines, and some need to be completely negated and re-constructed.
These problems were not problems originally.
Because no one would think that Wang Donglai's slightly fun research and development would be successful.
Therefore, from top to bottom, there is no complete plan and preparation for these issues.
At this moment, it is natural to feel a little bit anxious.
Although the aerospace industry is also within the scope of Minister Jia's management, because of the importance of this field, Minister Jia cannot make decisions in one fell swoop.
Therefore, on this matter, Minister Jia's opinion is important, but it is not decisive.
Just now, Minister Jia was expressing his opinion in a tactful way in front of everyone.
Before leaving, Minister Jia told Wang Donglai: "The successful ignition test this time means that your aerospace design concept is reasonable. Next, remember to write a report and share your previous opinions on the development of aerospace rockets." Write down your ideas in detail, be sure to be precise and detailed.”
Although he didn't say much, after all he said, Wang Donglai still didn't understand.
He immediately nodded in agreement.
After Minister Jia left, Yang Anchao stayed, looked at Wang Donglai with a slightly complicated expression, and said loudly: "Although I also thought that the rocket engine you developed would be successful, I never thought of the first ignition. Just try it out and you’ll be successful.”
“Moreover, it’s not just a matter of igniting the engine on the test bench and testing it for ten seconds.”
As an old man in the aerospace field, Yang Anchao has seen the world, but this time the ignition test was beyond his expectations.
"Are you so confident that you are not afraid of failure?"
Yang Anchao endured it again and again, but couldn't help but ask this question.
Hearing Yang Anchao's question, Wang Donglai smiled softly and said with a confident smile: "I was responsible for the design of this engine from head to toe. I knew it from the time it was born in my mind. Will not fail.”
"Taking a step back, what if I fail? I am still young and still have a lot of time. Failure will only bring me one step closer to success. I will succeed sooner or later!"
Yang Anchao was obviously a little surprised by Wang Donglai's answer.
It wasn't Wang Donglai's answer that was unexpected, but the confidence that Wang Donglai expressed.
This is something that has not appeared in Wang Donglai before.
Looking Wang Donglai up and down with a searching look in his eyes, Yang Anchao said: "What you said makes sense. Being young means having unlimited possibilities."
"But have you ever thought about one thing, that is, with the success of this ignition test, what will happen next?"
"I think you should understand what Minister Jia said just now. Galaxy Technology is a private enterprise, and its model for developing space rockets is different from that of the national team. If you achieve better results, it may not be good for some people. .”
"Sometimes, a dispute over ideas often turns into a dispute over routes, and eventually turns into a dispute over interests. This is something that has often happened since ancient times."
"Recyclable plan, repeated launch, stainless steel materials, technological innovation..."
"These are very good ideas. If they can be completed, they will indeed improve the development of aerospace technology."
"However, once there is a comparison, gaps will appear. At that time, it will easily lead to conflicts. Have you thought about this?"
Yang Anchao almost said everything clearly, so Wang Donglai naturally understood.
He could also tell that Yang Anchao was kind-hearted and was thinking about himself.
Looking at Yang Anchao, Wang Donglai suddenly spoke and made a suggestion.
Immediately, Yang Anchao fell into shock. (End of chapter)