Chapter 1594 Open the Golden Finger (first update, please subscribe)
"Permanent Base!"
In Wanhujiao, Yuan Jialiu was muttering about the new challenges issued by the United States, while Looking through their plans.
Although in terms of overall progress, the progress of Space Technology Exploration companies lagging behind the Soviet Union and the United States does not mean that they are lagging behind.
In fact, in the past few years, Space Technology Exploration Company has launched several probes to the moon. Because of this, Space Technology Exploration Company can be said to be the best known to the moon on Blue Star.
"We have such a plan, too..."
Looking through this plan, Yuan Jialiu frowned and then said to herself. "It seems we are going to join this competition, too."
As he was looking through the report, Qian Fukang, who was sitting in front of him, said:
As he looked through the report, he said: > "If we build a lunar base, we still need larger rockets. At present, our Prometheus 2 rocket has a low-Earth orbit carrying capacity, with only 100 tons, while the United States' Saturn 5 has 119 tons. As for Russia The N1 Rocket of the Humans should be around 100 tons."
In fact, Qian Fukang did not know that N1's low-Earth orbit carrying capacity is only 95 tons, while the moon's transfer orbit is only 23.5 tons. As for Saturn 5, the low-Earth orbit carrying capacity is 119 tons, while the moon's transfer orbit is as high as 45. ton.
In contrast, Prometheus 2 rockets are basically their midpoint, with 100 tons in low-Earth orbit and 35 tons in lunar transfer orbit.
From the Rockets' technology, Saturn 5 is definitely the world's true NO.1!
But although Saturn 5 is very advanced, it did not win the first place.
Maybe it has been a direct connection with the development of Saturn 5 engines.
After thinking about it, Qian Fukang said: "I think the N1 Rocket's multi-rocket engine parallel mode can be used to learn from it. Although our Prometheus 2 rocket is also multi-engine parallel, it is a three-body Although this reduces the impact of conjunction and other effects, it also limits its diameter and carrying capacity. I think if we want to build a lunar base, we must have a stronger rocket..."
Money Fukang said while drawing a sketch on his notepad and said: "It should weigh more than 5,000 tons, have more than 30 engines, and the payload should be more than 200 tons. The lunar orbital capacity is It reaches 80 tons to 100 tons..."
While listing these data, Qian Fukang wrote two words heavily on his notepad.
"Cost!"
After drawing two lines heavily, Qian Fukang said:
" Such a big rocket is too expensive!"
Look up and look The director of the Aeronautics and Space Administration in front of him. Qian Fukang said in a positive tone. "This kind of rocket is really too expensive. If we use it to transport permanent space stations to the moon, it will be extremely unprofitable in terms of cost. Let me calculate it..."
After just a little calculation, he came to a conclusion. "It is difficult to maintain such a lunar space station. Unless the moon can bring us benefits,... such expensive things cannot be maintained at all."
The brows were frowning. Qian Fukang said without doubt. "The United States and the Soviet Union regarded the moon as a competitive track, which is really...it's really rich.
But even if it's rich and powerful, if it keeps burning money like this, It's definitely not possible to burn one, and it cannot last for a long time."
Listening to Qian Fukang's conclusion, Yuan Jialiu said: "We don't have to consider this issue now. We make a plan, and then whether to approve it will be decided by the official residence. But no matter what, we must make a corresponding plan. Only in this way can we ensure that we will not be the losers of this competition. "
Compared with the United States' shock that the Soviet Union first landed on the moon, Sea seems a little calmer, after all, from the beginning, it was limited by financial resources and other reasons.
No one thought that Sea could land on the moon first. It was even quite amazing to be able to carry out this plan in itself.
Therefore, compared to the shock and loss of the United States, Sea was more excited when facing the success of the Soviet Union, after all, this was the first time for mankind.
And now as participants in this game, what do they need?
It is to participate in it and achieve this goal soon.
As for what is first or not, it doesn't matter at all.
In fact, it is not unimportant, but because strength is here, there is nothing we can do about it.
Sometimes a penny stumps a hero.
Conquering the stars and seas requires money.
In the office that day, Yuan Jialiu, Qian Fukang, Eugene and others chatted together for a long time, talking about the moon landing plan, and building a permanent base on the moon. Of course, they also talked about the new type of rocket development.
Everyone knows that this is expensive, but some things must be done and imagined. Only in this way can they be realized.
On this day, in Wanhujiao, the topics discussed by these big names in this office directly determine the direction of the space technology exploration company in the next few decades.
Of course, it also determines the future direction of Sea space exploration.
A few days later, in the study of the official residence, Li Yian looked at the report in front of him and asked. "In other words, you think you should follow up on this competition, right?" Yuan Jialiu nodded and said.
"Yes, we should also build the lunar space station. The purpose of our permanent base on the moon is not to participate in the competition between the Soviet Union and the United States.
They will compete, who is the first one? However, all we need is to participate in it and make scientific and technological breakthroughs through conducting corresponding research.
Yes, this is the fundamental starting point for us to participate in this game. "
Because I know Li Yian, Yuan Jialiu certainly knows what he values most?
It's science.
In fact, the reason why Space Exploration Technology Company participated in the In the monthly project, it is to promote the development of science and technology through such projects.
As for the moon landing itself, it is not important.
Moon landing is just a goal, but not a goal.
This is also the biggest difference between the sea and the US and the Soviet space race.
"There are too many technical difficulties to overcome whether it is the development of a new rocket or the establishment of a space station in the future. In the process of overcoming these technical difficulties, I believe that our scientific and technological development will be produced. It has a great promotion effect."
Li Yian nodded. Of course he knows the connection between major projects and scientific and technological development. After all, he is a "project party" himself - promoting scientific and technological development through major projects. From the Prometheus Project aimed at mastering atomic power, to the Kuafu Project, which is conducting space exploration, to the Star Wars Project that is being implemented now.
These three major scientific projects, like wave-like progress, will promote local scientific and technological development now and in the next few decades.
Build a permanent base on the moon.
It is a goal that needs to be achieved in Kuafu's plan.
"If you want to build a permanent base on the moon, you have to develop a larger rocket, right?"
Li Yian looked through the report and asked.
"Yes, a larger tonnage rocket can transport more people and materials to the moon. And correspondingly, large rockets are conducive to reducing launch costs, and the cost directly determines the future, the moon space station. Can it continue to operate?"
When Yuan Jialiu explained the connection between the new rocket and the lunar space station, Li Yian thought for a moment and said:
"Cost!
In In space exploration, cost is a very critical factor. If you just burn money and don’t have much profit, then such space exploration will not be able to continue.
Just like humans explore the new world, only by obtaining corresponding benefits can the Age of Discovery continue, which is used in space exploration. The same is true. "
No mistakes, one song, one content, one book, one bar, one bar, one bar!
Push the report in his hand forward, Li Yian said: "I think we can focus our research on the utilization of lunar resources, such as the utilization of helium 3, and the research on controlled nuclear fusion technology,"
In mentioning controllable When nuclear fusion technology was used, the meme of "there is always 50 years away from practicality" appeared in Li Yian's mind.
Can this breakthrough be achieved in this world?
Perhaps, helium 3 on the moon can provide a new path. No one knew before research, was there any possibility?
After exploring the development and utilization of lunar resources, Li Yian said again.
"Of course, this is just one of my ideas."
The most important thing is to reduce the launch cost. Only by reducing the cost as much as possible can it be possible to further develop lunar resources.
From a business perspective, spend the least money to do the biggest thing. It is in line with commercial interests.
So..."
Looking at the rocket that was a bit similar to n1 in the report, Li Yian said:
"Can we consider the rocket recycling technology? ”
"Rocket Recycling? ”
Yuan Jialiu said in surprise: "How to recycle the Rockets?"
To the modern people's perception, Rockets are all disposable things, and no one has ever thought about recycling Rockets. .
This is definitely beyond their cognition.
"The most expensive thing for the Rockets is the rocket engine. Just like the Prometheus Rockets, his first-stage has 27 rocket engines.
If we can turn a single-use rocket into a recyclable and reusable one, and use it multiple times, the cost will naturally be reduced. "
Rocket recycling and reuse, not to mention that it is a fantasy in this era, even when Lao Ma proposed this concept decades later, many experts thought it was also a delusion, and even satirized him in various ways . But the final face was clattered.
Comrade Lao Ma said that if the Rockets are completely recyclable, the commercial launch cost will be reduced to 1%!
Of course this may A bit exaggerated, but it is certain that if it is really done, the rocket launch will definitely be priced at a bargain. "With cheap recyclable rockets, then whether it is to build a permanent lunar base or It will be very likely to explore more distant alien planets. ”
Looking at Yuan Jialiu who was dumbfounded in front of him, Li Yian asked: "What do you think?" Yuan Jialiu said in surprise: "Rocket recycling and reuse, this may be "
All this has exceeded his cognition, so he was so surprised.
"How is this impossible?"
In another world, Lao Ma has already used successes to call those experts in the faces.
Li Yian thought for a while and said: "A vertical recovery technology can be used, which is the joint reduction recovery of aerodynamics and main power, mainly relying on the rocket engine for reverse push landing..." br>
Then Li Yian recalled the rocket recycling technology he knew, thanking Lao Ma for his own traffic, thanking the black technology for the shock that Rocket recycling brought to people, so that the Internet is filled with all kinds of popular science articles.
Although it is not completely open source, it is often a long process to create a theory, and what Li Yian gave is a basic theory.
Although this theory is very simple, it is far ahead of the times. It can even be said that Lao Ma smashed a lot of money before he smashed it.
Just as Li Yian stood on the shoulders of the historical giant and gave the golden finger of the times, a familiar interface appeared again.
Everything is so familiar, everything is so simple.
Faced with the choice of whether to activate the skills of rocket recovery design.
Who would reject him?
After confirmation, Li Yian transformed from an ordinary enthusiast to an expert in the Rockets field.
So, I picked up the pen directly, performed some calculations there, and wrote some data.
In the end, looking at Yuan Jialiu who was stunned, Li Yian said: "I have some ideas here, you can study it."
(This chapter ends)