Chapter 244 Space Launch Site, Bill Gass’s Plan
Is this possible?
At first glance, it does seem ridiculous and nonsensical.
But after Hu Jiangshan recalled what happened in his previous life, it seemed to make sense, and there was a certain possibility.
Now Malak's Starlink satellite has been in the sky for a long time, and it is still launching small satellites upwards.
The Starlink satellite network is actually not a sophisticated technology. The concept can even be said to be backward, with little practical value and almost no way to make a profit.
But there is one role of Starlink satellites that is quite obvious, and that is to occupy low-orbit satellite channels.
It is conceivable that when the sky is full of Starlink satellites, other countries, including China, are thinking. Launching satellites is difficult.
What is this called? This is called first-mover advantage.
Even if Malak launches some garbage up there, not to mention what special functions it has, as long as there are enough of them to occupy the Blue Star's low orbit, it will be a success.
The so-called provision of network services is just incidental and part of the plan.
This is called occupying the latrine and not taking a shit.
All the knowledgeable people in Blue Star can see the other party's intentions, but they are helpless. It is a kind of conspiracy.
It doesn’t matter that Hua doesn’t have the ability to respond. The key is to have the ability, so it has been discussing corresponding plans for a long time.
China has supported five or six private aerospace companies, allowing them to develop relatively low-cost recyclable rocket technology like Malak.
As long as the rocket launch technology matures, it will be qualified to receive satellite orders from China and launch satellites into the sky.
On the one hand, it lays out the network, and on the other hand, it can seize orbital resources.
Of course, if some aerospace companies are really good, they can accept some more difficult jobs, such as delivering goods to the space station, sending people off, or even launching lunar probes.
Since private aerospace companies can be supported, it is not impossible for foreign aerospace companies to do so.
As long as you have strong abilities, can play a positive role, launch defense, and do things with money, you can be justified.
Anyway, the tasks assigned to them are nothing more than simple tasks such as launching satellites into the sky. There cannot be any confidential tasks.
Introducing powerful companies can also create domestic competition, allowing local companies to develop faster and better.
This is the so-called catfish effect.
Why Tesla was introduced to China, and it was still a wholly-owned subsidiary, and it gave many benefits, was because it wanted to achieve this effect.
The next few years will prove that this step was very successful. China's electric cars almost trampled on the cars of other countries.
Also, Gass is now only proposing to build a launch site, not establishing an aerospace company, so the sensitivity will be even lower.
As long as you shoot things into the sky privately, the launch site will not cause any harm.
Hu Jiangshan thought of this and suddenly felt that it was reasonable.
But it still feels strange and not very safe to leave it to a super-rich man from the lighthouse country like Bill Gass.
Bill Gass saw Hu Jiangshan's expression and knew what the other person was thinking, and said with a smile: "What? Boss Hu still doesn't believe me?"
Hu Jiangshan said quickly: "No, of course I believe what Mr. Gass said. There is no need for you to lie to me, right?"
"Of course, of course, I know that Boss Hu is a smart man. I don't know that you Are you interested in working together on this project? I believe we will have a happy cooperation."
"Mr. Gass, I want to confirm again that you mean to build a rocket launch site on Tenglong Island. Right?”
“Yes, I will be responsible for all the construction costs, Boss Hu. I only need to designate a piece of land on the island, and there is no need for Boss Hu to invest a penny in the future. Our share ratio is five to five, that’s what I think.”
Hu Jiangshan said secretly.
I have to say that the condition proposed by Bill Gass is indeed very tempting and generous.
Hu Jiangshan didn’t have to do anything. He only needed a piece of land to occupy 50% of the shares.
This is not a small project, let alone a virtual project, or a financial project that is just about making money. It is a real heavy asset investment project.
Not everyone can handle a rocket launch site.
And don’t underestimate the prospects of the launch site, Hu Jiangshan is also familiar with it.
In the future, private aerospace companies will need launch sites to launch rockets.
China has a vast land area, but not anywhere can build a launch site.
Currently, China has two main launch bases, one in the northwest Gobi and the other in Nanhai Province.
A vast land with sparsely populated areas is only one of the required conditions. The environment must be relatively stable, and strong winds from time to time are not enough.
In this regard, future rocket launch sites will not be enough.
China’s official aviation bureau has a lot of launch missions, and both launch sites are very busy.
If private airlines want to launch rockets, they have to queue up in advance, and in many cases they have to queue for more than half a year.
This is also the reason why China has recently built another launch site on South China Sea Island.
It would also be a good deal to build a launch site on Tenglong Island and open the launch business to domestic private airlines.
Of course, if foreign aerospace companies or aerospace organizations also want to rent the launch site...
This is a bit troublesome, after all, the launch mission cannot be accepted randomly.
Hu Jiangshan shook his head, what was he thinking?
Why did I start thinking about future cooperation? I was obviously dragged away by Gass.
I have to say that Bill Gass is really powerful. He is worthy of the name of a big boss. The conditions he proposed are even irresistible. There is a feeling that he would rather suffer a loss than let others take advantage.
Sure enough, the pattern is great and he is a master.
Bill Gass smiled and said: "Boss Hu, you don't have to rush to respond to this matter. I will send you detailed information. Take a look and think about it again. We Let’s talk more about it later.”
Hu Jiangshan thought for a while and asked, “Mr. Gass, although I understand your thoughts, I’m still very surprised. Why would you ask me to cooperate with you? There should be a lot of people there, right? They are all much more powerful than me. Also, as far as I know, you have several small islands, so you won’t have a suitable place to build a launch site, right?”
Gais smiled slightly: "Actually, the reason is very simple. There are only two countries that can have a large number of launch missions. One is the Lighthouse Country, and the other is China. The Lighthouse Country already has many private launch sites, including the federal launch sites. It’s basically saturated. I can’t get more opportunities. There aren’t many launch sites in China yet, but it’s still a good place to invest. I trust Hua and like it very much, so I want to find one here. Plan in the right place.”
After hearing this, Hu Jiangshan felt that this was indeed a reason, but the reason was still not sufficient.
Especially if Guis likes China, just listen to it, it’s just some meaningless polite words.
People like them only care about their own interests. At most, they care about environmental protection. It would be good to do some charity with a little bit of mud dug out from under their fingernails.
But in Blue Star, it is true that only the Lighthouse Country and the Hua Country have a large number of launch missions. The Goose Country has far fewer launch missions, which is only a fraction of the other two countries.
It makes sense to build a launch site in China.
"Any more questions? Boss Hu."
"Mr. Gass, there is another question. Aren't you afraid of offending other people in your lighthouse country by doing this?" Gass smiled. He got excited and said, "This matter actually doesn't matter. I can handle it. Moreover, Malak has set up an independent factory in China. Why can't I?"
Hu Jiang Shan was startled, good guy, this makes some sense.
Marak's super factory in Shanghai has now been put into production, and the place chosen by Gass is the waters of Hong Kong Island, not the mainland. This is much lower profile than Malak
See When Gass mentioned Malak, he didn't seem to like him. Is it a bit of a joke?
What can Hu Jiangshan say now?
I can only agree first.
After all, the other party showed great sincerity, so it was difficult to refuse immediately.
More importantly, Hu Jiangshan’s curiosity was indeed aroused. ,
Hu Jiangshan wants to see what the information sent by Bill Gass is about?
How will he build a rocket launch site?
Anyway, if you look at it casually, there will be no missing pieces of meat. When the time comes, you should still refuse.
Hu Jiangshan chatted with Gass about something else and ended the video call.
Hu Jiangshan’s mind is a little confused now.
In his previous life, Hu Jiangshan had never experienced this.
I have never heard of Bill Gass building a rocket launch site in the waters near Hong Kong Island, or even of this project.
Could it be that there have been too many changes in this life, which led to this development path?
If this plan is really feasible, should Hu Jiangshan cooperate with Gass?
Obviously it is impossible, at least for now, Hu Jiangshan cannot pass the test in his heart.
Hu Jiangshan found it difficult to trust a person from the Lighthouse Country, especially an upper-level figure from the Lighthouse Country.
Although Bill Gass is not a squid tribe, he is surrounded by squid tribes. It is said that they also have dark organizations of one kind or another, so it is difficult not to be affected by them.
At the same time, on the other side of the ocean, Gass Manor.
Gais Manor is located in a wealthy area of the Bay Area. Although the area is not that exaggerated, it is still quiet in the bustle and has a strategic location.
It is no exaggeration to say that this piece of land is worth a billion dollars.
The Gass Manor belongs to the Gass family and was the first property purchased by Bill Gass after he became rich.
This property is of special significance. Bill Gass spent the most energy here and made it quite comfortable and livable, making it feel like home, so he likes to live here as long as he is in the lighthouse country.
After Gass finished the video call with Hu Jiangshan, he sat on the sofa and fell into deep thought.
At this time, daughter Catherine walked in.
“Daddy, who were you on the video call just now?”
“Yes, it’s Boss Hu.”
“Boss Hu? Which Boss Hu? Ah, yes Boss Hu who bought your Tenglong Island?"
"Yes, that's him."
Catherine was a little interested: "Dad, what do you want to cooperate with him? Project? Can I know?”
Gais smiled slightly: “Actually, it’s not a special project, it’s just about building a space launch site.”
Catherine was surprised: “Ah. Daddy, it turns out you really want to build a space launch site. Last time I thought you were just talking about it casually."
"How could it be possible? We have been planning this for a long time. Definitely do it.”
Catherine thought for a while: "So, you plan to build the space launch site on Tenglong Island?"
Gais smiled and replied: "I have this intention, but it depends on whether Boss Hu agrees. "
"What if you don't agree? Do you still want to build it?"
"Of course, of course we have to build it. If we have a plan for such a big project, we must try it. But choose the right place carefully and never be in a hurry. Have you heard of the famous Chinese saying? "
"What is it?"
"You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry."< br>
"Daddy, what is hot tofu? What is that? Is it a kind of food?"
"Yes, it is a kind of food. Didn't you eat it when you went to China? ?”
“No, I haven’t eaten it. Is it delicious? I can try it next time.”
“It’s okay, but that’s not the point. The point is that we have to be patient. Choose the right place and the right time to have a greater chance of success, understand? ”
Catherine nodded: "Daddy, why do you want to build a space launch site on Hong Kong Island? Aren't you afraid that those people will cause trouble for us?"
Gais waved his hand: "Don't worry about this, I can do it. OK, okay, Catherine, I still have something to deal with. You can go about your own business first."
Katherine nodded and left the room.
Gais looked back at the five-meter-long super large fish tank in the house, which contained five arowanas and more than 30 colorful angel fish.
Actually, Gass didn’t like freshwater fish before. Later, because he frequently went to China, he came into contact with many bosses who raised these two kinds of freshwater fish, so he gradually fell in love with them, and he also treated them at home. Got a set.
There were originally more than 50 colorful gods, but now half of them were killed by a few big arowanas, which is quite miserable.
But now the situation in the fish tank has stabilized. The five arowanas and more than 30 colorful angel fish have been in peace for a long time, and they seem to have found a way to get along with each other.
Gais fed the fish, then sat on the sofa again and began to think about life.
The people Catherine mentioned just now, those who may cause trouble for their family, are actually an organization called the Co-Prosperity Society.
There are many rumors about the Co-Prosperity Society.
What a long history, what elders with super abilities, what strict hierarchy...
In fact, most of the rumors are not groundless, and they still have a certain degree of truth.
But no one has confirmed it, so it can only be a rumor.
For example, the Co-Prosperity Society is very powerful. It can no longer be said to control the economic lifeline of the Lighthouse Country, but the entire Blue Star.
To put it more bluntly, nearly 70% to 80% of entrepreneurs, financial tycoons, and top politicians in Blue Star have more or less connections with the Co-Prosperity Society, and some are even co-prosperity associations. members of the association.
The Co-Prosperity Society's sphere of influence has even extended to China. Some entrepreneurs and celebrities have become members of the Co-Prosperity Society.
Of course, the upper echelons of China are still monolithic, and the Co-Prosperity Society tried their best to get in but failed.
There is no exception. Bill Gass is also a member of the Co-Prosperity Society. Otherwise, he would not have received so many resources after founding Microsoft and became the overlord of Blue Star Technology.
It’s just that now Geis has been marginalized by the Co-Prosperity Society.
(End of this chapter)