"Then buy a new one. It won't cost much more anyway." Zhang Jun said happily. For him or everyone, new ones are definitely better than second-hand ones.
While they were chatting, the convoy gradually drove towards its destination, a rocket launch test site at the end of the desert road.
This is also a rocket launch test site that Wu Hao and the others have just completed in the northwest desert. The entire rocket launch test site covers a total area of 10,000 acres. However, only a small part of the effective land is occupied, and the rest is open space, and drought-tolerant trees and vegetation will be planted in the future.
In order to facilitate the transportation of rockets and equipment, they also built a desert asphalt road connecting provincial roads and highways, extending into the rocket launch test site in the hinterland of the desert.
Of course, this rocket launch test site was not built casually. Not only did it need to be surveyed and submitted in advance, but it also required coordination with local and even multiple departments, which was very cumbersome. Fortunately, the aerospace authorities had already formulated a complete set of regulations and standards for the private aerospace industry, and even stipulated the location of rocket experiments, so they did not waste too much effort.
It was said to cover an area of 10,000 acres, but when they arrived, they discovered that the entire base was actually composed of prefabricated houses and containers.
Because the time is too short, the infrastructure of the entire base has not had time to start construction. Therefore, currently only some prefabricated houses and some offices converted from containers have been installed for the current launch experiment work.
"Mr. Wu, Mr. Zhang, welcome!" Yu Chengwu led a group of people forward and shook hands with them warmly.
"This is too desolate."
Zhang Jun looked at the surrounding environment with a sun hat and sunglasses, and couldn't help but exclaimed: "You have been in this environment for more than half a month. It's really not easy."
"Haha, it's nothing, we are all used to it." Yu Chengwu grinned at Zhang Jun with his white teeth. Maybe it was because he had been exposed to the scorching sun for a long time, so this guy used to be a fair and handsome guy, but now he is tan and tanned. Some people thought he was working hard at a construction site moving bricks.
"Why am I seeing you alone, where is Xiang Ming?" Wu Hao asked, looking around.
Haha, Yu Chengwu gestured to a place about one kilometer away and smiled at the two of them: "At the launch site, the temperature is a bit high today. He has been watching the scene to ensure that the rocket is foolproof. The final inspection is currently underway."
"When will it be launched?" Zhang Jun couldn't help but ask.
"The launch window time given to us by the competent authorities is from 3:30 to 8:30 in the afternoon, so we have sufficient time to prepare. We initially plan to launch the first experimental rocket at 4:50 in the afternoon, and the second at 6:00 two experimental rockets, one hour and ten minutes apart.
This way, there will be plenty of preparation time among us. However, this time is not accurate. Wind gusts are prone to occur in the desert. If the wind speed is too high, the launch time may be delayed. "
Wu Hao nodded when he heard this. Since they had already decided, he would not say anything more and everything would go according to their plan.
"I'm here to bring you some condolences. You arrange for someone to share a share with you. You've all worked hard during this period. I'll treat you all to a big meal when I get back." Wu Hao smiled at the people surrounding him.
"Hahaha, thank you, Mr. Wu, long live Mr. Wu!" Upon hearing this, all the scientific researchers cheered and smiled.
We are all young people, so we are very serious about doing this kind of career that interests us. Although it was a bit hard, everyone enjoyed it. Moreover, Wu Hao was not bad to them. Not only did he have a generous salary, but more importantly, Wu Hao showed his appetite for them. Everyone was convinced and agreed with this big boss from the bottom of their hearts.
"Okay, don't stand in the sun anymore. You're too dark. Find a place to take shelter and enjoy the cool air. By the way, the condolences I brought this time include some sunscreen and sun protection equipment. Remember to use it later, especially girls.
All the girls and boys who were originally very beautiful and handsome have become so tanned after only being in the desert for a few days. If you don't take good care of yourself, your boyfriend and girlfriend won't want you when you get home, so don't rely on me then. "
Ha ha ha ha……
After joking with everyone, Wu Hao and the others found a shady place to sit down, and then a staff member brought some cold fruit drinks.
In this high-latitude desert area, it is actually hot for a while at noon. As long as you avoid the sun, the temperature is not bad. The temperature will even drop a lot at night, and you will feel even colder at night, with a large temperature difference between day and night.
"Let me briefly introduce these two experimental rockets. They have only read the information and don't know much about them." Wu Hao pointed to some of the entourage who followed him this time.
Okay, Yu Chengwu nodded, and then said to everyone: "We have prepared a total of two rockets for this launch experiment. They are an ultra-low-cost disposable experimental rocket using 3D printing technology and materials, and a recycling technology. A return-type reusable experimental rocket.
These two rockets respectively represent the development directions of these two rocket technologies. One is to use ultra-low-cost disposable rockets. The biggest technical difficulty of this type of rocket is to reduce the launch cost as much as possible while ensuring safety and reliability, thereby improving the market competitiveness of this type of rocket.
The second one is also a way to control costs. That is to use recyclable technology to recycle the rocket intact after launch for two or more repeated launches. "
"I know this. It's like SPX's Falcon 9 rocket. Have we developed this technology?" Zhang Jun's eyes lit up.
After hearing Zhang Jun's words, everyone looked at Yu Chengwu and couldn't help but feel surprised. It would be too unreal to think that this technology had really been developed.
Seeing everyone's reactions, Yu Chengwu smiled and shook his head and said: "The recyclable technology of SPX's Falcon 9 rocket is too complicated and we have not yet mastered it, but we have thought of another retractable technology.
In fact, it is not a new technology, Laomi has used it decades ago. That is to use a parachute to slowly drop the first stage part of the rocket after launch without losing it, so as to achieve the purpose of recovery.
Of course, compared to the technology of decades ago, we have also made innovations in this. For example, through the grid plate rudder, we can control the landing point of the rocket and better control the landing point accuracy.
In addition, when the rocket is about to land, the main engine will be instantly re-ignited to act as a reverse thrust. This further slows down the landing speed and reduces the impact on the rocket body. "
"Beggar version?" Hearing this, Zhang Jun couldn't help but open his mouth. After thinking for a long time, he came up with these words.
Hahahaha... everyone laughed heartily after hearing this.
