Under the guidance of Yu Chengwu and others, Wu Hao and Zhang Jun took everyone to the temporary rocket launch control center built and assembled from containers.
It is said that it is assembled and built from containers, but in fact it uses the frame of the container and then puts it together in many pieces. There is a lot of space inside.
And indeed, as Yu Chengwu said, the environment inside is very good, and it doesn't look like a temporary building built in the desert at all.
The internal layout is similar to that of a general control center. In addition to two large full-body screens on the two walls, the room is also divided into multiple work areas with various types of equipment scattered throughout.
When they walked in, everyone who was working stood up and applauded. Upon seeing this, Wu Hao smiled and pressed his hands, indicating that everyone should continue working.
Yu Chengwu also introduced the people in front of him: "These are leaders sent by our aerospace department. These are local comrades from the public security and firefighting departments."
"Hello, thank you for your hard work." Wu Hao shook hands with these people one by one. These people are not old, generally in their twenties and thirties.
It sounds like it was just an ordinary rocket launch experiment. These people came here just to show off, so no important leaders came.
"Mr. Wu, why didn't you notify us in advance when you came, so that we could be ready? I heard that you set up this rocket launch test site in our autonomous prefecture. Our state leaders were very happy and said it was an honor for our state.
I just heard that you and Mr. Zhang are here in person. Our leaders have promised to entertain you well. They are on their way here. "A local cadre in his thirties held his hand and said excitedly.
Well, Wu Hao didn't want to see these people, so he immediately smiled and replied: "Thank you, thank you for the strong local support. But please tell everyone, don't travel so hard to get here. We have a tight schedule, and we will finish the launch experiment after I have to leave. Wait until next time. I will definitely visit them in person next time."
He actually knew why these people were so enthusiastic. They were just here for his money. Normally these people couldn't see him. How could they let this opportunity go?
Of course, it is understandable for these people to hold on to a glimmer of hope and find opportunities to attract investment in the places they govern.
But for technology companies like Haoyu Technology, such a remote place really has no investment value. So instead of wasting time and energy meeting these people, it would be better not to meet them.
"One hour countdown to prepare before rocket No. 1 launches."
"Yes, there is a one-hour countdown to prepare. Security personnel will be on hand to inspect the site to ensure that no idlers enter and stay in the martial law area."
"The ground recovery team is investigating the location where the rocket may have crashed to ensure that no idlers stay in the crash area."
"The weather monitoring team pays close attention to the passing airflow and instantaneous microclimate changes in the area. In particular, it monitors the wind speed in the station to ensure that the entire launch mission is foolproof."
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As orders were issued one after another, everyone in the entire command and control center began to get busy.
Wu Hao did not bother him. Instead, he sat in the guest seats at the back with local people and paid close attention to everything.
Through several screens, Wu Hao and the others could clearly see the real-time status of the two rockets in the launch site. According to the plan, the first one-time low-cost experimental rocket made of 3D printed materials will be launched first.
So Wu Hao and the others were all focusing on this experimental rocket, which was completely white and had the words 'Haoyu Aerospace' printed on it.
This rocket is composed of upper and lower stages, with a total height of 15.6 meters, a weight of 793 kilograms, and a maximum flight altitude of about 150 kilometers.
The rocket uses a new mixed liquid fuel that is independently proportioned by the R&D team. Of course, Wu Hao's 'guidance' is indispensable for this. This test is also to test the reliability and related test flight performance data of this new mixed liquid fuel.
"Thirty minutes countdown, all personnel in the launch site will be evacuated."
As Yu Chengwu's order was issued, the staff conducting final inspections at the launch site also began to get on the vehicle to evacuate, and the rocket also entered the final preparation stage before the test flight.
"Start charging and start the pre-flight rocket body system self-check program."
The atmosphere in the control center is very solemn, and everyone is devoted to their work. As for Yu Chengwu, who was standing in the command position with a serious face, he was always watching the data flashing on the big screen for fear of missing it.
At this time, Zhou Xiangming, wearing a red protective suit, hurried in from outside. It could be seen that there were still some traces of wind damage on his dark face, and there was some dust hanging on his hair.
After seeing Wu Hao, he quickly walked over to him: "Mr. Wu."
"Well, thank you for your hard work." Wu Hao held his hand tightly and said with concern on his face: "Why did you end up like this? You must have been too careless to take care of yourself.
Although we are men, we should still pay attention to not finding a wife when the time comes. "
"Haha, I'm used to it." Zhou Xiangming touched his hair, then looked at the data on the big screen and said, "How is the situation?"
"Everything is normal, Cheng Wu is taking command." Wu Hao said with a smile.
Zhou Xiangming nodded, then stepped forward and stared at the screen, ignoring him.
Wu Hao can also understand this. After all, everyone in the launch experiment center is focused on this rocket, and it is difficult to take into account other things. Let alone him, even the parents and family of these people would probably not be in the mood to take care of them.
"Entering launch countdown, ten minutes to prepare!"
Following this order, the test rocket at the launch site no longer appeared on the big screen. At the same time, the red countdown numbers next to it are also decreasing rapidly.
The entire control is within the center, except for the staff who are concentrating. Everyone else also focused their attention on the big screen and silently recited the countdown numbers in their hearts.
"Five minutes to prepare!"
"Damn, why are you so nervous?" Zhang Jun clenched his fists and couldn't help but cursed while looking at the picture on the big screen.
Wu Hao smiled when he heard this, and then patted his arm to reassure him. Although no one has said anything here today, he knows that the launch success rate of this experimental rocket is only fifty percent, half and half, or even lower.
Of course he wanted to succeed, but he was also prepared to fail. Even for a moment, he was already thinking about how he would speak to comfort everyone present if he failed.
"One minute countdown to prepare, fifty seconds, forty seconds, thirty seconds, twenty seconds!"
"Ten, nine, eight,... one, ignite, take off!"
