"Then when do you think we humans can truly leave the earth and soar in the solar system?" Jiang Nan asked him.
"Aren't we already outside the Earth now?"
Wu Hao said with a smile, then thought for a moment, and then said: "I think according to the current development speed, it should be very fast. The launch vehicle technology is becoming more mature and reliable, the cost is getting lower and lower, and the market is becoming more and more popular." The hotter.
This will greatly attract a huge amount of capital and resources to transfer to this field, and will also catalyze and accelerate the development of human space technology.
Nowadays, various countries and aerospace companies have their own ambitious space development plans. I think the next 20 to 30 years will be a period of intensive explosion of space projects.
On this point, I think we can actually refer to the birth of other new technologies, such as airplanes and computers. It didn’t take long from their birth to today. "
Jiang Nan nodded after hearing his answer, then looked at the manuscript in his hand, and then asked him: "Many science fiction movies now have some scenes and content involving space, such as immigration to the moon or Mars, and also There are alien invasions and so on.
Let me talk about it first. Let’s talk about space immigration first. What do you think? "
Wu Hao took a sip of water, then shook his head and said: "I'm actually not optimistic about this project or idea. In the next two to three hundred years, there shouldn't be conditions for large-scale immigration to other planets, even Mars or the moon, which are so close to us. .”
"Why?"
Wu Hao shook his head and said: "Cost, cost determines everything.
First of all, we need to understand why we want to immigrate people to those desolate, barren alien planets. What are the good things about these alien planets?
Secondly, even if we have the ability to transport humans to these alien planets on a large scale, how will these humans survive?
In the end, why do we leave such a good earth uninhabited and choose those desolate and lifeless planets paranoidly?
Therefore, I think this situation will not happen in the next two to three hundred years, even if there are some skilled immigrants.
For example, an alien base similar to the Antarctic scientific research station, or an 'outer space station' for temporary repairs by space operation technicians. "
"Outer space station, a very interesting name." Jiang Nan said with a smile.
Wu Hao smiled and said: "It's just like this kind of temporary repair and supply point prepared for miners or crew members, set up on some space routes or on asteroids for spacecraft and astronauts to repair and supply.
Of course, there may also be 'small towns' with larger numbers of people.
However, this kind of life is not necessarily good. For them who are drifting away, the earth is their home. "
"You are right, the earth is our home." Jiang Nan smiled and nodded, and then continued to ask: "What about the aliens? Will we be invaded and attacked by aliens? Like It’s like the scenes in the recently hit “The Three-Body Problem”, where aliens directly wipe out our earth.”
Hehehehe... Wu Hao chuckled lightly, and then waved his hand.
“These are movies and TV dramas and, as I said before, we humans are using our own narrow thoughts to imagine unknown targets, such as robots and aliens.
Just ask how many years ahead of us humans in cognition a civilization capable of long-distance space travel would be, how could it be as barbaric as us humans?
Even if such aliens really want to destroy us, do you think we humans can really fight against the civilization of the space age with our current strength?
So I think there is no need to think about this issue, let alone worry, because this is simply unfounded worry. If the naivety collapses, it is not something we can bear. "
"Of course, you don't need to panic too much. There are more than 100 billion stars in the universe that we currently know, and there are countless planets with life in these stars. The solar system where our earth is located is just relatively remote or even in the entire galaxy. A relatively desolate place would not attract anyone's attention at all.
The same goes for our Milky Way Galaxy, which is also in a relatively desolate place in the entire universe. So trying to find us is as difficult as finding a needle in the sea. "
Hehehehe, Jiang Nan smiled and said: "It's too far away, let's talk about something closer. Tell us about your plans in the past two years, when will you officially launch the first commercial launch vehicle? I think everyone is more familiar with it. Care about this.”
If all goes well, it should be this summer or early autumn when we will launch the first commercial launch vehicle carrying a formal payload.
"Is it so fast? I heard that the development, manufacturing and launch of a rocket is very troublesome. How can you actually get it all done so quickly?" Jiang Nan asked in surprise.
Wu Hao said with a smile: “We have a mature and strong R&D team, and these people have already done relevant research work before joining us, which saves us a lot of time.
Secondly, in fact, rocket technology is not complicated or mysterious. It is just about making it fly. This aspect is easy to implement.
The real difficulty lies in the carrying weight, reliability and cost. These are the technical areas that we will focus on researching and conquering now and in the future. "
"Well, let's look forward to your company's first commercial launch and wish you success." Jiang Nan smiled.
"Thanks!"
Jiang Nan flipped through the manuscript and then said to Wu Hao: "After talking so much, I believe you are tired. Let's talk about something more relaxed and end today's visit."
Seeing Wu Hao nodding, Jiang Nan immediately asked with a smile: "Let's talk about your life, what are your hobbies and interests, what is your life like besides work.
Everyone is full of interest in your life. "
Wu Hao thought for a moment, then smiled and said: "Actually, I have many hobbies, such as music, movies, and reading books. Many of my inspirations actually come from these movies.
Secondly, I usually do some exercise, such as jogging, or practicing boxing with my driver. Another option is to find a sunny afternoon and go fishing or something.
The last thing is food, which is probably the most well-known to the outside world and the one that everyone complains about the most. Yes, I am a foodie. "
After hearing his words, not only Jiang Nan, but everyone in the cabin chuckled.
"Usually at home, I cook some meals and share them with family and friends."
"How's the craftsmanship?" Jiang Nan interjected.
Wu Hao shook his head and said: "It can only be the kind that can be handled, said to be a lot of delicious food, but can also be eaten."
"You're so humble. I saw Miss Lin's Weibo update. Your craftsmanship is great." Jiang Nan praised.
Wu Hao smiled and shook his head and said: "She has added filters to those photos of food to make her look beautiful. In fact, they are not that beautiful."
