At the same time, on the other side.
United States, Texas.
At SpaceX's headquarters, Elon Musk is organizing the company's executives to discuss the company's future development direction and areas.
After NASA and the government decided to end competition with China in the space field, major aerospace companies in the United States fell into confusion about the future.
After all, for major private aerospace companies, most of their orders and business areas are linked to the authorities.
Without the orders from NASA and the government's policy support for the space field, it would be impossible to support the numerous private aerospace companies in the United States just relying on the current demand for space from private companies.
Especially after the authorities have massively reduced investment in the development of the aerospace field, how the major private aerospace companies can survive is a major issue.
Of course, for SpaceX, survival is not a big problem.
First of all, they have already deployed in the space field and built the Starlink satellite constellation. Coupled with the mature Falcon Starship recyclable launch technology, SpaceX has almost monopolized at least half of the launch orders from Western countries in recent years.
In addition, their boss made the right bet in the last election. Musk, who has the power of being a dragon, was able to obtain resources and orders in the aerospace field from NASA and the government.
After all, the United States has just given up on continuing to compete in the space field, not completely stopped developing aerospace technology.
On the contrary, from another perspective, they have repealed a series of provisions such as the Wolf Act and the New Competition Act, and restored friendly relations with China in the aerospace field. A series of cooperation will actually stimulate some aerospace companies.
Development of the field.
For example, the development of the moon and Mars.
Although it is said that after they have restored friendly relations with China in the aerospace field, many developments in the space field will reach cooperation with China.
Especially in the area of ​​aerospace transportation capacity, most of the earth-lunar materials may even be transferred, and orders for earth-fire material transportation may be sent to China. After all, compared with their own traditional chemical fuel launch vehicles, the Chinese electric propulsion engine aerospace
Airplanes do have more advantages and are cheaper.
But no matter what, as long as the United States participates in the development of the moon and Mars, it will inevitably need relevant equipment and technology.
For example, the mining of mineral resources on the moon, the construction of lunar bases, etc., all require related mining equipment and construction robots, etc.
Nowadays, aerospace companies in the United States are accelerating their deployment in related fields.
After all, it is difficult for them to obtain orders related to aerospace loads on a large scale. If they do not change their thinking and direction in time, bankruptcy and death will be waiting for them.
SpaceX is no exception. Today, SpaceX is gradually giving up its investment in research and development of recyclable launch vehicles to Mars, and is instead transferring funds to technology fields related to space development.
For Musk, although this is a bit difficult to accept, he has been repeatedly hit by Xinghai Research Institute in the aerospace field and now he can accept this reality.
After all, there is nothing you can do if you don't accept it, especially for high-tech companies like them. Once competitors make crushing technological breakthroughs in the fields they deploy, it will be almost difficult for other companies to survive.
This is like the American presidential election, winner takes all.
Of course, in fact, it is difficult to achieve this kind of development in the field of science and technology.
After all, under normal circumstances, most technologies develop through breakthroughs step by step, just like silicon-based chips.
Although Moore's Law predicts that the number of components that can be accommodated on a single chip will double every 18-24 months, and its performance will also double.
It seems like a leap in development and breakthrough, but in fact it is still within a controllable range.
It's just that this time their competitor is Professor Xu, who never plays by the rules.
Not to mention Moore's Law, the entire United States has no idea what advanced technologies and products it will take out of Doraemon's pocket at the next moment.
Therefore, there is not much to say about the failure in the aerospace field. I can only say that it was bad luck when I encountered that freak.
Musk has decided that in the future, he will avoid all areas where Professor Xu is involved in research and development, or make arrangements in advance, and then sell the company to him or follow suit.
Just like Neuralink brain-computer interface company, although it is a pity that the "Neural Lace" technology changed hands, he does not regret the transaction.
After all, Neuralink brain-computer interface company helped him switch back to lithium-sulfur battery technology.
With breakthroughs in controllable fusion technology and the ultra-large capacity of lithium-sulfur batteries, new energy vehicles are rapidly replacing traditional oil vehicles.
As a typical representative of new energy vehicles, his Tesla's stock price has risen gratifyingly, and both Wall Street and investors have much higher expectations for him than before.
In the past year, the money he recovered from the stock market with the help of Tesla exceeded the original market value of Neuralink brain-computer interface company.
At this moment, the door to the conference room was pushed open.
A female assistant in uniform walked in with long legs and whispered a few words in Musk's ear quickly.
After hearing the assistant's report, Musk frowned.
He looked at the vice president sitting below him and said, "Gwen, please continue to host the meeting. I have something to do at the moment."
After saying that, he stood up and left the conference room.
In the president's office, two middle-aged men in suits and ties were sitting on the sofa waiting. When Musk opened the door and walked in, the two quickly stood up.
"Sorry, Mr. Musk, I didn't make an appointment with you in advance because of the emergency. I hope you can forgive me."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! After a simple apology, the middle-aged man walking in front took out his ID from his pocket and continued: "I am from the CIA.
David Cohen.”
After staring at the other party's ID for a while, Musk raised his head and looked at the other party with a hint of interest in his eyes.
"Deputy Director of the CIA? When can I let you visit me in person?"
After asking with interest, he looked at his assistant and said, "Make me a cup of coffee."
After a slight pause, he looked at the two people opposite and asked casually: "What would you like to drink?"
Standing opposite, David Cohen was about to refuse and tell the other party not to waste time, but when he thought that the person in front of him would be a popular person in front of Mr. President, he stopped his patience.
"Two cups of coffee, please."
"OK."
Musk nodded, then walked to the sofa and sat down. After a while, after the coffee was served, he picked up a cup, took a sip, looked at the deputy director of the CIA, and asked curiously.
"Director David, I wonder why you came to see me personally?"
Without intending to waste time, David Cohen asked directly: "Mr. Musk, we have learned that you sold the Neuralink brain-computer interface company you founded two years ago, right?"
Hearing this familiar name, Musk did not respond, nodded, and said: "Yes, is there any problem? This transaction has been reviewed by the Business Council."
David Cohen: "Of course there is a problem. Do you know whose hands Neuralink is now?"
Hearing this question, Musk shook his head gently and said: "This is just a normal business transaction. Does it have anything to do with who owns the Neuralink brain-computer interface company?"
Of course he knows who owns Neuralink now, but he won't say anything about it.
Of course, it took a lot of effort to obtain the license for lithium-sulfur battery technology from Professor Xu, and the transaction partner was Neuralink Brain-Computer Interface Company.
Of course, he didn't know very well whether the CIA had this information. But whether the CIA knew it or not, it was impossible for him to admit it.
Anyway, there have been many circles in the middle. As long as he does not admit that he has traded a high-tech enterprise such as the Brain Computer Interface Company to China, which is on the business list, no one can do anything to him.
Even if the authorities eventually find out that Neuralink is in the hands of Professor Xu, he can still use the excuse of not knowing to get over it.
David Cohen frowned and did not bother to ask Musk anymore. He took out a yellow brown paper bag from his chest, took out a document from it and handed it over.
He took the report document with some curiosity, and his eyes fell on the news headlines above.
When he saw the two lines of black and bold text, he was stunned for a moment.
“Brain-computer interface chip, bionic intelligent prosthetic technology?”
David Cohen nodded and said solemnly: "China has made major breakthroughs in brain-computer interface chip technology and bionic intelligent prosthetic technology."
"According to the investigation, one of the components behind Starlight Virtual Reality Technology Co., Ltd. is the Neuralink brain-computer interface company you sold two years ago!"
"We have enough reasons to suspect that you are selling prohibited technology business to China!"
Musk was not frightened by the other party's words. Musk said impatiently: "This transaction was approved by the business manager. If you have anything you want to trace, just go to the business manager yourself. I don't have any."
Any relationship."
"Or is the CIA trying to investigate me?"
He frowned at Musk's attitude, but David Cohen didn't say anything. He then said: "I can't tell in the investigation, but if possible, I need your cooperation."
"Cooperate?"
David Cohen nodded and said: "After our investigation, we found that the core basic technology of the brain-computer interface chip launched by Starlight Virtual Reality Technology Company comes from...at least part of it comes from Neuralink's "Neural Lace" technology
.”
After a slight pause, he looked at Elon Musk, who was sitting opposite, and continued in a deep voice: "After discussions at the White Room meeting, Business Master is ready to launch an investigation into the legality of the acquisition of Neuralink Brain-Computer Interface Company."
To be continued...