Chapter 1,189 Making growing potatoes on Mars a reality
"Secondly, everyone pays attention to our second-stage rocket part. There is an additional device, which is our foldable flying wing.
This time, we will conduct a fixed-point landing experiment of the second-stage rocket. This foldable flying wing will be one of the secret magic weapons for safely returning to the atmosphere.
Finally, in terms of thrust, this Jianmu-2 modified rocket has increased the rocket's low-Earth orbit carrying capacity from 4.2 tons to more than six tons, which can be said to be increased by nearly half. This also means that it can
Transporting heavier spacecraft into space.”
In addition to the launch process, there are also many aspects of this recovery work. For example, we will carry out off-site recovery of the first-stage rocket. Then there is the aerial recovery of the two halves of the fairing. Finally, the re-entry and fixed-point landing of the second-stage rocket
Experiment." Yu Chengwu introduced with a smile.
"Regarding the re-entry and fixed-point landing experiment of the second-stage rocket, some experts analyzed that this is the recovery experiment of the second-stage rocket. I don't know whether this news is correct.
In addition, what does it mean if the experiment is successful and how it will help our aerospace field." Susie continued to ask.
"Uh, that's the question..." Yu Chengwu hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded and said: "We are currently only conducting an experiment and exploration on the recyclability technology of the second-stage rocket. Whether it can be successful or not, this is not yet
must.
This does not mean that the experiment is successful, and the second-stage rocket can be recycled and reused like the first-stage rocket.
That's not the case. In fact, there are many conditions and requirements that determine whether the second-stage rocket can be recycled. It does not mean that it can be done with this technology.
First of all, we are a commercial aerospace company, and all our projects are centered around the four words commercial aerospace.
Others will not give us a penny. In addition to the huge allocations and support from our parent company, our research funds need to be solved by ourselves.
To put it bluntly, we have to support ourselves.
Therefore, cost and profit are always the primary issues before us. We cannot ignore costs like other institutions, we cannot do this.
Therefore, before undertaking a project, we must first consider the cost and whether the project is profitable.
Take this two-stage rocket recovery technology project as an example. If it costs too much, then we have to consider it carefully. If its input and output are not proportional, and the cost of recycling is much higher than the cost of remanufacturing, then
It's not worth it, so we have to abandon this project.
At present, we are only in the early stages of exploration, and we still don’t know how it will turn out.
However, we are still very optimistic about the development prospects of this technology itself. If this project can succeed, it will mean that we can greatly reduce the cost of a single launch, thereby reducing the launch price to the lowest. For us humans
The peaceful use of space has laid a solid foundation for us humans to enter the universe on a large scale.
At that time, space travel will no longer be the exclusive preserve of the rich. At that time, you only need to pay a fee that is not much more than a plane ticket, and you can board a spacecraft and experience the wonderful journey of weightlessness for a day or a few days in the universe.
Even if the technology matures in the future, our ordinary people can go to the moon or even Mars to start an interstellar journey between stars."
"The dream you mentioned is too far away. Can we see this? In addition, is the 'Oasis 1' expandable inflatable experimental space capsule you launched this time also serving the purpose of space tourism and interstellar travel?"
What about preparations for exploration?" Susie took the opportunity to ask.
Hearing Su Qian's question, Yu Chengwu laughed heartily, and then looked at Su Qian and replied readily: "Yes, our generation will see it, and this day is not far away.
You are right. Our Oasis 1 expandable and inflatable experimental space capsule is indeed preparing for us humans to stay in space for a long time in the future and to interact with alien planets, such as the moon, Mars, Enceladus and other planets.
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Whether it is space, the moon, Mars, or even Enceladus, their environments are very harsh.
For us humans to survive, we must first have a shelter, as well as sufficient water, air, and food.
Water Source We have currently detected that there are considerable reserves of glaciers in the South Pole of the Moon and the South Pole of Mars, and NASA scientists have also discovered liquid water that flows with the seasons on the surface of Mars.
This also lays a very important foundation for our human production, because we all know that water is the source of life.
With water, we can separate the oxygen from the water for us to breathe.
So there are only two problems before us now, housing and food.
In space, the only way we can obtain resources is to rely on supplies from the earth. This method is not only inefficient, but also very difficult and costly.
So currently, we can only maintain a few astronauts to survive on the space station. If there are more people, more materials will be consumed, and the cost will be huge.
Compared with materials, the construction of the space station is a huge project. To build and transport a space capsule of several tons and dozens of tons into space, and then build a narrow living space of several square meters and dozens of square meters, this may be the most expensive project on earth.
house.
When we study and test this inflatable experimental space capsule, we hope to use lower costs to build a larger activity space for our astronauts. This can accommodate more people and more experimental equipment.
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Even like I said, if there is enough space, why not grow vegetables in space? This is our exclusive talent."
Hahaha... Susie laughed when she heard his answer, then immediately suppressed her smile and motioned for him to continue.
Yu Chengwu nodded and continued: "The same goes for lunar exploration and Mars exploration. If we humans want to give birth there, we must have a living space. The landing cabin we launch to alone is obviously too small.
If you want to build a scientific research station, it will be on the moon and Mars, which are far away from the earth, or even farther away on Enceladus. Therefore, this is a time-consuming and labor-intensive project that is difficult to complete in a short time.
At this time, this inflatable experimental space capsule can perfectly solve this problem. We can even use this inflatable inflatable space capsule to build a huge living experimental base for more people to live in.
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Moreover, we can also set aside a special area to grow vegetables as much as we want, so that the story of growing potatoes on Mars is no longer just a plot in the movie, but a real life."
