Northwest, Northwest Research Base Airport, a business jet landed smoothly on the runway, and then slowly taxied to the tarmac.
There are already two medium-sized official cars parked on the tarmac, and several people are waiting there eagerly.
The business jet was steady and the cabin door opened. Wu Hao took the lead and walked out of the cabin door. Behind him was Zhang Jun, who had just returned from the capital.
This should be said to be one of the few times Zhang Jun has come to the Northwest Research Base. The main reason why he came with him was to relax his mind and body. There was no way, this trip to the capital was too laborious.
Zhang Jun's trip to the capital this time did not actually meet their expectations. Originally, Wu Hao and the others expected to reach a relevant cooperation agreement with the aerospace department to undertake the personnel and cargo transportation tasks of the space station, but this did not happen.
Despite their best efforts, their manned spacecraft and launch vehicles were only included in the list of relevant mission considerations, and no specific contract agreement was reached.
In other words, in related missions in the future, the aerospace department may choose their manned spacecraft and launch vehicles, but it is unclear when this will happen. The other party has not signed a relevant specific contract with them.
In this regard, Wu Hao also called and asked the relevant leaders, who also clarified some of their and their superiors' worries or worries. Although the single task quotation given by Wu Hao and the others can be said to be far lower than theirs.
The mission cost has been budgeted, but if we really choose and rely too much on them, what will happen to the original rocket and spacecraft systems? With such a huge investment, we can't just abandon them.
Therefore, the leaders consider that they may be able to walk on two legs in the future. In other words, they will be given some tasks, but they will not be completely dependent on them. They will still be aware of their own spacecraft and rocket systems. Wu Hao and the others will only assist and
Replenish.
As for the expansion and commercial operation projects of the Tiangong Space Station, the leaders of the aerospace department have shown great interest and have a very detailed understanding of Wu Hao's related plans. They have also held several expert demonstration meetings to discuss this aspect.
conducted research on their project and finally gave their approval for this project.
However, it has not been decided directly. A major project like this must be voted on and announced at a later date, so if they wait patiently, it should not be a big problem. There are also some more specific issues and matters that need to be discussed. In short, it will take about half an hour.
It will definitely not be finalized for a while.
Although it is very helpless, there is nothing we can do. We cannot rush this matter, we can only wait patiently.
So this also made Zhang Jun feel exhausted after his trip to the capital, and he felt a little out of shape for a few days after coming back. When he learned that Wu Hao was coming to the northwest, he proposed to follow him around. Wu Hao was a little surprised when he heard this, but
He also nodded in agreement. Anyway, it is very convenient to travel by private plane, so it is not a problem.
Mr. Wu and Mr. Zhang welcome to the Northwest Research Center. Qi Guangkun, the head of the Northwest Research Base, smiled at Wu Hao and Zhang Jun and said.
Haha, Lao Qi, long time no see. Wu Hao smiled and shook hands with Qi Guangkun, and then greeted him cordially.
Yes, the last time was at the beginning of the year. Qi Guangkun responded with a smile.
Thank you for your hard work. Wu Hao expressed condolences, then waved and said, "Let's go, get in the car and say, this car is hot."
The Northwest Research Base is located in the hinterland of the Gobi Desert. It was already over June and the weather was very hot. So when they got off the plane, Wu Hao and the others felt the heat wave on the Gobi desert hitting their faces. After standing under the sun for a long time,
Sweat started to form on my forehead.
With that said, Wu Hao got into the car first, Zhang Jun also sat next to Wu Hao, and Qi Guangkun sat opposite.
Zhang Jun wiped the sweat from his neck with a wet wipe. Looking at the bare and empty airport, he couldn't help but said to Qi Guangkun: "I said, Lao Qi, why didn't you mention planting some trees beside the airport?
It’s too sunny.”
Um... Hearing Zhang Jun's words, Wu Hao couldn't help but have a black line on his forehead, while Qi Guangkun smiled awkwardly, and then explained to Zhang Jun.
"Mr. Zhang, you cannot plant trees near the airport because it will block the view of the aircraft taking off and landing. In addition, fallen leaves will float to the runway, which will be sucked into the engine when the aircraft takes off, thus causing danger.
Finally, the most important thing is that if there are trees, it will attract birds to come and rest and build nests, which will seriously affect the safety of aircraft taking off and landing. So generally, there cannot be trees near the airport."
Speaking of this, Qi Guangkun changed his tone and said with a smile: "However, our Biological and Life Sciences Research Center seems to be studying the cultivation of a kind of drought-resistant coniferous turf. It is said that this turf is derived from camel thorns and some drought-resistant plants in the desert.
Relevant drought-tolerant genes are extracted from the plant and then transgenic into related turf grass species. The turf cultivated in this way is not only drought-resistant, salt-alkali-resistant, and barren-resistant, but also has developed root systems and tenacious vitality, and can play a very good role in windbreak and sand fixation.
, and soil and water conservation.
At present, this kind of turf has been tested on a small scale, and I heard that the results are good. I think that after this drought-tolerant coniferous turf variety is developed, it will be planted on a large scale in the airport and surrounding areas of the base, and the entire area will be covered.
The exposed surface of the Gobi desert is completely covered, making it truly an oasis.”
Zhang Jun showed a look of surprise when he heard this, but then he became interested in this kind of drought-resistant coniferous turf: "This kind of drought-resistant coniferous turf can be used for greening around cities, roads, and important facilities in some arid desert areas.
As well as windproof and sand fixation work, the commercial value is still relatively high, but it needs to be promoted well."
Hearing Zhang Jun mention this, Wu Hao smiled helplessly. As expected, this guy has a very keen sense of business, and he has already thought about future commercial operations.
Driving out of the airport, we drove onto an asphalt road leading to the living area of the base. There were very dense green plants on both sides of the asphalt road, which seemed to be very fine and numerous. Looking into the distance, you could see a bright color, like
Like a mirror.
Why do I feel that the area of this solar power plant has expanded compared to the last time I came here? Zhang Jun said while looking out the window.
Qi Guangkun smiled and nodded in reply: "Yes, because the power consumption of the base has soared, we have once again expanded the scale of the solar power plant according to relevant needs, doubling its overall power generation compared to before.
In addition, we have also expanded the scale of wind energy plants and added many new windmills, increasing their overall power generation by about 80%.
Finally, we also built a new molten salt tower solar thermal power station over there to ensure 24-hour uninterrupted power supply for the entire base, that one over there!" Qi Guangkun pointed at the bright spot in the distance outside the window.