Chapter 322: A simultaneous research and development plan
Sure enough, as soon as the opening was opened, everyone's interest was very high. Everyone was eager to try, as if they had countless words to express.
The first questioner directly asked the most core question that everyone is most concerned about, the future research and development direction and goals of their team.
Wu Hao smiled when he heard this question, and then said to everyone: "At this stage, our research and development goal must be a low-cost, safe and reliable large-scale launch vehicle. Only by achieving this step can we continue to carry out other aspects of research.
Research.
The first thing we have to solve is to create something from scratch. No matter what, we have to make the rocket first.
Of course, you can't just deal with it casually. If you don't make a sound, you will be a blockbuster. If you want to do it, then do it well and come up with a product that will impress others.
Regarding launch vehicles, I actually don’t know as much as all of you here. So I will only share my understanding of this aspect here for your reference only.
First of all, we need to figure out what are the most critical elements of a rocket, carrying weight, safety and reliability, and price! Everything else must be centered on these three.
For all of you, these three points are problems that you will face in the future and even in your life.
Our goal is to create an excellent launch vehicle with the largest load capacity, highest safety and reliability, and the cheapest price, so as to lay a solid foundation for our exploration of the universe.
I don’t know how to overcome these three problems, so it’s up to you to explore.”
Having said this, Wu Hao paused, glanced at everyone present, and then continued: "I don't have specific research directions and plans. This requires you to make plans based on local conditions.
Let me talk about the general research direction here. Our current top priority is to establish a complete launch vehicle research and development team.
The primary goal of this launch vehicle research and development team after its establishment is to develop our own first launch vehicle. My requirements are not high, as long as the satellite can be safely put into orbit.
The main purpose of this stage is to train the team and prepare for our next stage of the mission. Some people may think that this stage is already difficult, and it is not enough to send satellites into the sky."
Glancing at everyone, Wu Hao shook his head and said: "Not enough, far from enough. If that's all, how can we compete with the market? Let's not talk about the official-led transport rocket echelon that is far ahead. Let's just say that now, there are already two
A private company has used its own rockets to launch satellites into space (Note 1).
Even if we catch up with each other, we are still third. This world is very realistic. People will always remember who is first, but they may not remember who is third. So what we have to do is not to catch up with each other, but to
Outshine each other.”
After taking a breath, he continued: "After we have a complete and mature research team, we will officially start our research and development plan.
On the one hand, we need to use large-scale 3D printers to try to print large components on rockets, and gradually increase the share of such components.
Regarding 3D printing technology, it is now relatively mature, but major aerospace research institutions in the world are making attempts to apply this type of components to launch vehicles.
Launch vehicles using 3D printing technology have shorter manufacturing cycles, lower costs, lighter weight, and higher material strength.
This means that this type of 3D printed launch vehicle not only has a higher thrust-to-weight ratio, but also has a very low cost price, which will be very competitive in the market."
Hearing Wu Hao's plan, everyone couldn't help but start discussing in low voices. However, he did not give these people time to discuss, but continued: "On the other hand, that is to develop retractable rockets. The purpose is still the same
, that is to save launch costs as much as possible.
The reason why we have always wanted to acquire Zero Gram Aerospace before is because we admire their research and development progress on retractable rockets.
Although the acquisition failed, we will not give up in this technical field. In the future, we will not only invest more funds, but also recruit more outstanding talents.
There is always only one purpose, and that is to build a better launch vehicle."
Bang bang bang bang... When he finished speaking, everyone applauded.
Zhou Xiangming, who had been listening carefully to his speech and taking notes, sorted out his notes at this time, and then said to Wu Hao: "Mr. Wu, in fact, we have already used it in the research and development of experimental rockets at this stage.
It’s time to 3D print the build.
It’s just that although 3D printing technology has developed relatively maturely, there is still a certain gap in some finishing fields. The 3D printing technology currently on the market has not yet reached the accuracy required for transporting rocket parts.”
"If there isn't one on the market, we can develop it ourselves. Scientific research technology is something that can only be discovered bit by bit. If you want to do your job well, you must first sharpen your tools. No one can do a good job if he can do it well."
Wu Hao smiled at Zhou Xiangming and everyone: "In the field of 3D printing technology, our country has always been in the forefront of the world. We have advantages in this aspect, and we also have classic cases that can be used for reference.
Therefore, I hope that everyone can take up the courage and determination used by our predecessors to pioneer and strive to create our first place in this field.
Do you have any confidence?"
"Yes!" Although they felt a little unsure, but the mood got the better of them, everyone also shouted loudly.
"Okay, let's work hard together." Wu Hao showed a satisfied smile.
"Mr. Wu, our current scientific research conditions are very poor. Can you change us to a better place? There are also scientific research equipment, many of which we don't have yet. Can you..."
Before the technician finished speaking, Wu Hao smiled and interrupted: "I looked around here today, and it is indeed a bit crude. In this way, I will make arrangements when I get back and have someone help you find one.
A place with slightly better conditions.
At present, our new headquarters has not been completed yet, so everyone should feel aggrieved for now. As for the scientific research equipment, you can do some statistics to see what is missing, and then compile a list and submit it. I will speed up the review and approval, and then let people start to purchase it.
Of course, the first batch of 50 million funds will arrive soon, and you can use it according to your own discussion.
There is one thing about you that cannot be wasted. In this regard, the company has a special supervision and audit working group to keep an eye on it, and they caught it. Even if I love you so much, I will shed tears and kill Ma Su."
"Thank you Mr. Wu!"
Although Wu Hao gave these people a warning in the end, it still did not affect everyone's joyful mood. Especially after hearing that 50 million funds would be received immediately, it was like a person who had been poor for a long time and suddenly won 50 million yuan.
Millions of the same.
[Note 1: At 13:00 on July 25, 2019, the "Hyperbolic No. 1" rocket was launched from Jiuquan, successfully sending the payload into the predetermined orbit. This is the third time that a private rocket company in my country has attempted to launch a satellite, and it is also the first time that a satellite has been launched. success.】