"Then buy a new one. It won't cost much more anyway." Zhang Jun said happily. For him or everyone else, new ones are definitely better than second-hand ones.
While they were chatting, the convoy gradually drove towards its destination, a rocket launch test site at the end of this desert road.
This is also a rocket launch test site that Wu Hao and the others have just completed in the northwest desert. The entire rocket launch test site covers a total area of 10,000 acres. However, only a small part of the effective land is occupied, and the other parts are open space. In the future
Drought-tolerant trees and vegetation will also be planted one after another.
In order to facilitate the transportation of rockets and equipment, they also built a desert asphalt road connecting provincial roads and highways, extending into the rocket launch test site in the hinterland of the desert.
Of course, this rocket launch test site was not built casually. Not only did it need to be surveyed and submitted in advance, but it also required coordination with local and even multiple departments, which was very cumbersome. Fortunately, the aerospace authorities have already issued regulations on private aerospace.
The industry has developed a complete set of regulations and standards, and even stipulates where rocket experiments can take place, so they don't have to go to great lengths.
It was said to cover an area of 10,000 acres, but when they arrived, they discovered that the entire base was actually made up of prefabricated houses and containers.
Because the time is too short, the infrastructure of the entire base has not yet had time to start construction. Therefore, currently only some prefabricated houses and some offices converted from containers have been installed for the current launch experiment work.
"Mr. Wu, Mr. Zhang, welcome, welcome!" Yu Chengwu led a group of people forward and shook hands with them warmly.
"This is too desolate."
Zhang Jun looked at the surrounding environment with a sunhat and sunglasses on, and couldn't help but exclaimed: "You have been in this environment for more than half a month. It's really not easy."
"Haha, it's nothing, we are all used to it." Yu Chengwu grinned at Zhang Jun with his white teeth. Maybe it was because he had been exposed to the scorching sun for a long time, so this guy changed from a fair and handsome boy to a handsome guy.
, now tanned and tanned, some people thought he was working hard at some construction site moving bricks.
"Why am I seeing you alone, where is Xiang Ming?" Wu Hao asked, looking around.
Haha, Yu Chengwu gestured to a place about one kilometer away and smiled at the two of them: "At the launch site, the temperature is a bit high today. He has been watching the scene to ensure that the rocket is foolproof. The final inspection is currently underway."
"When will it be launched?" Zhang Jun couldn't help but ask.
"The launch window time given to us by the competent authorities is from 3:30 to 8:30 in the afternoon, so we have sufficient time to prepare. We initially plan to launch the first experimental rocket at 4:50 in the afternoon, and the second at 6:00
Two experimental rockets, one hour and ten minutes apart.
In this way, we will have sufficient preparation time. However, this time is not accurate. Wind gusts are easy to occur in the desert. If the wind speed is too high, the launch time may be delayed."
Wu Hao nodded when he heard this. Since they had made a decision, he would not say anything more and everything would go according to their plan.
"I came here to bring you some souvenirs this time. You arrange for someone to share a share with you. You have worked hard during this time. I will treat you all to a big meal when I get back." Wu Hao smiled at the people surrounding him.
"Hahaha, thank you, Mr. Wu, long live Mr. Wu!" Upon hearing this, all the scientific researchers cheered and smiled.
We are all young people, so we are very serious in doing this kind of career that we are interested in. Although it is a bit hard, everyone enjoys it. And Wu Hao is not bad to them. Not only does he have a generous salary, but more importantly
The most important thing is Wu Hao's appetite for them, and everyone is convinced and agrees with this big BOSS from the bottom of their hearts.
"Okay, don't stand there basking in the sun. You don't mind how dark you are. Find a place to take shelter and enjoy the cool air. By the way, the condolences I brought this time include some sunscreen and sun protection equipment.
Remember to use it later, especially girls.
All of these beautiful and handsome girls and boys have been in the desert for a few days, and they are all so tanned. If you don't take good care of yourself, your boyfriends and girlfriends won't want you when you get home, so don't rely on me then."
Ha ha ha ha……
After joking with everyone, Wu Hao and the others found a shady place to sit down, and then a staff member brought some cold fruit drinks.
In this high-latitude desert area, it is actually hot for a while at noon. As long as you avoid the sun, the temperature is not bad. Even at night, the temperature will drop a lot, and you will feel even colder at night, with a large temperature difference between day and night.
"Let me briefly introduce these two experimental rockets. They have only read the information and don't know much about it." Wu Hao pointed to some of the entourage who followed him this time.
Okay, Yu Chengwu nodded, and then said to everyone: "For this launch experiment, we have prepared a total of two rockets. They are ultra-low-cost disposable experimental rockets that use 3D printing technology and materials, and one that uses recycling technology.
A returnable, reusable experimental rocket.
These two rockets respectively represent the development directions of these two rocket technologies. One is to use ultra-low-cost disposable rockets. The biggest technical difficulty of this type of rocket is to reduce the launch cost as much as possible while ensuring safety and reliability.
Thereby improving the market competitiveness of this type of rocket.
The second one is also a way to control costs. That is to use recyclable technology to recycle the rocket intact after launch for two or more repeated launches."
"I know this. It's like SPX's Falcon 9 rocket. Have we developed this technology?" Zhang Jun's eyes lit up.
After hearing Zhang Jun's words, everyone looked at Yu Chengwu and couldn't help but feel surprised. They couldn't really have developed this technology, it would be too unreal.
Seeing everyone's reactions, Yu Chengwu smiled and shook his head and said: "The retractable technology of SPX's Falcon 9 rocket is too complicated and we have not yet mastered it, but we have thought of another retractable technology.
In fact, it is not a new technology. Lao Mi has used it decades ago. That is to use a parachute to slowly drop the first stage part of the rocket after launch without losing it, so as to achieve the purpose of recovery.
Of course, compared to the technology of decades ago, we have also made innovations in this. For example, through the grid plate rudder, we can control the landing point of the rocket and control the landing point with better accuracy.
In addition, when the rocket is about to land, the main engine will be instantly re-ignited to act as a reverse thrust. This will further slow down the landing speed and reduce the impact on the rocket body."
"Beggar version?" Hearing this, Zhang Jun couldn't help but open his mouth. After thinking for a long time, he came up with these words.
Hahahaha... everyone laughed heartily after hearing this.
