"Then when do you think we humans can really leave the earth and fly in the solar system?" Jiang Nan asked him.
"Aren't we already outside the Earth now?"
Wu Hao said with a smile, then thought for a moment, and then said: "I think according to the current development speed, it should be very fast. The launch vehicle technology is becoming more mature and reliable, the cost is getting lower and lower, and the market is becoming more and more popular.
The hotter.
This will greatly attract a huge amount of capital and resources to transfer to this field, and will also catalyze and accelerate the development of human space technology.
Nowadays, various countries and aerospace companies have their own ambitious space development plans. I think the next 20 to 30 years will be a period of intensive explosion of space projects.
On this point, I think we can actually refer to the birth of other new technologies, such as airplanes and computers. It didn’t take long from their birth to today.”
Jiang Nan nodded after hearing his answer, then looked at the manuscript in his hand, and then asked him: "Many science fiction movies now have some scenes and content involving space, such as immigration to the moon or Mars, and what about immigration to the moon or Mars?"
There are alien invasions and so on.
Let me talk about it first, let’s talk about space immigration first, what do you think?”
Wu Hao took a sip of water, then shook his head and said: "I'm actually not optimistic about this project or idea. In the next two to three hundred years, there shouldn't be conditions for large-scale immigration to other planets, even Mars or the moon, which are so close to us.
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"Why?"
Wu Hao shook his head and said: "Cost, cost determines everything.
First of all, we need to understand why we want to immigrate people to those desolate, barren alien planets. What are the good things about these alien planets?
Secondly, even if we have the ability to transport humans to these alien planets on a large scale, how will these humans survive?
In the end, why do we leave such a good earth uninhabited and choose those desolate and lifeless planets paranoidly?
Therefore, I think this situation will not happen in the next two to three hundred years, even if there are some skilled immigrants.
For example, an extraterrestrial base similar to the Antarctic scientific research station, or an 'outer space station' for temporary repairs by space operation technicians."
"Outer space station, a very interesting name." Jiang Nan said with a smile.
Wu Hao said with a smile: "It's like a temporary repair and supply point prepared for miners or crew members. It is set up on some space routes or on asteroids for spacecraft and astronauts to repair and supply.
Of course, there may also be ‘small towns’ with larger numbers of people.
But this kind of life is not necessarily good. For them who are drifting away, the earth is their home."
"You are right, the earth is our home." Jiang Nan smiled and nodded, and then continued to ask: "What about aliens? Will we be invaded and attacked by aliens? Like
It’s just like the scenes in the recently hit “Three-Body Problem”, where aliens directly wipe out our earth.”
Hehehe... Wu Hao chuckled lightly and then waved his hand.
"These are all movies, TV series and novels. As I said before, we humans are using our own narrow thoughts to imagine unknown targets, such as robots and aliens.
Let’s ask how many years ahead of us humans in cognition a civilization capable of long-distance spaceflight would be, how could it be as barbaric as us humans?
Even if such aliens really want to destroy us, do you think we humans can really fight against the civilization of the space age with our current strength?
So I think there is no need to think about this issue, let alone worry, because this is simply unfounded worry, and it is really something we can't bear if it collapses."
"Of course, you don't need to panic too much. There are more than 100 billion stars in the universe that we currently know, and there are countless planets with life in these stars. The solar system where our earth is located is just relatively remote or even in the entire galaxy.
A relatively desolate place will not attract anyone's attention at all.
The same goes for our Milky Way, which is also in a relatively desolate place in the entire universe. So finding us is as difficult as finding a needle in the sea."
Hehehehe, Jiang Nan smiled and said: "It's too far away, let's talk about something closer. Tell us about your plans in the past two years, when will you officially launch the first commercial launch vehicle? I think everyone is more interested in it.
Care about this."
If all goes well, we will launch the first commercial launch vehicle carrying a formal payload this summer or early autumn.
"Is it so fast? I heard that the development, manufacturing and launch of a rocket is very troublesome. How can you actually get it all done so quickly?" Jiang Nan said in surprise.
Wu Hao smiled and said: "We have a mature and strong R&D team, and these people have already done relevant research work before joining us, which saves us a lot of time.
Secondly, in fact, rocket technology is not complicated or mysterious. It is just about making it fly. This aspect is easy to implement.
The real difficulty lies in the carrying weight, reliability and cost. These are the technical areas we will focus on researching and conquering now and in the future."
"Well, let us look forward to the launch of your company's first commercial launch vehicle and wish you success." Jiang Nan smiled.
"Thanks!"
Jiang Nan flipped through the manuscript, and then said to Wu Hao: "After talking so much, I believe you are tired. Let's talk about something more relaxed, and then end today's visit."
Seeing Wu Hao nodding, Jiang Nan immediately asked with a smile: "Tell me about your life, what are your interests and hobbies, what is your life like besides work.
Everyone is very interested in your life."
Wu Hao thought for a while, then smiled and said: "Actually, I have many hobbies, such as music, movies, and reading books. Many of my inspirations actually come from these movies and novels.
Secondly, I usually do some exercise, such as jogging, or practice boxing with my driver. Then I find a sunny afternoon to go fishing or something.
The last thing is food, which is probably the most well-known to the outside world and the one that everyone complains about the most. Yes, I am a foodie."
Hearing his words, not only Jiang Nan, but everyone in the cabin chuckled.
"Usually at home, I cook some meals and share them with family and friends."
"How's the craftsmanship?" Jiang Nan interjected.
Wu Hao shook his head and said: "It can only be the kind that can be used, is quite delicious, but can also be eaten."
"You're so humble. I saw Miss Lin's Weibo update, and your craftsmanship is great." Jiang Nan praised.
Wu Hao smiled and shook his head and said: "She has added filters to those photos of the meals to beautify them, but they are actually not that beautiful."