Chapter 468 Rocket Launch
Although Bangzi Country advocates "the body and the soil are the same", the performance of Yuanfang's cars is too strong.
Even if the local car companies in Bangzi China are strong, they are far from rivals of Yuanfang Automobile.
In the first month, Yuanfang Auto's sales exceeded 5,000 units. Even after including tariffs, Yuanfang Auto is still high-quality and low-priced, and can be called the most cost-effective family car.
As the reputation spread, Yuanfang Auto's sales surged again in a short period of time.
When the first month's sales were released, Gao Yuan was shocked. The sales volume actually reached 50,000 units.
You must know that Yuanfang Automobile's domestic sales volume is about 150,000 units per month, which is equivalent to one-third of China's domestic sales.
Of course, this is just because Yuanfang Automobile first entered the Chinese market, and I am afraid it will not have such high sales in the future. A monthly sales volume of 20,000 to 30,000 units would be considered good.
When Yuanfang Auto was first launched in China, sales were high in the first month, and then stabilized.
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Time flies to early September.
Gao Yuan's figure appeared in Australia.
The most important thing for him to do in Australia this time is to visit the rocket launch.
After nearly a year of preparations, in-depth cooperation with Musk and a large amount of investment regardless of cost, the space rocket is finally about to be launched.
As soon as they arrived in Australia, Gao Yuan joined Musk and went to the launch base together.
"President Gao, we are about to usher in the most glorious moment since our cooperation." Musk said excitedly, "A total of two rockets will be launched this time, which will carry 60 robots and six tons of Y alloy to establish a preliminary base on the moon. "
During Musk's excited introduction, Gao Yuan glimpsed two launch pads towering in the distance.
Two rockets hundreds of meters high are already in place.
"Look there, Mr. Gao, there is the fruit of our labor." Musk pointed to the launcher, "The rocket is equipped with more than 60 robots. They can work continuously for a month when fully charged. "
"There are also a large number of solar panels among the materials that were sent to the moon this time. Solar energy, a clean energy source, will be used in the future. If demand increases in the future, we will also consider building nuclear power plants. The moon is rich in helium-3 resources, this is the best nuclear energy resource.”
While the two were talking, the car had already driven into the space rocket launch base.
Tens of thousands of staff are busy back and forth, and the base is orderly.
"Mr. Gao, Mr. Musk, I am the person in charge of this rocket launch."
A scientific research expert in his fifties stood in front of the two people and said respectfully, "This launch mission is the most important launch since the Space Rocket Company moved to Australia."
"The preparations are now at the end, I'm just waiting for you two to give the orders."
Gao Yuan nodded and asked, "When is the launch date set?"
"It's set at nine o'clock tomorrow morning." The person in charge said, "This time is the best and most suitable for launching."
A few people walked and chatted and quickly arrived at the launch center.
In the launch center office, Gao Yuan saw the concept drawing of the moon base.
This concept map covers an area of about 100 square meters, which is not large, but it is the core of the future lunar base.
"Tell me about the situation on the moon base."
Musk became interested and asked.
"It's like this. The initial lunar base will be completely enclosed and constructed in batches. The main cabin will be built first, and then a large number of cabins will be built around the main cabin to form an area." The general manager said, "Because In the early days, robots were doing the work, so it didn’t require much logistical support, and many problems could be solved by relying on solar power.”
"In the mid-term, we will transport part of the water up, decompose the water resources to produce oxygen, and supply the people on the base with breathing. We will also use part of the hydrogen as power. In the later stage, after the relevant industries are perfected, we will use Nuclear energy resources.”
There is no oxygen on the moon, so water resources can only be transported up from the earth.
Too little oxygen is brought up via space rockets.
It is said that there is still water on the moon, but this requires follow-up exploration and investigation.
"How long will it take for manned flight to be realized?" Gao Yuan was curious about this question.
"To be precise, it can be realized now. Y Alloy has solved most of the problems and can add more fuel to achieve a round trip to the moon." The person in charge said, "However, due to various factors, we currently want to board the moon. The moon is quite difficult.”
"It is difficult for ordinary people to want to go to the moon without professional training. But we have been conquering the aviation technologies you left behind, Mr. Gao. We believe that by the end of the year at most, ordinary people will be able to land on the moon."
"At that time, the lunar base was almost completed, allowing free travel from the earth to the moon."
The next day.
Nine o'clock in the morning.
Reporters from all over the world gathered about a few kilometers away from the launch base.
Countless netizens are paying attention to this scene.
In the live video, netizens from all continents were excitedly sending comments.
"I heard that this time it will carry dozens of robots to the moon and build a base on the moon."
"Are Chinese people familiar with infrastructure construction? I think it should be handled by Chinese people."
"It should be unlikely. This space rocket company belongs to Musk. The country to which Musk belongs does not have a very good relationship with China. But I also think that China should contribute..."
Netizens don’t know much about the space rocket company and think that only Musk is the one leading the organization.
In fact, Gaoyuan, a space rocket company, owns half of the shares.
I just don't want to show off.
The main reason is still the restrictions in Yingjiang Country.
For this reason, Gao Yuan even moved his space rocket company to Australia to avoid the scrutiny of China.
In the live broadcast room, those netizens were still discussing enthusiastically.
"It seems that I can also go to the moon in my lifetime."
"It should be soon. According to the inferences of insiders and some scientists, the space rocket company is sending robots to the moon this time to build a base on the moon. When the base is built, manned landings on the moon can be achieved, and at the same time, manned landings on the moon can be achieved. Live for a while.”
"It's amazing. We will be able to travel to the moon in the future, but I'm afraid the price is not something we can afford."
"With the development of science and technology, traveling to the moon will definitely become cheaper and cheaper. Maybe in a dozen years, we can go there at a small cost..."
Netizens are talking a lot and are very interested in this moon landing.
Not only them, but also His Majesty Bailey and Princess Mia were so excited that they were speechless.
This time in Australia, it is also a great honor for His Majesty Bailey. Royal families and nobles from many countries have contacted His Majesty Bailey, hoping to be invited by His Majesty Bailey so that they can watch the ceremony live.
It's a pity that His Majesty Bailey did not reply.
Because there were so many secrets involved, even he couldn't make the decision without permission.
Although the reporters participating in the launch ceremony all brought cameras, the material they captured must first be reviewed by the space rocket company before it can be determined whether it can be sent out.
Before entering the launch base, these reporters were also searched to prevent them from carrying other video equipment.
Under such strict scrutiny, these reporters can't do any tricks even if they want to.
In the control room.
As the time approached nine o'clock in the morning, a countdown was displayed on the large electronic screen in the center.
"10"
"9"
"8"
"..."
"3"
"2"
"1"
Gao Yuan's hand pressed on the red launch button.
"Fire up and take off!"
With a command, the fuel at the bottom of the rocket was ignited, and countless flames shot out from the bottom of the rocket.
A plume of smoke and dust envelopes the space rocket.
Under everyone's gaze, the first space rocket slowly broke away from the launch pad and headed into the sky.
About half an hour later, Musk pressed the second red button, and the second space rocket was successfully launched.
Subsequently, observation instruments closely observed the situation of the space rocket.
"Spaceship No. 1 has left the atmosphere and entered outer space. Spacecraft No. 2 is currently flying at an altitude of 3,000 meters."
"The speed of Spacecraft 1 at this time is 18 kilometers per second. After traveling out of the earth at the set speed, the speed will become faster and faster, and it will land on the moon in twenty hours."
"Spaceship 2 will land on the moon in twenty-one hours."
"It's performing well now and continues to be observed."
Everyone in the central control room cheered excitedly.
Everyone hugged each other and cried. The hard work over the past year was worth it.
How many people stay up late and work overtime just to wait for this moment.
Princess Mia on the side jumped into Gao Yuan's arms excitedly, "My dear, you have performed the greatest feat in human history."
For thousands of years, countless people have looked up at the stars, and various myths have been born.
How many people want to take a look at the moon above their heads, but no one succeeds.
Even if the Yingjiang Kingdom announced that it had landed on the moon, it is now full of doubts and not many people believe it.
And Gao Yuan took the first step under everyone's gaze.
"I don't know when I will be able to land on the moon, and I will have no regrets in this life." His Majesty Bailey said with emotion.
"Soon, if the speed of technological breakthroughs is faster, by the end of the year, the rockets produced will be able to enable civilians to land on the moon. However, because the cost is too high, we will not consider opening it to the outside world for the time being."
"But if Your Majesty Bailey wants to go, I can help you."
Gao Yuan also plans to wait for further progress in rocket development and the initial construction of the lunar base, then go to the moon to take a look.
His physical fitness is far beyond that of ordinary people. Logically speaking, he can land on the moon now.
It's just that after landing on the moon, there are no conditions, and it is difficult to achieve even the most basic living environment.
Instead of doing this, it is better to wait until the construction of the lunar base is almost complete.
"If you can, that's fine."
His Majesty Bailey nodded.
After walking out of the central control room, His Majesty Bailey felt that the sky outside seemed to be a bit bluer.
That night, a grand banquet was held.
Gao Yuan and Musk appeared together, intending to reward all the staff.
Those coming tonight are all scientists and researchers from the launch base.
Everyone was eating, drinking and chatting, with expressions of joy on their faces.
"Everyone, we have worked together for so long, and now we have finally taken the first step towards success. Everything is difficult at the beginning, and when we take the first step, it means that we have already succeeded halfway."
"In order to thank everyone for their efforts, Mr. Musk and I will take out 1 billion to reward all staff. According to everyone's contribution, the top scientists can get at least 5 million in rewards."
Gao Yuan looked at everyone and said.
"Thank you, Mr. Gao, Mr. Musk."
"It is also our honor to contribute to the space rocket launch base."
"As long as I can see the construction of the base on the moon with my own eyes and people settle on the moon, even if I die tomorrow, I will be satisfied. Money is secondary."
"..."
A considerable number of these scientists are not going for money, but for their ideals.
But even if they don't want it, Gao Yuan can't help but give it.
They also have families to live with, and if they are given high welfare benefits, they will have fewer worries.
"Mr. Gao Yuan and I share the same view. You have made so many contributions to the rocket launch base. Your achievements will be recorded in history forever and admired by future generations."
"As for the 1 billion yuan reward, it was also a decision made after Gao Yuan and I had a detailed discussion."
"After today, I will give each scientist half a month of rest time, and other staff members will also have corresponding holidays, but for the operation of the launch base, a rotation system will be adopted."
As the two finished speaking, warm applause rang out on the stage.
And on the moon, more than 300,000 kilometers away, two space rocket ships slowly landed on the rugged surface.
Sixty robots walked out of the cabin in a neat row. Programs were implanted in their brains. After leaving the cabin, they used high-tech tools to level the ground as soon as possible.
Then take out the Y alloy made in advance from the cabin to build a lunar base.
The main cabin of the base is about 100 square meters, which will be a house ten meters long and ten meters wide.
The robot keeps running.
On the ground, scientific researchers are always paying attention to the situation on the moon.
Although the construction speed is very slow, it is advancing all the time.
At this speed, the prototype of the base can be built in about 20 days at most.
A month later, other rocket ships will be launched, bringing more materials and equipment, and cabins will be built around the main cabin of the base to expand the area of the base.
There will be rockets launched every month in the future. By the end of the year, the entire base will be built into a place suitable for human survival.
At this time, some scientists can be sent to the moon to conduct scientific research on the moon and study the entire moon. (End of this chapter)