my tech museum

Chapter 266 Construction of Global Broadcasting

Overseas officially announced the specific time of the moon landing, which aroused heated discussions in the international arena, but it also caused a lot of pressure on the domestic aerospace industry.

After the space agency submitted the application for a report on the space elevator project, it naturally attached great importance to it.

Therefore, Xu Lei also received calls from Mr. Qin and Yu Hongliang.

After confirming the feasibility of the space elevator, the top management did not deliberately delay the time.

A decision was quickly made.

The space agency temporarily suspends the original lunar exploration project and fully cooperates with future technology to build a space elevator project.

For the space elevator and the future moon base, Future Technology owns half of the ownership. It can be said that it is definitely the first time in the entire development history that such a project can have a cooperative model.

This is enough to prove the importance attached to the space elevator.

But it has to be said that the space elevator project can be realized, and Ma Sien's Space Exploration Technology Company and overseas space agencies have played a lot of assistants.

After all, the space elevator project would never have been facilitated so easily if they hadn't pressed on every step of the way.

It is also worth mentioning that, considering that the domestic people are not too emotional about North Magnesium restarting the moon landing, and it is not easy to carry out such a large project as a space elevator in secret, it was decided to announce it to the public after discussions between the two parties.

Don't give overseas the slightest chance to show off.

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Monday, January 2025, 10.

Today is definitely a memorable day for everyone in the country.

Because it is a turning point in the development of the domestic aerospace industry.

No one expected that just a few days after the overseas announcement of the moon landing plan, a similar announcement was issued in China.

And it is also a joint space agency and future technology.

The announcement clearly stated that the two parties will build a domestic space elevator to meet the construction needs of the lunar base and the future space port, and the expected construction time is one year.

It is no exaggeration to say that when this news was announced, the chain reaction it caused was no less than that of Doudizhu losing the king bomb at the beginning.

It made everyone boil almost instantly.

Even if it is a simple manned moon landing, it is impossible to cause such a big effect.

At the end of the day.

Just because the space elevator is an unprecedented super project.

So far, no country has invested in construction.

Even a company called Neon, which has been researching space elevators for many years, is only at the theoretical stage.

Also, the space elevator is not such an unfamiliar term.

In addition to the fantasies of many people, similar settings can also be seen in science fiction movies. Now that ideals are about to be reflected in reality, how can they not be excited.

If the key space elevator can be built, the cost of entering space will be greatly reduced.

Maybe in the future, elevator tickets will be opened, so that ordinary people can enter the space station or even the moon base to look at the wrong planet they were born in.

This visual impact is irreplaceable by anything.

of course.

Where there is praise, there will be doubts.

As a product of fantasy, the space elevator suddenly appeared in the real world, no matter how you look at it, it will feel unreal.

Especially if it only took one year to complete, it is simply a fantasy.

Even though the China News Agency, People's Daily, and even the news network in the evening have reported extensively, many people still think that this is impossible.

So much so that the comments in the video comment area of ​​related content are very polarized.

All major communication groups are also discussing this matter.

"I'm obviously only 20 years old this year, so I feel like I can't keep up with the times. Is the space elevator really what I can see now?"

"It's not just about building a rocket. How could it be possible to build a space elevator in just one year."

"It feels like we are a little impatient. Even if overseas is bound to acquire lunar resources, we should not use this kind of immature planning scheme. If the experiment fails in the end, it will not end."

"It is only reliable to concentrate on the research and development of heavy-duty launch vehicles. Space elevators are impossible."

"Hurry up and shut up. The engineers and experts in the space agency don't understand better than you. If there is no hope, how can they announce it to the public?"

"Look carefully. The space elevator is a cooperation between the space agency and Future Technology. It is estimated that Future Technology has overcome some important core technology, so that the space elevator can be successfully built."

"I just want to know if tickets will be sold at that time. If you really need the elevator, it should be cool to go up and have a look."

"In short, one year is still too much time. If you don't believe me, let's see it when the time comes."

……

Because the concept of the space elevator is too advanced, no one thinks that it will be built one day, which makes the relevant news quickly spread on the overseas network, and it has caused a lot of reports in the western media.

However, most of them are sarcasm, thinking that future technology will only slap itself in the face in the end.

However, due to the influence of future technology and the lessons learned from his previous leadership, Tripp certainly did not dare to make any big claims.

After learning that Yan Fang was going all out to build a space elevator, he immediately called Hayden, the head of the space agency, and Ma Sien, the chairman of Space Exploration Technology.

Discuss the matter of the space elevator to determine whether it will affect them.

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"You all know the situation, what do you think about Yanfang abandoning the traditional launch vehicle to build a space elevator?" Tripp in the general office looked at the two and asked calmly: "If you have any ideas, just tell them directly."

As the chief person in charge of the moon landing project, Hayden was the first to speak up when faced with such a problem.

"Report to the Chief."

"According to our investigation, neither the other party's space agency nor the future technology company has previously conducted technical research related to space elevators."

"Theoretically, there is no construction condition at all."

"It is very likely that they rushed to the doctor in a hurry and wanted to surpass us in the progress of landing on the moon as soon as possible, so they rashly chose a new direction."

Hayden's answer is undoubtedly very rigorous, after all, the birth of a project is by no means achieved overnight.

There is bound to be a research process.

Only when the feasibility of all aspects is confirmed, the project will be formally approved.

What's more, it's a super project like the sky elevator.

There is only one truth of this fact, that is, Future Technology wants to take the lead in the moon landing project, so it hastily announced such a project with slightly high fantasy.

But in the end, the project often ends in a bad project.

Half of the funds invested can't be taken out.

And the person who was most angry with Xu Lei and Future Technology in the field must be Ma Sien.

Thinking back, as the richest man in the world, he was often active in the reports of major media magazines, but because of the advent of metal all-solid-state batteries and Xingyuan automobiles, the Tesla in his hands gradually declined, and today it is almost bankrupt.

He chose to run a space exploration technology company wholeheartedly, mostly because he wanted to prove himself through this company, and then take revenge on Future Technology and Xu Lei.

With such a good opportunity in front of him, he must firmly grasp it.

As soon as Hayden's voice fell, he took over and said, "Actually, I am very familiar with Xu Lei, the president of Future Technology, and I know what kind of person he is."

"Judging from the products released by Future Technology these few times, Xu Lei likes to challenge difficult ones very much."

"That's why I chose a more advantageous space elevator."

"But this decision just fulfilled us." Ma Sien said that there was a tactical pause here, and Tripp digested it for a while before recounting: "If they choose to help the space agency develop a heavy launch vehicle, maybe If they can really catch up with our progress, they can choose to take the space elevator, which will only waste their time.”

There is nothing wrong with Ma Sien's analysis. After all, the other party has invested all its resources in the space elevator, and the launch vehicle has lost its threat.

Even if they find out that the space elevator is not feasible, and then want to go back and develop the launch vehicle, I am afraid that they will have built a moon base by then.

It's just that Mashen's analysis must be based on the premise that the space elevator cannot be built.

Otherwise it is all empty talk.

Tripp listened to Marsyn's words in his heart, and immediately understood the crux of the matter.

Thinking of the strength shown by future technology in the past few years, it is really unbelievable to underestimate, and you must double-check it.

"What you said is quite reasonable. Moon resources are related to the future development of the space forces of all parties. It is normal for them not to give up the priority of resource selection." After affirming Ma Sien's answer, his eyes shifted to Hayden On: "I wonder if future technology really can't make a working space elevator?"

"I can assure you." Hayden nodded solemnly.

"Before I came here, I had already contacted Neon. They have a company that is keen on researching space elevators, and it has been for a long time."

"The message from them is that the cables used to form the space elevator cannot be manufactured at the current level, and there is no material that can withstand this kind of force."

After Hayden deliberately added the information, Tripp, who was originally frowning, finally relaxed a lot.

As long as it is certain that future technology cannot produce materials for space elevator cables, then they don't need to be too concerned. The most important thing is to hurry up and deploy the moon landing and the moon base.

"Lady Luck doesn't favor someone forever, and they have to pay for their arrogance."

In the end, Tripp said this in a happy mood, and then explained to the two people in front of him: "Go down and continue preparing for the moon landing in a few months. The moon base also needs to be planned as soon as possible. This time we must take the lead. Occupy the lunar resource area."

"Don't worry, Chief." The two promised in unison.

Perhaps it is determined that future technology will not be able to produce super-strong materials for space elevator cables. In the end, the official did not end their opinions on this matter, and only overseas media organizations reported it vigorously.

It seems that the whole world is watching this joke, until Future Technology voluntarily abandons this project.

……

Whether it is the questioning voice of domestic netizens or the relevant reports of overseas media, it naturally has no impact on Xu Lei.

Because he is immersed in surprise at the moment.

"It's really a surprise, but just announcing the space elevator project to the outside world directly increased the influence of [-]."

Binjiang City.

Longhu Hi-Tech Park.

In the president's office, Xu Lei sat on his seat and muttered to himself with a happy expression on his face.

Originally, he had been worrying about how to obtain an influence of up to 500 million. After all, it would take a long time to build a space elevator, let alone have any user groups.

After all, its purpose is completely different from that of the intelligent medical cabin nano-medical robots.

But what is surprising is that with the announcement of the space elevator project and aroused heated discussions at home and abroad, the influence of the exhibits in the Science and Technology Museum has directly increased by [-].

Although 500 points is a drop in the bucket for [-] million, the key is to let Xu Lei see hope.

Strictly speaking, getting so many people to discuss the space elevator is indeed a kind of influence. If it is used properly, the influence may reach 500 million points by the time the space elevator is completed.

When the thoughts came to this point, a bold idea suddenly appeared in Xu Lei's mind.

And at this moment, Xingtong's voice suddenly sounded in the office.

"boss."

"Wu Chuping applied for a video call with you, do you agree?"

Hearing the sound, Xu Lei slowly raised his eyes and looked at Xingtong in front of him: "Take it here."

Now that holographic projection technology has been fully applied, Wu Chuping naturally doesn't need to run back and forth between the imperial capital and Binjiang City, and can achieve contactless communication only through video calls.

Because after the two parties formally reached a cooperation intention, Xu Lei also knew that Wu Chuping was the project leader appointed by the space agency, so he was not surprised that he took the initiative to connect with him.

"Good boss."

Following Xingtong's soft reply, Wu Chuping's virtual projection appeared in the office immediately.

"Academician Xu, according to the design drawings and materials you provided, we have already started the construction of the cornerstone module of the space port." Wu Chuping took the initiative to report the progress of the project as soon as he appeared: "In addition, the manned spacecraft, lunar module and base module are also on track .”

"As expected of the space agency, the efficiency is really high." Xu Lei nodded and praised without hesitation.

The voice just fell.

Then he added: "You only need to complete the counterweight and synchronous orbit part of the space elevator, and our future technology will solve the rest on time."

"I definitely believe in Academician Xu and Future Technology, just these two days online..."

After reading the project planning document, Wu Chuping couldn't help but have an idea in his mind for some reason, that is, he believed that this super project would be successfully completed.

Just thinking of the comments on this matter at home and abroad on the Internet, I still couldn't help but mention it.

The support of the main public is also related to the confidence of the project members in some aspects. In the current situation, many people will definitely bear greater pressure virtually.

However, compared to Wu Chuping, Xu Lei obviously didn't take the outside world's remarks to heart.

Immediately smiled and said: "It's a good thing to be under pressure. No matter how people question it online, the world will be shocked when the space elevator officially operates."

"Academician Xu is right, but I think too much." Wu Chuping also responded with a smile, but then asked a new question: "By the way, Academician Xu, has the location of the ground station been selected?" ?”

Among the five main structures of the space elevator, the ground station as the anchor is also crucial.

Because in order to ensure the stability of the space elevator, the ground station needs to be set up on the equator, and its area is at least 10 square kilometers, which leads to great limitations in the choice of location.

Wu Chuping also understood this point, so he was more concerned.

It is also a headache to mention Xu Lei. In the domestic area, only the southern sea area meets the requirements.

However, such a large place cannot be found in the sea. The only solution is to build an artificial island. Although the island-making artifact developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences is very efficient, it will take some time.

Now that Wu Chuping took the initiative to raise this matter, Xu Lei would not hide anything, and immediately told Xingtong: "Xingtong, mark the location of the artificial island."

"It's the boss."

Facing Xu Lei's order, Xingtong did not hesitate, and saw a three-dimensional map floating in the office in the next second.

There is an obvious marker point in the sea area of ​​the map.

"My plan is to build an artificial island near Zengsha Island. The area should be at least 10 square kilometers to meet the needs of the ground station. Taking into account various necessary facilities in the future, the island's area should preferably be expanded to thousands of square kilometers."

Xu Lei got up and came to the three-dimensional map. While he was explaining to Wu Chuping, a super-large island was gradually formed on the map under the operation of both hands.

Wu Chuping, who watched this scene from a distance, was also shocked at the moment.

I really didn't expect that the space elevator has not yet started, and there is such a large amount of work for a ground station alone.

After all, although China has always been keen on building islands, artificial islands with such a large area have not been carried out, especially in terms of time.

If the construction of this artificial island cannot be completed as soon as possible, other subsequent projects will be affected. It may be impossible to complete this project on time.

Now that the bullshit has been blown out, and there are so many overseas media waiting to see their jokes, in this case, it is even more important to complete the construction of the space elevator on time.

Wu Chuping obviously understood Xu Lei's worries about this, and after a moment's pondering, he said solemnly: "I'm afraid this time all the heavy dredgers and earthwork transport ships and construction ships from across the country will be transferred here, and we will leave this matter to us." Schedule."

Regarding the construction of this artificial island, Xu Lei had already planned to apply for various heavy-duty island-building artifacts from above, and the more the number, the better.

Besides.

He also arranged for Liu Gaowen, who was previously in charge of the construction of the company's headquarters building, to go to the artificial island to participate in the construction.

Make sure to strictly follow the requirements during the construction process.

There is also a tower above the main ground station, which plays a vital role in the operation of the entire space elevator, and there must be no paralysis.

Now Wu Chuping took the initiative to take this matter over, and also said to mobilize heavy dredgers from all over the country, Xu Lei must be happy to accept it.

"Then trouble you."

In the end, he only said such a polite remark.

The discussion of things is basically over here, and it will take time to complete it.

What's more, the material of the cable has not been determined yet.

Simply put, time is tight and tasks are heavy.

Just when Wu Chuping was about to end the call, Xu Lei's voice sounded again.

"There is one more thing I need to get your consent."

"Academician Xu just say whatever you want." Facing Xu Lei's request, Wu Chuping answered very easily.

Although the two of them have a cooperative relationship on the surface, they are actually dominated by future technology. As long as they can successfully create a space elevator, it is worthwhile for them to cooperate unconditionally.

But what Xu Lei said next made Wu Chuping's expression froze.

"I am going to broadcast the construction process of the space elevator 24 hours a day around the world until the space elevator is successfully completed."

Live broadcast?

Until the space elevator is built?

Wu Chuping repeated the key words in Xu Lei's words. He was completely in shock and didn't recover for a while.

He wasn't worried about the leakage of related technologies. After all, the cables were manufactured in Binjiang City and transported to the artificial island for splicing. As long as others can't master the manufacturing method of this material, they won't be able to build a second space elevator.

There is no such precedent for the continuous live broadcast of the key global construction process.

And no matter how you look at it, it doesn't help the engineering project.

But as Wu Chuping's brain was working fast, he quickly had a bold guess in a flash of inspiration.

"Does Academician Xu want everyone to have a sense of participation and prove that a space elevator can be built?"

"Yes."

"That's how it should be."

He mentioned the negative comments about the space elevator on the Internet before. Xu Lei said that he still remembered this sentence, so he proposed the method of live broadcasting the entire construction process.

After all, the 24-hour non-stop live broadcast is enough to prove the confidence and confidence in building a space elevator.

After trying to understand this, Wu Chuping immediately came to his senses, and responded happily: "Academician Xu's method is really good. I believe that once the live broadcast starts, no one will question our project."

As for Xu Lei's overall reaction, it was a little sluggish.

Because he proposed to live broadcast the whole construction process, the biggest purpose is to increase the influence.

According to previous experience, just announcing this project to the outside world has increased its influence by [-], so how much influence will it bring to the [-]/[-] live broadcast until the space elevator is fully completed.

I believe it will definitely be a very large number.

You must know that the gimmick of the space elevator alone is enough to attract a large number of viewers around the world, and the live broadcast of the construction process will become popular all over the Internet.

The number of people watching the live broadcast at that time is absolutely unimaginable.

It is enough to be called the hottest live broadcast room in the world.

Although I don't know what Wu Chuping is thinking, but as long as it doesn't affect the start of the live broadcast, Xu Lei won't ask too much.

that's it.

After the two of them confirmed these matters and ended the call, Wu Chuping immediately took action.

It is required that all other domestic reclamation and island construction projects be temporarily suspended, and all heavy dredger engineering ships go to the sea area where the artificial island is located at the ground station. Since so many heavy ships gather here, those who don't know may think that it is a gathering of warships, which may easily cause surrounding forces panic.

In addition, it is necessary to ensure that the ground station will not be intentionally damaged by other forces. In the end, the aircraft carrier fleet was dispatched to cruise in the surrounding waters.

At the same time, at the request of Xu Lei, the live broadcast room was officially launched on the websites of major live video platforms around the world, and the sensation caused immediately set a world record.

(End of this chapter)