Rebirth 99 to become a car giant.

Chapter 948: The Big Brother on the List, $200 Billion is Like a Piece of Cake

Zhao Siyu had just discussed Lockheed Martin's acquisition of Sikorsky with Cao Yang, and the next day he flew to the Middle East to discuss a major project.

Since the successful launch of the Chang'e space station, China has had a second batch of astronauts entering the space station to live.

All operations went very smoothly without any unexpected incidents.

In this way, all parties will naturally be more motivated to cooperate with the Chang'e space station.

Previously, Zhao Siyu mainly focused on cooperation with aerospace technology, the European Space Agency and Polar Bear.

He feels that some countries in the Middle East are not major partners for cooperation.

After all, in the minds of ordinary people, the aerospace industry is not something that ordinary small countries can play with, nor is it something they are interested in doing.

But this time when he went to the Middle East for negotiations, the situation was a little different from what he expected.

Dubai is the most famous city in the Emirate.

The impression it gives people is that it is rich and wealthy.

This impression is not wrong, they really spend money like water and have no shortage of money at all.

Zhao Siyu and his group stayed in the most luxurious sailing hotel in the area, and spent the first two days eating, drinking and having fun.

Then on the third day, I met with the other party's person in charge and the cooperation negotiations were completed.

Zhao Siyu was a little confused throughout the whole process.

This was the simplest cooperation he had ever negotiated, and also the one with the largest amount of money.

The key is that if the conditions are good, he dares to agree directly without reporting to Cao Yang.

"Mr. Cao, I think we can raise the importance of the Middle East market to the first level in the future."

"The market space here is really worth our expectations. Whether it is the aerospace field or the aviation field, there is a lot of room for development."

As soon as Zhao Siyu finished the meeting, he called Cao Yang.

He was so excited.

I have definitely made history this time.

"Why, the conditions offered by the Emirate are very good?"

Cao Yang naturally knew what Zhao Siyu wanted to do on this business trip to the Middle East.

Now hearing the other party's excited voice, it is obvious that the result is very good.

“I can’t say it’s good, but it’s very good!”

"200 USD!"

"Mr. Cao, do you know?"

"The Emirates is willing to pay $200 billion, and the only requirement is to send their astronauts to the space station for a period of time within the next year."

"Then I want an opportunity for priority cooperation in the future."

"This is simply not treating money as money. The construction and development of our entire space station did not cost 200 billion US dollars."

"After this cooperation, all the costs of our Chang'e space station have been recovered."

“Even the cost of developing rockets like the Venusstar 9 and other space station-related technologies has been recovered.”

"I used to think that if a private enterprise invested in a space station project, it would suffer huge losses and I didn't know how long it could last."

"I didn't expect that I could make money so quickly, and the money I make is not less at all."

"If we continue at this pace, regardless of whether other customers will be interested in our space station cooperation, the potential cooperation with the Emirates alone is worth our efforts to develop various technologies."

"When the time comes, the lunar orbital space station, moon landing, lunar base and other projects, I guess the Emirates will invest money to participate."

Zhao Siyu was very excited and told Cao Yang about the situation.

Obviously, the conditions of this cooperation were far beyond his expectations.

I originally thought that it would be a cooperation project worth at most a few billion US dollars, but I didn't expect it to be worth directly 200 billion US dollars.

Looking at this business alone, almost $199 billion was profit, and the cost was only $1 million.

The key is that this cooperation has strengthened the confidence of Venusstar to vigorously enter the aerospace industry.

Prior to this, the company invested a lot of energy in developing and designing a lunar orbital space station and preparing for the moon landing. In fact, many people inside the company were worried that the company was taking too big a step.

This is something that should be done by a country, but you, a private enterprise, are doing it.

Don't waste a lot of money and bring the group down, only to get nothing in the end.

That would be a real pity.

Now it seems that this worry was completely unnecessary.

"The Emirates' $200 billion cooperation only has such a simple request?"

Cao Yang couldn't help but confirm it.

Although he had also heard about the $300 billion cooperation project between the Emirates and China in the future, which was also aimed at sending astronauts into space.

But it’s only 2014.

They are willing to spend 200 billion US dollars for cooperation, which is definitely a big deal.

Although the Emirate is rich, it shouldn't be so wasteful.

It seems that people have a lot to consider.

Because of the cooperation on this project, Venusstar Technology absolutely does not want any problems to arise in the Emirates.

Even China does not want any problems to arise within the Emirate.

To a certain extent, both Venusstar Technology and Huaxia have passively become important guardians of the Emirate since the beginning of this cooperation.

There are many cooperation projects in the Middle East, whether it is cooperation with China, the United States, or polar bears, they all have some significance in this regard to a greater or lesser extent.

After all, for a country that has a lot of money but not very strong in its own defense capabilities, it is definitely worthwhile to use money to solve its own security problems.

"Yes, they didn't ask for shares, management rights, technology or patent transfer, or any other unreasonable items."

"The only requirement is to send their astronauts safely into space within the next year and then land them safely in the emirate."

Zhao Tianyu gave a very affirmative reply.

When he heard this condition for the first time, he was very surprised.

No matter how hard I tried to hide it on my face or to remain calm, I was actually a little out of control.

The amount of this cooperation is really too large, it is simply giving money to Venusstar Technology.

"In that case, let's implement the contents of the agreement as soon as possible."

"As long as the conditions they want are not too excessive, we can meet them."

"We can have them send astronauts here next week to start training, and try to send them into space in the first half of next year. They will stay in the space station for a few months and have a good time."

Cao Yang could probably understand some of the Emirate’s thoughts.

China's strength has increased rapidly in recent years, and everyone can feel it.

Everyone has seen some of the ways America does things, but they dare not speak out.

Who is good and who is bad, who can be trusted, and who cannot be offended.

Everyone naturally has a scale in their hearts for these things.

There is nothing special about the Emirate except the abundant oil under the desert.

If you want to continue to live this kind of affluent life in the long run, something will definitely have to give.

Cao Yang felt that China would definitely be willing to protect some of its younger brothers, even if these younger brothers were actually protected by other people.

As long as your strength continues to improve, your younger brothers will naturally become loyal to you.

"No problem. I will formally sign the agreement with them tomorrow and start implementing the contents of the agreement immediately."

Zhao Siyu was also afraid that the night would be too long and he wanted to get things done as soon as possible.

After all, such a large cooperation project is likely to make many people jealous.

If someone comes out to cause trouble and wants to destroy this cooperation, that is definitely not what Zhao Siyu wants to see.

So now we just need to get things done as quickly as possible.

As for inviting Cao Yang to attend the signing ceremony, he would definitely not do it.

Everyone inside Venusstar Technology is now clear that Cao Yang will not go abroad easily.

Basically, except for occasions when he accompanies official missions, Cao Yang has stayed in China in recent years.

The cooperation with the Emirates was just as Zhao Siyu reported to Cao Yang. The agreement was formally signed soon, and then the first batch of contract funds of US$60 billion was deposited into the account of Venusstar Technology.

At the same time, such a large cooperation project naturally spread quickly.

"Mr. Cao, the Emirates has a $200 billion project with you. Do they want you to help them rebuild a space station?"

As soon as Qian Junfeng from Aerospace Science and Technology heard the news, he couldn't wait to call Cao Yang.

200 million US dollars!

The total research funding for aerospace technology over the past five years is about this much.

Now Venustech is working on a cooperation project with the Emirates and has directly won $200 billion.

This was really beyond his imagination.

Before this, although Qian Junfeng felt that Venusstar Technology's technical strength was very strong, the aerospace field had large investments and small outputs, and sooner or later Venusstar Technology would not be able to hold on.

By then, Aerospace Technology will be able to comfortably take over this business at a very low price.

But now it seems that the situation is completely different.

A $200 billion cooperation project, even if it is just to rebuild a Chang'e space station, does not require that much money.

For this project alone, Venusstar Technology's net profit is definitely more than 100 billion US dollars.

This is enough to earn back all the R&D investment in the past few years.

Not to mention that Venustech also has various collaborations with the European Space Agency, Polar Bear United Rocket and Space Corporation and other institutions, and the contract prices are not low.

Even the aerospace technology company he is in charge of needs to pay certain fees and obtain various technical support before it has the opportunity to arrange so many astronauts to work in the space station.

It can be said that the Chang'e Space Station has now become a profit-making tool for Venustech Technology.

This is something no one expected.

For example, the International Space Station has invested over $1000 billion so far. But what about the output?
Although the output of some scientific and technological research cannot be simply measured in terms of money, the input-output ratio of the International Space Station is obviously much lower than that of the Chang'e Space Station.

"It's not that exaggerated. If we really want to rebuild a space station, it won't cost $200 billion."

"We are helping the Emirates train some astronauts, and then sending their astronauts to our space station to work for a period of time."

After Cao Yang said this, Qian Junfeng was completely stunned.

That's it?

no yet?

Are there still many confidential cooperation details that have not been disclosed?
Otherwise, is the Emirates crazy?

Have money but don’t know how to spend it?
After waiting for more than ten seconds and seeing Cao Yang not saying anything else, Qian Junfeng calmed down and continued to ask, "Did the Emirates take the initiative to approach us about this cooperation?"

Qian Junfeng felt like he wouldn't be able to sleep if he didn't get things straightened out.

If they had known that they could make a lot of money by building a space station, Aerospace Science and Technology would have accelerated the relevant progress and might have built a space station before Venusstar Technology.

So, will such a big business fall on the shoulders of Aerospace Science and Technology?

"It's not a problem to say that they took the initiative to contact us, but the specific details of the cooperation were naturally decided after discussion between the two parties."

"When the time comes, there will be some astronaut training projects, and I'll have to trouble you, Mr. Qian, to help support them."

Although Venusstar Technology has already built relevant buildings and equipment to train astronauts for both Polar Bear and China Aerospace Technology, some things of an experience-based nature will definitely take time to accumulate.

Therefore, the astronauts from Venusstar Technology still mainly rely on entrusting help from Aerospace Science and Technology, supplemented by their own training.

In another two years, all astronaut training work will be gradually completed within Venusstar Technology.

At that time, Venusstar Technology's aerospace business had almost entered a new stage, and the demand for astronauts was not as few as it is now.

Instead, they will directly train in batches of dozens, and the physical fitness requirements for astronauts will be appropriately lowered to make comprehensive preparations for more engineers to enter space.

"There will definitely be no problem in helping to train astronauts."

Qian Junfeng said with mixed feelings: "However, the fee standards for training Venusstar's own astronauts and training foreign astronauts are completely different."

With such a big piece of fat meat, Aerospace Science and Technology naturally wants to take a bite.

Cao Yang naturally had no objection to this.

After all, at this stage there are still many things related to personnel training that require cooperation with aerospace technology.

It is acceptable for you to eat the meat and let the other person drink a sip of the soup.

Compared with the envy on the aerospace technology side, the polar bear United Rocket and Space Corporation is filled with envy, jealousy and hatred.

"Grotin, I think the company can also plan to build our own space station in the future?"

“Although it is very expensive, if we can find the right partner, all the costs can be amortized.”

"For example, China's Chang'e space station earned $200 billion from the cooperation with the Emirates alone, which basically recovered all the costs of building the space station."

Demetrius's mood now is definitely more complicated than Qian Junfeng's.

He is an old man who has lived all the way from the polar bear era and witnessed the glory of that time and the decline in the middle.

Although life is gradually getting better now, it is still completely different from the peak period.

One of the most critical factors is lack of money.

In the eyes of most people, building a space station is definitely not profitable.

Although various scientific experimental technologies can be carried out in the space station, it has certain special significance.

However, given limited funds, the relevant departments will certainly invest in more critical military technologies such as intercontinental ballistic missiles and air defense missiles.

Therefore, the progress of United Rocket and Space Corporation in space technology in recent years has been very limited.

Most of the time, they live off their savings.

It's simply because the roots are so deep that I can continue to eat it after more than 20 years.

Even many technologies are still leading the world.

"If we start rebuilding the space station now, it will take at least three years to complete, and it is very likely that it will take five or six years to complete."

"The situation of the space station in space at that time was completely different from what it is now."

"NASA is promoting the construction of a space station, and China Aerospace Science and Technology is also promoting the construction of a space station. Together with the current International Space Station and Chang'e Space Station, there will be five space stations or more by then, and it will be difficult for us to demonstrate our advantages."

Grogin naturally also saw the news about the cooperation between Venusstar Technology and the Emirates.

It would be a lie to say that he was not envious of the huge contract worth 200 billion US dollars.

However, he has always found it difficult to make up his mind to arrange for his company to build his own space station.

From last year to now, the issue of building a space station belonging to polar bears has been discussed by relevant departments for some time.

However, due to funding and cost-effectiveness issues, few people currently support this project.

After all, according to their current estimates, building a space station of similar size to the Chang'e space station would cost them about US$300 billion.

Even if there is a breakthrough in reusable rocket technology later, it will still cost more than 20 billion US dollars.

The cost is definitely much higher than that of Venustech.

So it is even more difficult to make up your mind to build it.

"That's true. China's aerospace technology has already confirmed that it is researching its own space station."

"The United States should also be basically certain to do it."

“It will be difficult to find a sponsor like the Emirates at that time.”

Dmitri sighed, knowing that Grotin's worries were not unfounded.

If they really invested tens of billions of dollars but there was no output, then all of them would probably suffer the consequences.

Whether the annual routine maintenance funds can be obtained on time will be a big problem in the future.

After all, a space station is not something that can be completed once it is built. It requires a huge amount of money every year to keep it running.

"Previously, the relevant departments asked us to transfer a batch of aerospace technology to Venusstar Technology in order to purchase robot dogs from Venusstar Technology and Nanshan Robotics."

"I think the two sides can deepen cooperation in the field of aerospace and allow our astronauts to enter the Chang'e space station."

"Or we can directly acquire a portion of the shares of Chang'e Space Station in the form of technology investment. Do you think it is possible?"

Demetrius kept thinking divergently, thinking about how to make some noise.

In the field of aerospace, if no one is making any moves, then Dmitri doesn't want to make any moves either.

However, both China and the United States are taking various actions frequently, and the polar bears are certainly unwilling to fall behind.

But now they can only prioritize funding for ballistic missile-related military technology, and everything else is very limited.

"Although we have some technologies that Venusstar Technology wants, they will definitely not give up their shares. At most, they can allow our astronauts to enter their space station to conduct experiments."

Grogin didn't think Dmitri's proposal was feasible.

Venusstar Technology is not short of money now, so how could it give up its shares in the space station?

Even if Venustech is willing, China won't allow it, right?
"Whether they are willing or not, I think we can at least get in touch with them and see what they think."

"We will take advantage of these opportunities to see what Venusstar Technology wants to do next."

"The Earth orbit space station has been completed. I heard that they are going to build a lunar orbit space station. I wonder if they have already started this work."

"Don't let them build a lunar orbital space station in just three months with a rocket launch."

"By then, our situation will be more passive."

Demetrius did not give up and thought he should give it a try.

Even if it doesn't work out in the end, see if there are any other gains.

Grogin did not object to this.

There’s no harm in getting in touch.

……

"What are those CIA people doing? The Emirates has already signed a contract with Venusstar Technology, so they told us the information."

At NASA, Griffin was in a very unhappy mood.

He really didn't expect that the Emirates would be willing to spend a whopping price of 200 billion US dollars to cooperate with Venusstar Technology.

NASA can also cooperate like this.

Although the International Space Station was built through cooperation among many countries, the main funding came from the United States, and the decision-making is basically made by the United States.

If the Emirates wants to send astronauts to the space station, Griffin doesn't think there will be any problem even if it costs $200 billion, let alone $100 billion.

Even if it is just to send astronauts to the space station and keep them there for a few days, $10 billion is acceptable.

But these have nothing to do with NASA now.

He already knew that the Emirates had already deposited the first batch of contract amounts into the account of Venusstar Technology.

A huge fortune just passed NASA by.

"It looks like our space station project is about to be officially launched."

"The Emirates did not seek cooperation with the International Space Station because they must have felt that the technology of the International Space Station was not advanced enough and that they could not see a future for it."

"Venus Technology not only has the Chang'e space station, but is also planning to build a lunar orbital space station, and is also preparing for the moon landing and the construction of a lunar base."

"I heard that several universities in China are planning to build a lunar base, and these projects are funded by Venustech."

"Then the Moon Base Project of Venusstar Technology will most likely be officially launched within the next decade."

Musk is also full of expectations for the future.

The ideas in his mind are different from those of ordinary rich people, otherwise he would not have established the Space Exploration Technology Company.

Now that the Falcon 9 heavy-lift rocket has completed its research and development, it will soon be officially tested.

They have already put more energy into the research of starship projects and space station projects.

Gryffin had approached him before to discuss building a space station, but he was not so enthusiastic at that time.

The situation is different now.

The space station project actually has the potential to be profitable, so his pressure is suddenly much less.

This matter can be done.

(End of this chapter)