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Chapter 945 One dares to think, the other dares to believe (third update, please subscribe)
Faced with Khrushchev's question, Korolev pondered for a moment, hesitating whether he should answer the question.

The reason why he came to the Kremlin and asked to meet Khrushchev was because of the ideal in his heart.

However, faced with the sudden demand, all Korolelev could do was compromise, that is, to meet the Kremlin's demands first and put any ideals aside.

When Khrushchev asked this, did it mean that there was still a chance to make up for it?

If he was facing the Iron Father, Korolev would never have such hesitation. He would definitely tell the other party that he did not need any help.

But now standing before him was Khrushchev, a man who could be negotiated with.

Korolev, who finally made up his mind, said.

"In addition to communication satellites, I have another idea. If we can realize it, then we will not only be able to surpass the Americans, but also let the whole world see the power of the Soviet Union!"

Although he was a scientist, Korolev knew the characters of Khrushchev and others too well. For them, "surpassing the United States" was always a panacea. As long as it was taken out, they would be interested in anything. For them, "surpassing the United States" was the G-spot in their hearts, and everyone would be excited about it.

Of course, the idea proposed by Korolev was indeed unprecedented and had never been tried by mankind.

“Beyond the Americans?”

Sure enough, just as Korolev had expected, Khrushchev immediately became interested.

"Tell me quickly, in what areas can we surpass them?"

"Send humans into space!"

Korolev did not take out the information in the briefcase. He knew that the time was not yet ripe and he could not let the other party find out that he had planned this for a long time.

So Korolev said in a more stern tone.

"We can send people into space, which is a feat never before seen in human history!"

"Send people into space!"

Khrushchev was stunned for a moment, then he looked at Korolev in silence. He stood in front of him, looked at his face scrutinizingly, as if he wanted to hug him with his eyes, and asked after a while:

"You said we're sending people into space, but what happens after that? Do we keep them in space like satellites?"

The Soviet Union could find someone to accomplish this task, but Khrushchev did not want to be accused of being a "reckless man who disregarded human life."

By then it won't be shocking the world, but making a fool of oneself in front of the whole world.

"No, if we can send it up, we can also bring it back. This is different from the previous experiments. I already have a preliminary idea, and we can definitely make it happen! If successful, it will be like our launch of an artificial satellite. It will not only shock the whole world, but also let the world see the power of the Soviet Union, and our astronauts will become heroes all over the world!"

If it were someone else, after hearing what Korolev said, they would definitely say - this guy is crazy, sending people into space?

Realistic?
is it possible?
But the person in front of him was Khrushchev. This guy might be rude and barbaric, but he was also bold. Just by weighing it in his mind, Khrushchev realized what kind of sensation sending people into space would bring to the world, and that this would also be of some help to the great thing he wanted to do.

Of course, what is more important is that the sensational effect of sending humans into space will be unprecedented, even exceeding the shock that the artificial satellite they launched two years ago brought to the world.

By that time, everyone will remember his wisdom!

Politically, it was absolutely in his interest to send humans into space.

Seeing that Khrushchev didn't speak, Korolev spoke again.

"We can achieve this wish with very little money, not only to send astronauts to space, but also to bring them back."

In fact, two years ago, shortly after they launched Sputnik 1, when they launched Sputnik 2, they carried a puppy named Laika. Laika died a few hours after entering space, and died of heat stroke, mainly due to overheating in orbit and the pressure of outer space.

However, it was also because of this that Korolev obtained first-hand data, which gave him a theoretical basis for designing the space capsule, and this was also the fundamental reason why he dared to make such a promise.

"In that case, let's make it happen! Comrade Korolev, send our people into space and shock the world!"

When Khrushchev finished speaking, Korolev's face was full of surprise.

As for the Red Navy Marshal Gorshkov standing next to him, he was completely dumbfounded - what are these two guys talking about?
Sending people into space? Are they crazy?

However, as the Marshal of the Red Navy, Gorshkov rationally chose to remain silent, because Comrade Khrushchev was obviously very interested in this matter.

But there was only one thought in his mind - madman!
They are all crazy!

Korolev was, and so was Khrushchev!

How could they even think of sending people into space?

It’s not about how they got up, but how dare that guy Korolev imagine such a thing?

The most terrifying thing is that Khrushchev actually believed it.

One of them dared to think, and the other dared to believe.

It’s just crazy!
But in front of him, the two crazy guys were chatting there, talking about how to send people into space and then bring them back.

"…Finally, the spacecraft will land in the Caspian Sea. The seawater and cushioning airbags will minimize the impact force during the landing process, thereby ensuring the safety of the astronauts to the greatest extent possible."

After listening to Korolev's explanation, Khrushchev thought for a moment and then spoke.

"No, it can't be the Caspian Sea, Comrade Korolev. Soviet astronauts must land on Soviet soil. After all, the whole world is watching him! So, after our astronaut returns to Earth from space, he must stand on Soviet soil."

Faced with the sudden request, Korolev was completely dumbfounded. Recalling the previously agreed plan, he said.

"Comrade Khrushchev, this is very difficult because the impact force of the spacecraft when it lands is very large. Even with a parachute, it cannot solve this problem. Landing from the sea is the only and best option."

Khrushchev rejected his proposal without hesitation and said.

"When our astronauts return to Earth, they must stand on the Soviet Union's own land! This is the desire of the entire Soviet people."

What is the desire of the entire people!

It's obvious that you think this is very important, or from a political point of view, you need to sit like this... Although he was complaining in his heart, Korolev didn't know what to do for a moment.

To refute, or... to follow science.

Politics was more important than science. Without the latter, no progress in the former was possible, at least in the Soviet Union.

How can we achieve Khrushchev’s demands?

Just when Korolev was at a loss, Gorshkov on the side couldn't help but speak.

“Why not skydive?”

"parachute?"

"Yes, let him parachute. Since we can send him into space, let him parachute when he comes back!"

Despite the sarcasm in Gorshkov's words, Korolev nodded.

"This... is not impossible! This way, many problems can be solved."

what?
You actually believed it?
I was just kidding you!

Ok……

This guy is really a lunatic!

Gorshkov didn't even know how to describe his mood at the moment. Looking at the two guys in front of him, he suddenly thought of a question - if these two lunatics were together, how crazy would they do?
Now he didn't even dare to think further.

(End of this chapter)