The competition between China and the United States in the aerospace field has also triggered a lot of discussion on the domestic Internet. Especially on the question of which one is more powerful, a Mars colony or a lunar orbiting space station, the relevant discussion is particularly intense.
"This is?!"
No matter at any time, the competitive relationship between countries is always relative, not static and absolute.
After a pause, Lu Zhou looked around the conference room and continued.
These trivial matters have nothing to do with the Lunar Orbit Construction Committee.
Putting aside some comments that are purely based on butt issues and people are black for the sake of being black, or fans are for the sake of being fans, there are still many people who evaluate from a rational perspective.
What's more, the Mars colony is tens of millions of kilometers away. The transportation difficulty alone is not on the same level as the lunar orbiting space station. Naturally, the United States is better.
After announcing the start of the meeting with a brief opening remarks, Lu Zhou walked to the stage, looked around the conference room with a serious expression, and spoke concisely.
"Perhaps there is still room for improvement in chemical propulsion systems. By improving our engine technology, we can build larger rockets that can fly farther. But we want to rely on this technology to gain an advantage in the space race, or even surpass us." It’s almost impossible to defeat an opponent.”
After a brief hesitation, he finally shook his head and answered honestly.
Of course, the diplomatic department is still responsible for diplomatic matters.
For example, those who believe that the United States has the upper hand believe that the BFR rocket uses the world's most advanced liquid oxygen methane engine, with a maximum vacuum thrust of 138 megatons, and a low-Earth orbit carrying capacity that is 4.6 times that of the Saturn V. All kinds of data completely overwhelmed Xiangruihao.
"I have something to say."
If it is used to launch a detector, 260 days is not unacceptable. But if it is to send passengers to Mars, it will be a bit unacceptable.
"According to the relevant details disclosed by NASA, the BFR rocket did not adopt a Hohmann transfer orbit in the traditional sense, but adopted a direct impact orbit and entered the orbit directly into the Mars gravitational system."
What's more, the Mars colony is tens of millions of kilometers away. The transportation difficulty alone is not on the same level as the lunar orbiting space station. Naturally, the United States is better.
In the short term, whether it is China's development of lunar resources or its exploration of distant Mars, it is bound to lose money. Whether it is the helium-3 and titanium ore in the lunar soil, or the rich iron ore and methane reserves on Mars, they are still a distant pie.
"…It's hard."
Objectively speaking, both viewpoints are tenable.
"Although the BFR rocket has achieved great success, we don't have to belittle ourselves."
For example, those who believe that the United States has the upper hand believe that the BFR rocket uses the world's most advanced liquid oxygen methane engine, with a maximum vacuum thrust of 138 megatons, and a low-Earth orbit carrying capacity that is 4.6 times that of the Saturn V. All kinds of data completely overwhelmed Xiangruihao.
Those who believe that China has the upper hand are from a pragmatic perspective. No matter how you think about it, an enclave that is tens of millions of kilometers away from the mainland and has a two-year wait for a launch window is far inferior to the "close at hand" moon.
It is almost impossible to surpass the United States in chemical propulsion systems given the current situation of the domestic aerospace industry.
Including Academician Yuan Huanmin, the chief engineer of Hangke Group, and Director Zhang, the person in charge of the Yuegong core module project, almost all the best people in the industry gathered here.
Objectively speaking, both viewpoints are tenable.
"…It's hard."
After a pause, Lu Zhou looked around the conference room and continued.
This design is too messy!
Even if the moon is indeed closer.
Soon, a three-dimensional concept map of the Xiaguang was presented in front of everyone.
Those attending the meeting were all big players in the domestic aerospace industry.
For example, Germany, as the first country to reach an agreement with China on controllable fusion technology, naturally started cooperation negotiations with China on the Lunar Palace project.
However, Lu Zhou did not pay too much attention to the discussions surrounding the lunar orbit project.
"…It's hard."
"Therefore, it is our only choice to concentrate all our efforts on developing electric propulsion systems and maintaining our own advantages."
The competition between China and the United States is far from reaching the stage of the Cold War. China, which adheres to the path of peaceful development, has never actively provoked a fight for world hegemony. If the United States is willing to compete with the United States on the lunar space station project, If China cooperates, China will certainly have no reason to refuse.
"Its name is Xiaguang! The new generation spacecraft we designed for traveling to and from the atmosphere."
"Therefore, it is our only choice to concentrate all our efforts on developing electric propulsion systems and maintaining our own advantages."
At least in his eyes, these discussions were actually meaningless.
Objectively speaking, both viewpoints are tenable.
"This is?!"
Sitting next to Academician Yuan, staring at the spacecraft on the screen in stunned silence, Sun Yuanpei couldn't help but say.
"This is?!"
In the short term, whether it is China's development of lunar resources or its exploration of distant Mars, it is bound to lose money. Whether it is the helium-3 and titanium ore in the lunar soil, or the rich iron ore and methane reserves on Mars, they are still a distant pie.
After saying that, Lu Zhou looked at the big screen behind him and pressed the laser pointer in his hand.
"Perhaps there is still room for improvement in chemical propulsion systems. By improving our engine technology, we can build larger rockets that can fly farther. But we want to rely on this technology to gain an advantage in the space race, or even surpass us." It’s almost impossible to defeat an opponent.”
Even if the moon is indeed closer.
Institute of Aerospace Science and Technology.
A meeting about the lunar orbit construction plan is being held in the conference room of the institute.
The competition between China and the United States is far from reaching the stage of the Cold War. China, which adheres to the path of peaceful development, has never actively provoked a fight for world hegemony. If the United States is willing to compete with the United States on the lunar space station project, If China cooperates, China will certainly have no reason to refuse.
Objectively speaking, both viewpoints are tenable.
No matter at any time, the competitive relationship between countries is always relative, not static and absolute.
Just like centuries ago, before the pattern of the Age of Discovery was determined, no one knew whether the future of the colonial era would be in the Caribbean or the more distant Spice Coast...
Although China often has a “clear position” in guiding public opinion, in fact international relations issues are far from being as black and white as most people imagine.
For example, those who believe that the United States has the upper hand believe that the BFR rocket uses the world's most advanced liquid oxygen methane engine, with a maximum vacuum thrust of 138 megatons, and a low-Earth orbit carrying capacity that is 4.6 times that of the Saturn V. All kinds of data completely overwhelmed Xiangruihao.
"Speaking."
Putting aside some comments that are purely based on butt issues and people are black for the sake of being black, or fans are for the sake of being fans, there are still many people who evaluate from a rational perspective.
If it is used to launch a detector, 260 days is not unacceptable. But if it is to send passengers to Mars, it will be a bit unacceptable.
At least as far as China is concerned, the benefits gained through the space program in the fields of politics, scientific research, culture, etc. cannot be simply measured in terms of money.
Even if the moon is indeed closer.
After a pause, Lu Zhou looked around the conference room and continued.
Lu Zhou doesn't know much about the current stage of negotiations between the foreign affairs department and various countries, nor is he very concerned about it.
Countries such as Britain, France, the European Union, Russia, Japan, etc. are also conducting diplomatic contacts with China on the Lunar Palace project.
In the short term, whether it is China's development of lunar resources or its exploration of distant Mars, it is bound to lose money. Whether it is the helium-3 and titanium ore in the lunar soil, or the rich iron ore and methane reserves on Mars, they are still a distant pie.
"Speaking."
At least as far as China is concerned, the benefits gained through the space program in the fields of politics, scientific research, culture, etc. cannot be simply measured in terms of money.
Jinling City.
Countries such as Britain, France, the European Union, Russia, Japan, etc. are also conducting diplomatic contacts with China on the Lunar Palace project.
Of course, although from an economic point of view, the entire space program is definitely losing money, sometimes problems cannot be considered completely from an economic point of view.
"Perhaps we should re-examine our development route. I do not deny the importance of electric propulsion systems, but it may be too early to abandon chemical rockets now."
This design is too messy!
If it is used to launch a detector, 260 days is not unacceptable. But if it is to send passengers to Mars, it will be a bit unacceptable.
At least as far as China is concerned, the benefits gained through the space program in the fields of politics, scientific research, culture, etc. cannot be simply measured in terms of money.
As for the cost, it requires consuming more fuel.
"We may not be their opponents in terms of thrust, but we also have our own advantages! The advantage of the electric propulsion system lies in the huge specific impulse, which chemical rockets cannot catch up with in any case."
"The technical feasibility demonstration has been done a long time ago, and it is absolutely feasible in theory. As for actually..." At this point, Lu Zhou paused for a moment and said in a firm tone, "Let's give it a try." knew!"
As soon as the words on the road finished, a noisy discussion spread in the conference room.
The competition between China and the United States is far from reaching the stage of the Cold War. China, which adheres to the path of peaceful development, has never actively provoked a fight for world hegemony. If the United States is willing to compete with the United States on the lunar space station project, If China cooperates, China will certainly have no reason to refuse.
"We may not be their opponents in terms of thrust, but we also have our own advantages! The advantage of the electric propulsion system lies in the huge specific impulse, which chemical rockets cannot catch up with in any case."
Take the Lunar Palace project as an example. As the first country in the world to deploy a space station in lunar orbit, other countries that want to participate in moon-related scientific research projects can only sign cooperation agreements with China in this field.
Therefore, as the main means of transportation for the Ares project, the BFR rocket, which aims to colonize Mars, has chosen a faster flight track. Compared with the Hohmann transfer orbit, the BFR rocket using this orbit only takes 30 to 120 days to complete the trip from the earth to Mars, and has a longer launch time than the Hohmann transfer orbit. window period and no need to wait two years for the next launch.
After a brief hesitation, he finally shook his head and answered honestly.
Looking at the conference room engulfed in discussion, Lu Zhou said nothing, quietly waiting for the discussion to subside.
After a pause, Lu Zhou looked around the conference room and continued.
For example, Germany, as the first country to reach an agreement with China on controllable fusion technology, naturally started cooperation negotiations with China on the Lunar Palace project.
Even during the most tense moments of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union reached many mutually beneficial and win-win cooperations in aerospace projects and research on controllable fusion projects.
According to the results of the negotiations, China promised to reserve a scientific research position for the Max Planck Institute of Solar System Research after the first phase of the Lunar Palace project was completed, and allowed Germany to send one of its own scientific researchers to serve on the Lunar Palace.
Soon, a three-dimensional concept map of the Xiaguang was presented in front of everyone.
As if he didn't expect that Lu Zhou would suddenly ask this question, the expert was stunned for a moment, and the expression on his face became a little solemn.
What he needs to worry about now are more pressing matters...
Sitting next to Academician Yuan, staring at the spacecraft on the screen in stunned silence, Sun Yuanpei couldn't help but say.
As if he didn't expect that Lu Zhou would suddenly ask this question, the expert was stunned for a moment, and the expression on his face became a little solemn.
According to the results of the negotiations, China promised to reserve a scientific research position for the Max Planck Institute of Solar System Research after the first phase of the Lunar Palace project was completed, and allowed Germany to send one of its own scientific researchers to serve on the Lunar Palace.
In response to requests for cooperation from other countries, China has also shown an attitude of openness and cooperation. In fact, even against the United States, which is in a rivalry relationship, Yuegong has reserved a place for their astronauts.
The competition between China and the United States is far from reaching the stage of the Cold War. China, which adheres to the path of peaceful development, has never actively provoked a fight for world hegemony. If the United States is willing to compete with the United States on the lunar space station project, If China cooperates, China will certainly have no reason to refuse.
In the short term, whether it is China's development of lunar resources or its exploration of distant Mars, it is bound to lose money. Whether it is the helium-3 and titanium ore in the lunar soil, or the rich iron ore and methane reserves on Mars, they are still a distant pie.
Soon, a three-dimensional concept map of the Xiaguang was presented in front of everyone.
In exchange, the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research will cooperate with domestic research institutions in China on projects related to lunar resource development.
Academician Yuan was not the only one who was shocked.
Although on the surface, the BFR rocket seems to increase the cost of launching to Mars, on the other hand, shortening the flight time means that the life-support load on the BFS spacecraft can be reduced, carrying less fresh water, oxygen, and food resources. From this perspective, adopting this launch route, which consumes more fuel, can actually reduce transportation costs...
"This is?!"
Countries such as Britain, France, the European Union, Russia, Japan, etc. are also conducting diplomatic contacts with China on the Lunar Palace project.
"I believe you have all heard that the U.S. Ares Project has completed the first phase."
"I have something to say."
Just like that, about five minutes later, a professor sitting in the conference room raised his hand and said.
"I have something to say."
In response to requests for cooperation from other countries, China has also shown an attitude of openness and cooperation. In fact, even against the United States, which is in a rivalry relationship, Yuegong has reserved a place for their astronauts.
Even during the most tense moments of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union reached many mutually beneficial and win-win cooperations in aerospace projects and research on controllable fusion projects.
After a pause, Lu Zhou looked around the conference room and continued.
For example, those who believe that the United States has the upper hand believe that the BFR rocket uses the world's most advanced liquid oxygen methane engine, with a maximum vacuum thrust of 138 megatons, and a low-Earth orbit carrying capacity that is 4.6 times that of the Saturn V. All kinds of data completely overwhelmed Xiangruihao.
The launch route that gets rid of the Hohmann transfer orbit can turn this seemingly crazy plan into a reality. In a sense, Space-X's technology is indeed terrifyingly powerful!
Spacecraft going to Mars have always used the Hohmann transfer orbit, which is also the theoretically least fuel-consuming route to Mars.
Therefore, as the main means of transportation for the Ares project, the BFR rocket, which aims to colonize Mars, has chosen a faster flight track. Compared with the Hohmann transfer orbit, the BFR rocket using this orbit only takes 30 to 120 days to complete the trip from the earth to Mars, and has a longer launch time than the Hohmann transfer orbit. window period and no need to wait two years for the next launch.
Sitting next to Academician Yuan, staring at the spacecraft on the screen in stunned silence, Sun Yuanpei couldn't help but say.
No matter at any time, the competitive relationship between countries is always relative, not static and absolute.
"I believe you have all heard that the U.S. Ares Project has completed the first phase."
Soon, a three-dimensional concept map of the Xiaguang was presented in front of everyone.
Objectively speaking, both viewpoints are tenable.
Although China often has a “clear position” in guiding public opinion, in fact international relations issues are far from being as black and white as most people imagine.
"Although the BFR rocket has achieved great success, we don't have to belittle ourselves."
According to the results of the negotiations, China promised to reserve a scientific research position for the Max Planck Institute of Solar System Research after the first phase of the Lunar Palace project was completed, and allowed Germany to send one of its own scientific researchers to serve on the Lunar Palace.
"Although the BFR rocket has achieved great success, we don't have to belittle ourselves."
Sitting next to Academician Yuan, staring at the spacecraft on the screen in stunned silence, Sun Yuanpei couldn't help but say.
After saying that, Lu Zhou looked at the big screen behind him and pressed the laser pointer in his hand.
"Therefore, it is our only choice to concentrate all our efforts on developing electric propulsion systems and maintaining our own advantages."
Academician Yuan was not the only one who was shocked.
"Its name is Xiaguang! The new generation spacecraft we designed for traveling to and from the atmosphere."
Even during the most tense moments of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union reached many mutually beneficial and win-win cooperations in aerospace projects and research on controllable fusion projects.
Those who believe that China has the upper hand are from a pragmatic perspective. No matter how you think about it, an enclave that is tens of millions of kilometers away from the mainland and has a two-year wait for a launch window is far inferior to the "close at hand" moon.
Objectively speaking, both viewpoints are tenable.
At least as far as China is concerned, the benefits gained through the space program in the fields of politics, scientific research, culture, etc. cannot be simply measured in terms of money.
"According to the relevant details disclosed by NASA, the BFR rocket did not adopt a Hohmann transfer orbit in the traditional sense, but adopted a direct impact orbit and entered the orbit directly into the Mars gravitational system."
"I have something to say."
A meeting about the lunar orbit construction plan is being held in the conference room of the institute.
The competition between China and the United States is far from reaching the stage of the Cold War. China, which adheres to the path of peaceful development, has never actively provoked a fight for world hegemony. If the United States is willing to compete with the United States on the lunar space station project, If China cooperates, China will certainly have no reason to refuse.
After announcing the start of the meeting with a brief opening remarks, Lu Zhou walked to the stage, looked around the conference room with a serious expression, and spoke concisely.
Just like that, about five minutes later, a professor sitting in the conference room raised his hand and said.
After saying that, Lu Zhou looked at the big screen behind him and pressed the laser pointer in his hand.
Institute of Aerospace Science and Technology.
"Therefore, it is our only choice to concentrate all our efforts on developing electric propulsion systems and maintaining our own advantages."
"Yeah, like you said, it's hard for us to do that."
These trivial matters have nothing to do with the Lunar Orbit Construction Committee.
Of course, although from an economic point of view, the entire space program is definitely losing money, sometimes problems cannot be considered completely from an economic point of view.
Of course, the premise of all this is that the United States is willing to open an outpost of the Mars colony to China, or provide equivalent chips in exchange...
Institute of Aerospace Science and Technology.
A meeting about the lunar orbit construction plan is being held in the conference room of the institute.
What's more, the Mars colony is tens of millions of kilometers away. The transportation difficulty alone is not on the same level as the lunar orbiting space station. Naturally, the United States is better.
Nodding to the professor who raised his hand, Lu Zhou spoke.
Lu Zhou doesn't know much about the current stage of negotiations between the foreign affairs department and various countries, nor is he very concerned about it.
"Yeah, like you said, it's hard for us to do that."
"We may not be their opponents in terms of thrust, but we also have our own advantages! The advantage of the electric propulsion system lies in the huge specific impulse, which chemical rockets cannot catch up with in any case."
The four engines are dispersed on four twin-shaft fixed wings, with only one main engine remaining at the tail...
The launch route that gets rid of the Hohmann transfer orbit can turn this seemingly crazy plan into a reality. In a sense, Space-X's technology is indeed terrifyingly powerful!
At least as far as China is concerned, the benefits gained through the space program in the fields of politics, scientific research, culture, etc. cannot be simply measured in terms of money.
However, Lu Zhou did not pay too much attention to the discussions surrounding the lunar orbit project.
The four engines are dispersed on four twin-shaft fixed wings, with only one main engine remaining at the tail...
Of course, the diplomatic department is still responsible for diplomatic matters.
What he needs to worry about now are more pressing matters...
Those attending the meeting were all big players in the domestic aerospace industry.
These trivial matters have nothing to do with the Lunar Orbit Construction Committee.
Looking at Academician Yuan who looked surprised, Lu Zhou nodded with a smile and said.
Nodding to the professor who raised his hand, Lu Zhou spoke.
What he needs to worry about now are more pressing matters...
Although on the surface, the BFR rocket seems to increase the cost of launching to Mars, on the other hand, shortening the flight time means that the life-support load on the BFS spacecraft can be reduced, carrying less fresh water, oxygen, and food resources. From this perspective, adopting this launch route, which consumes more fuel, can actually reduce transportation costs...
Take the Lunar Palace project as an example. As the first country in the world to deploy a space station in lunar orbit, other countries that want to participate in moon-related scientific research projects can only sign cooperation agreements with China in this field.
Jinling City.
However, this track is not perfect. It only waits for a window every two years and needs to fly in the air for up to 180 days.
At least as far as China is concerned, the benefits gained through the space program in the fields of politics, scientific research, culture, etc. cannot be simply measured in terms of money.
The four engines are dispersed on four twin-shaft fixed wings, with only one main engine remaining at the tail...
Even if he was bragging, he couldn't cross this seaport.
Therefore, as the main means of transportation for the Ares project, the BFR rocket, which aims to colonize Mars, has chosen a faster flight track. Compared with the Hohmann transfer orbit, the BFR rocket using this orbit only takes 30 to 120 days to complete the trip from the earth to Mars, and has a longer launch time than the Hohmann transfer orbit. window period and no need to wait two years for the next launch.
"Therefore, it is our only choice to concentrate all our efforts on developing electric propulsion systems and maintaining our own advantages."
After saying that, Lu Zhou looked at the big screen behind him and pressed the laser pointer in his hand.
Institute of Aerospace Science and Technology.
Institute of Aerospace Science and Technology.
"Speaking."
The competition between China and the United States in the aerospace field has also triggered a lot of discussion on the domestic Internet. Especially on the question of which one is more powerful, a Mars colony or a lunar orbiting space station, the relevant discussion is particularly intense.
A meeting about the lunar orbit construction plan is being held in the conference room of the institute.
Just like that, about five minutes later, a professor sitting in the conference room raised his hand and said.
Of course, the premise of all this is that the United States is willing to open an outpost of the Mars colony to China, or provide equivalent chips in exchange...
Those attending the meeting were all big players in the domestic aerospace industry.
"I revealed some time ago that based on the propulsion system on the Xiangrui, Starry Sky Technology is developing a spacecraft that is more flexible and more suitable for traveling between low-Earth orbit and the surface. The relevant research has come to an end, and it is now It’s time to reveal the answer to this mystery.”
Looking at the aerospace plane with its unique shape and very different from traditional spacecraft, the voice of surprise suddenly spread throughout the conference room.
"This is?!"
Looking at the conference room engulfed in discussion, Lu Zhou said nothing, quietly waiting for the discussion to subside.
Of course, although from an economic point of view, the entire space program is definitely losing money, sometimes problems cannot be considered completely from an economic point of view.
Just like that, about five minutes later, a professor sitting in the conference room raised his hand and said.
The BFR rocket has almost marked the pinnacle of the liquid oxygen methane engine. Standing on the shoulders of giants, it is difficult to find an opponent that can match it.
Including Academician Yuan Huanmin, the chief engineer of Hangke Group, and Director Zhang, the person in charge of the Yuegong core module project, almost all the best people in the industry gathered here.
"Perhaps we should re-examine our development route. I do not deny the importance of electric propulsion systems, but it may be too early to abandon chemical rockets now."
What's more, the Mars colony is tens of millions of kilometers away. The transportation difficulty alone is not on the same level as the lunar orbiting space station. Naturally, the United States is better.
Just like that, about five minutes later, a professor sitting in the conference room raised his hand and said.
"Its name is Xiaguang! The new generation spacecraft we designed for traveling to and from the atmosphere."
In exchange, the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research will cooperate with domestic research institutions in China on projects related to lunar resource development.
Even if he was bragging, he couldn't cross this seaport.
After announcing the start of the meeting with a brief opening remarks, Lu Zhou walked to the stage, looked around the conference room with a serious expression, and spoke concisely.
Just like centuries ago, before the pattern of the Age of Discovery was determined, no one knew whether the future of the colonial era would be in the Caribbean or the more distant Spice Coast...
However, Lu Zhou did not pay too much attention to the discussions surrounding the lunar orbit project.
Sitting next to Academician Yuan, staring at the spacecraft on the screen in stunned silence, Sun Yuanpei couldn't help but say.
"I believe you have all heard that the U.S. Ares Project has completed the first phase."
A meeting about the lunar orbit construction plan is being held in the conference room of the institute.
Lu Zhou doesn't know much about the current stage of negotiations between the foreign affairs department and various countries, nor is he very concerned about it.
Sitting next to Academician Yuan, staring at the spacecraft on the screen in stunned silence, Sun Yuanpei couldn't help but say.
It is almost impossible to surpass the United States in chemical propulsion systems given the current situation of the domestic aerospace industry.
"According to the relevant details disclosed by NASA, the BFR rocket did not adopt a Hohmann transfer orbit in the traditional sense, but adopted a direct impact orbit and entered the orbit directly into the Mars gravitational system."
Academician Yuan was not the only one who was shocked.
This design is too messy!
Sitting next to Academician Yuan, staring at the spacecraft on the screen in stunned silence, Sun Yuanpei couldn't help but say.
Even during the most tense moments of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union reached many mutually beneficial and win-win cooperations in aerospace projects and research on controllable fusion projects.
Just like that, about five minutes later, a professor sitting in the conference room raised his hand and said.
"Therefore, it is our only choice to concentrate all our efforts on developing electric propulsion systems and maintaining our own advantages."
As soon as the words on the road finished, a noisy discussion spread in the conference room.
According to the results of the negotiations, China promised to reserve a scientific research position for the Max Planck Institute of Solar System Research after the first phase of the Lunar Palace project was completed, and allowed Germany to send one of its own scientific researchers to serve on the Lunar Palace.
As for the cost, it requires consuming more fuel.
Lu Zhou doesn't know much about the current stage of negotiations between the foreign affairs department and various countries, nor is he very concerned about it.
Putting aside some comments that are purely based on butt issues and people are black for the sake of being black, or fans are for the sake of being fans, there are still many people who evaluate from a rational perspective.
Just like centuries ago, before the pattern of the Age of Discovery was determined, no one knew whether the future of the colonial era would be in the Caribbean or the more distant Spice Coast...
In fact, many people had already heard about it before the meeting started, but hearing it again now was still unavoidably shocked.
The launch route that gets rid of the Hohmann transfer orbit can turn this seemingly crazy plan into a reality. In a sense, Space-X's technology is indeed terrifyingly powerful!
The four engines are dispersed on four twin-shaft fixed wings, with only one main engine remaining at the tail...
Even if the moon is indeed closer.
In exchange, the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research will cooperate with domestic research institutions in China on projects related to lunar resource development.
In exchange, the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research will cooperate with domestic research institutions in China on projects related to lunar resource development.
Spacecraft going to Mars have always used the Hohmann transfer orbit, which is also the theoretically least fuel-consuming route to Mars.
Although on the surface, the BFR rocket seems to increase the cost of launching to Mars, on the other hand, shortening the flight time means that the life-support load on the BFS spacecraft can be reduced, carrying less fresh water, oxygen, and food resources. From this perspective, adopting this launch route, which consumes more fuel, can actually reduce transportation costs...
Of course, the premise of all this is that the United States is willing to open an outpost of the Mars colony to China, or provide equivalent chips in exchange...
Looking at the picture on the image, Academician Yuan's pupils shrank slightly and he couldn't help but stand up from his seat.
However, Lu Zhou did not pay too much attention to the discussions surrounding the lunar orbit project.
As for the cost, it requires consuming more fuel.
Including Academician Yuan Huanmin, the chief engineer of Hangke Group, and Director Zhang, the person in charge of the Yuegong core module project, almost all the best people in the industry gathered here.
As soon as the words on the road finished, a noisy discussion spread in the conference room.
The competition between China and the United States in the aerospace field has also triggered a lot of discussion on the domestic Internet. Especially on the question of which one is more powerful, a Mars colony or a lunar orbiting space station, the relevant discussion is particularly intense.
However, this track is not perfect. It only waits for a window every two years and needs to fly in the air for up to 180 days.
Even during the most tense moments of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union reached many mutually beneficial and win-win cooperations in aerospace projects and research on controllable fusion projects.
Of course, the diplomatic department is still responsible for diplomatic matters.
For example, those who believe that the United States has the upper hand believe that the BFR rocket uses the world's most advanced liquid oxygen methane engine, with a maximum vacuum thrust of 138 megatons, and a low-Earth orbit carrying capacity that is 4.6 times that of the Saturn V. All kinds of data completely overwhelmed Xiangruihao.
Those attending the meeting were all big players in the domestic aerospace industry.
However, this track is not perfect. It only waits for a window every two years and needs to fly in the air for up to 180 days.
If it is used to launch a detector, 260 days is not unacceptable. But if it is to send passengers to Mars, it will be a bit unacceptable.
Therefore, as the main means of transportation for the Ares project, the BFR rocket, which aims to colonize Mars, has chosen a faster flight track. Compared with the Hohmann transfer orbit, the BFR rocket using this orbit only takes 30 to 120 days to complete the trip from the earth to Mars, and has a longer launch time than the Hohmann transfer orbit. window period and no need to wait two years for the next launch.
The BFR rocket has almost marked the pinnacle of the liquid oxygen methane engine. Standing on the shoulders of giants, it is difficult to find an opponent that can match it.
Those attending the meeting were all big players in the domestic aerospace industry.
Nodding to the professor who raised his hand, Lu Zhou spoke.
According to the results of the negotiations, China promised to reserve a scientific research position for the Max Planck Institute of Solar System Research after the first phase of the Lunar Palace project was completed, and allowed Germany to send one of its own scientific researchers to serve on the Lunar Palace.
A meeting about the lunar orbit construction plan is being held in the conference room of the institute.
According to the results of the negotiations, China promised to reserve a scientific research position for the Max Planck Institute of Solar System Research after the first phase of the Lunar Palace project was completed, and allowed Germany to send one of its own scientific researchers to serve on the Lunar Palace.
Therefore, as the main means of transportation for the Ares project, the BFR rocket, which aims to colonize Mars, has chosen a faster flight track. Compared with the Hohmann transfer orbit, the BFR rocket using this orbit only takes 30 to 120 days to complete the trip from the earth to Mars, and has a longer launch time than the Hohmann transfer orbit. window period and no need to wait two years for the next launch.
"If I give you 50 years and $1 billion in annual funding, are you sure you can make a high-thrust rocket as good as BFR?"
Pushing up the glasses on the bridge of his nose, the middle-aged professor said thank you to Lu Zhou, stood up slowly, and expressed his views in a soliciting tone.
"Although the BFR rocket has achieved great success, we don't have to belittle ourselves."
As for the cost, it requires consuming more fuel.
Academician Yuan was not the only one who was shocked.
After announcing the start of the meeting with a brief opening remarks, Lu Zhou walked to the stage, looked around the conference room with a serious expression, and spoke concisely.
Looking at Academician Yuan who looked surprised, Lu Zhou nodded with a smile and said.
However, Lu Zhou did not pay too much attention to the discussions surrounding the lunar orbit project.
Lu Zhou didn't say anything more. He nodded to him and motioned for him to sit down.
Therefore, as the main means of transportation for the Ares project, the BFR rocket, which aims to colonize Mars, has chosen a faster flight track. Compared with the Hohmann transfer orbit, the BFR rocket using this orbit only takes 30 to 120 days to complete the trip from the earth to Mars, and has a longer launch time than the Hohmann transfer orbit. window period and no need to wait two years for the next launch.
Although on the surface, the BFR rocket seems to increase the cost of launching to Mars, on the other hand, shortening the flight time means that the life-support load on the BFS spacecraft can be reduced, carrying less fresh water, oxygen, and food resources. From this perspective, adopting this launch route, which consumes more fuel, can actually reduce transportation costs...
"Perhaps we should re-examine our development route. I do not deny the importance of electric propulsion systems, but it may be too early to abandon chemical rockets now."
Lu Zhou didn't say anything more. He nodded to him and motioned for him to sit down.
Pushing up the glasses on the bridge of his nose, the middle-aged professor said thank you to Lu Zhou, stood up slowly, and expressed his views in a soliciting tone.
The launch route that gets rid of the Hohmann transfer orbit can turn this seemingly crazy plan into a reality. In a sense, Space-X's technology is indeed terrifyingly powerful!
Academician Yuan was not the only one who was shocked.
"Its name is Xiaguang! The new generation spacecraft we designed for traveling to and from the atmosphere."
"According to the relevant details disclosed by NASA, the BFR rocket did not adopt a Hohmann transfer orbit in the traditional sense, but adopted a direct impact orbit and entered the orbit directly into the Mars gravitational system."
Looking at the conference room engulfed in discussion, Lu Zhou said nothing, quietly waiting for the discussion to subside.
At least as far as China is concerned, the benefits gained through the space program in the fields of politics, scientific research, culture, etc. cannot be simply measured in terms of money.
"If I give you 50 years and $1 billion in annual funding, are you sure you can make a high-thrust rocket as good as BFR?"
Looking at the professor who stood up to speak, Lu Zhou pondered for a while and suddenly spoke.
Just like that, about five minutes later, a professor sitting in the conference room raised his hand and said.
"According to the relevant details disclosed by NASA, the BFR rocket did not adopt a Hohmann transfer orbit in the traditional sense, but adopted a direct impact orbit and entered the orbit directly into the Mars gravitational system."
After a pause, Lu Zhou looked around the conference room and continued.
At least in his eyes, these discussions were actually meaningless.
As if he didn't expect that Lu Zhou would suddenly ask this question, the expert was stunned for a moment, and the expression on his face became a little solemn.
Looking at the conference room engulfed in discussion, Lu Zhou said nothing, quietly waiting for the discussion to subside.
"Speaking."
Objectively speaking, both viewpoints are tenable.
"I have something to say."
Spacecraft going to Mars have always used the Hohmann transfer orbit, which is also the theoretically least fuel-consuming route to Mars.
"I think the successful launch of the BFR rocket can prove to a certain extent that chemical rockets have not reached a bottleneck as we imagined."
The four engines are dispersed on four twin-shaft fixed wings, with only one main engine remaining at the tail...
Although on the surface, the BFR rocket seems to increase the cost of launching to Mars, on the other hand, shortening the flight time means that the life-support load on the BFS spacecraft can be reduced, carrying less fresh water, oxygen, and food resources. From this perspective, adopting this launch route, which consumes more fuel, can actually reduce transportation costs...
Nodding to the professor who raised his hand, Lu Zhou spoke.
At least in his eyes, these discussions were actually meaningless.
Just like centuries ago, before the pattern of the Age of Discovery was determined, no one knew whether the future of the colonial era would be in the Caribbean or the more distant Spice Coast...
Lu Zhou doesn't know much about the current stage of negotiations between the foreign affairs department and various countries, nor is he very concerned about it.
Looking at the conference room engulfed in discussion, Lu Zhou said nothing, quietly waiting for the discussion to subside.
"Speaking."
"Its name is Xiaguang! The new generation spacecraft we designed for traveling to and from the atmosphere."
"Perhaps there is still room for improvement in chemical propulsion systems. By improving our engine technology, we can build larger rockets that can fly farther. But we want to rely on this technology to gain an advantage in the space race, or even surpass us." It’s almost impossible to defeat an opponent.”
"Yeah, like you said, it's hard for us to do that."
"Perhaps there is still room for improvement in chemical propulsion systems. By improving our engine technology, we can build larger rockets that can fly farther. But we want to rely on this technology to gain an advantage in the space race, or even surpass us." It’s almost impossible to defeat an opponent.”
A meeting about the lunar orbit construction plan is being held in the conference room of the institute.
Lu Zhou doesn't know much about the current stage of negotiations between the foreign affairs department and various countries, nor is he very concerned about it.
Looking at the professor who stood up to speak, Lu Zhou pondered for a while and suddenly spoke.
Therefore, as the main means of transportation for the Ares project, the BFR rocket, which aims to colonize Mars, has chosen a faster flight track. Compared with the Hohmann transfer orbit, the BFR rocket using this orbit only takes 30 to 120 days to complete the trip from the earth to Mars, and has a longer launch time than the Hohmann transfer orbit. window period and no need to wait two years for the next launch.
Pushing up the glasses on the bridge of his nose, the middle-aged professor said thank you to Lu Zhou, stood up slowly, and expressed his views in a soliciting tone.
Just like that, about five minutes later, a professor sitting in the conference room raised his hand and said.
Those who believe that China has the upper hand are from a pragmatic perspective. No matter how you think about it, an enclave that is tens of millions of kilometers away from the mainland and has a two-year wait for a launch window is far inferior to the "close at hand" moon.
No matter at any time, the competitive relationship between countries is always relative, not static and absolute.
"I revealed some time ago that based on the propulsion system on the Xiangrui, Starry Sky Technology is developing a spacecraft that is more flexible and more suitable for traveling between low-Earth orbit and the surface. The relevant research has come to an end, and it is now It’s time to reveal the answer to this mystery.”
"This is?!"
However, Lu Zhou did not pay too much attention to the discussions surrounding the lunar orbit project.
"I think the successful launch of the BFR rocket can prove to a certain extent that chemical rockets have not reached a bottleneck as we imagined."
"Yeah, like you said, it's hard for us to do that."
"If I give you 50 years and $1 billion in annual funding, are you sure you can make a high-thrust rocket as good as BFR?"
As if he didn't expect that Lu Zhou would suddenly ask this question, the expert was stunned for a moment, and the expression on his face became a little solemn.
"Its name is Xiaguang! The new generation spacecraft we designed for traveling to and from the atmosphere."
A meeting about the lunar orbit construction plan is being held in the conference room of the institute.
Jinling City.
"Perhaps we should re-examine our development route. I do not deny the importance of electric propulsion systems, but it may be too early to abandon chemical rockets now."
For example, Germany, as the first country to reach an agreement with China on controllable fusion technology, naturally started cooperation negotiations with China on the Lunar Palace project.
After announcing the start of the meeting with a brief opening remarks, Lu Zhou walked to the stage, looked around the conference room with a serious expression, and spoke concisely.
Even if he was bragging, he couldn't cross this seaport.
What he needs to worry about now are more pressing matters...
As for the cost, it requires consuming more fuel.
The competition between China and the United States is far from reaching the stage of the Cold War. China, which adheres to the path of peaceful development, has never actively provoked a fight for world hegemony. If the United States is willing to compete with the United States on the lunar space station project, If China cooperates, China will certainly have no reason to refuse.
Looking at the professor who stood up to speak, Lu Zhou pondered for a while and suddenly spoke.
Putting aside some comments that are purely based on butt issues and people are black for the sake of being black, or fans are for the sake of being fans, there are still many people who evaluate from a rational perspective.
The BFR rocket has almost marked the pinnacle of the liquid oxygen methane engine. Standing on the shoulders of giants, it is difficult to find an opponent that can match it.
According to the results of the negotiations, China promised to reserve a scientific research position for the Max Planck Institute of Solar System Research after the first phase of the Lunar Palace project was completed, and allowed Germany to send one of its own scientific researchers to serve on the Lunar Palace.
"Is this design... feasible?"
As if he didn't expect that Lu Zhou would suddenly ask this question, the expert was stunned for a moment, and the expression on his face became a little solemn.
"Speaking."
"Is this design... feasible?"
Nodding to the professor who raised his hand, Lu Zhou spoke.
"If I give you 50 years and $1 billion in annual funding, are you sure you can make a high-thrust rocket as good as BFR?"
"I revealed some time ago that based on the propulsion system on the Xiangrui, Starry Sky Technology is developing a spacecraft that is more flexible and more suitable for traveling between low-Earth orbit and the surface. The relevant research has come to an end, and it is now It’s time to reveal the answer to this mystery.”
Academician Yuan was not the only one who was shocked.
Although on the surface, the BFR rocket seems to increase the cost of launching to Mars, on the other hand, shortening the flight time means that the life-support load on the BFS spacecraft can be reduced, carrying less fresh water, oxygen, and food resources. From this perspective, adopting this launch route, which consumes more fuel, can actually reduce transportation costs...
Of course, the premise of all this is that the United States is willing to open an outpost of the Mars colony to China, or provide equivalent chips in exchange...
"Speaking."
As if he didn't expect that Lu Zhou would suddenly ask this question, the expert was stunned for a moment, and the expression on his face became a little solemn.
"I revealed some time ago that based on the propulsion system on the Xiangrui, Starry Sky Technology is developing a spacecraft that is more flexible and more suitable for traveling between low-Earth orbit and the surface. The relevant research has come to an end, and it is now It’s time to reveal the answer to this mystery.”
Institute of Aerospace Science and Technology.
The competition between China and the United States in the aerospace field has also triggered a lot of discussion on the domestic Internet. Especially on the question of which one is more powerful, a Mars colony or a lunar orbiting space station, the relevant discussion is particularly intense.
Those who believe that China has the upper hand are from a pragmatic perspective. No matter how you think about it, an enclave that is tens of millions of kilometers away from the mainland and has a two-year wait for a launch window is far inferior to the "close at hand" moon.
Even if the moon is indeed closer.
After a brief hesitation, he finally shook his head and answered honestly.
What's more, the Mars colony is tens of millions of kilometers away. The transportation difficulty alone is not on the same level as the lunar orbiting space station. Naturally, the United States is better.
Even if the moon is indeed closer.
"…It's hard."
"Speaking."
"If I give you 50 years and $1 billion in annual funding, are you sure you can make a high-thrust rocket as good as BFR?"
Of course, although from an economic point of view, the entire space program is definitely losing money, sometimes problems cannot be considered completely from an economic point of view.
At least as far as China is concerned, the benefits gained through the space program in the fields of politics, scientific research, culture, etc. cannot be simply measured in terms of money.
"If I give you 50 years and $1 billion in annual funding, are you sure you can make a high-thrust rocket as good as BFR?"
The BFR rocket has almost marked the pinnacle of the liquid oxygen methane engine. Standing on the shoulders of giants, it is difficult to find an opponent that can match it.
"I have something to say."
Lu Zhou doesn't know much about the current stage of negotiations between the foreign affairs department and various countries, nor is he very concerned about it.
After saying that, Lu Zhou looked at the big screen behind him and pressed the laser pointer in his hand.
Looking at Academician Yuan who looked surprised, Lu Zhou nodded with a smile and said.
"Yeah, like you said, it's hard for us to do that."
It is almost impossible to surpass the United States in chemical propulsion systems given the current situation of the domestic aerospace industry.
"If I give you 50 years and $1 billion in annual funding, are you sure you can make a high-thrust rocket as good as BFR?"
Pushing up the glasses on the bridge of his nose, the middle-aged professor said thank you to Lu Zhou, stood up slowly, and expressed his views in a soliciting tone.
"We may not be their opponents in terms of thrust, but we also have our own advantages! The advantage of the electric propulsion system lies in the huge specific impulse, which chemical rockets cannot catch up with in any case."
Although on the surface, the BFR rocket seems to increase the cost of launching to Mars, on the other hand, shortening the flight time means that the life-support load on the BFS spacecraft can be reduced, carrying less fresh water, oxygen, and food resources. From this perspective, adopting this launch route, which consumes more fuel, can actually reduce transportation costs...
Therefore, as the main means of transportation for the Ares project, the BFR rocket, which aims to colonize Mars, has chosen a faster flight track. Compared with the Hohmann transfer orbit, the BFR rocket using this orbit only takes 30 to 120 days to complete the trip from the earth to Mars, and has a longer launch time than the Hohmann transfer orbit. window period and no need to wait two years for the next launch.
"…It's hard."
As soon as the words on the road finished, a noisy discussion spread in the conference room.
Jinling City.
Even if he was bragging, he couldn't cross this seaport.
This design is too messy!
Even during the most tense moments of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union reached many mutually beneficial and win-win cooperations in aerospace projects and research on controllable fusion projects.
Academician Yuan was not the only one who was shocked.
After announcing the start of the meeting with a brief opening remarks, Lu Zhou walked to the stage, looked around the conference room with a serious expression, and spoke concisely.
Lu Zhou didn't say anything more. He nodded to him and motioned for him to sit down.
"I revealed some time ago that based on the propulsion system on the Xiangrui, Starry Sky Technology is developing a spacecraft that is more flexible and more suitable for traveling between low-Earth orbit and the surface. The relevant research has come to an end, and it is now It’s time to reveal the answer to this mystery.”
As if he didn't expect that Lu Zhou would suddenly ask this question, the expert was stunned for a moment, and the expression on his face became a little solemn.
After announcing the start of the meeting with a brief opening remarks, Lu Zhou walked to the stage, looked around the conference room with a serious expression, and spoke concisely.
"Yeah, like you said, it's hard for us to do that."
Although on the surface, the BFR rocket seems to increase the cost of launching to Mars, on the other hand, shortening the flight time means that the life-support load on the BFS spacecraft can be reduced, carrying less fresh water, oxygen, and food resources. From this perspective, adopting this launch route, which consumes more fuel, can actually reduce transportation costs...
"Therefore, it is our only choice to concentrate all our efforts on developing electric propulsion systems and maintaining our own advantages."
Although on the surface, the BFR rocket seems to increase the cost of launching to Mars, on the other hand, shortening the flight time means that the life-support load on the BFS spacecraft can be reduced, carrying less fresh water, oxygen, and food resources. From this perspective, adopting this launch route, which consumes more fuel, can actually reduce transportation costs...
Take the Lunar Palace project as an example. As the first country in the world to deploy a space station in lunar orbit, other countries that want to participate in moon-related scientific research projects can only sign cooperation agreements with China in this field.
"Perhaps there is still room for improvement in chemical propulsion systems. By improving our engine technology, we can build larger rockets that can fly farther. But we want to rely on this technology to gain an advantage in the space race, or even surpass us." It’s almost impossible to defeat an opponent.”
For example, Germany, as the first country to reach an agreement with China on controllable fusion technology, naturally started cooperation negotiations with China on the Lunar Palace project.
As soon as the words on the road finished, a noisy discussion spread in the conference room.
As for the cost, it requires consuming more fuel.
Looking at the aerospace plane with its unique shape and very different from traditional spacecraft, the voice of surprise suddenly spread throughout the conference room.
In exchange, the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research will cooperate with domestic research institutions in China on projects related to lunar resource development.
"Perhaps there is still room for improvement in chemical propulsion systems. By improving our engine technology, we can build larger rockets that can fly farther. But we want to rely on this technology to gain an advantage in the space race, or even surpass us." It’s almost impossible to defeat an opponent.”
What he needs to worry about now are more pressing matters...
"Therefore, it is our only choice to concentrate all our efforts on developing electric propulsion systems and maintaining our own advantages."
However, this track is not perfect. It only waits for a window every two years and needs to fly in the air for up to 180 days.
"This is?!"
The BFR rocket has almost marked the pinnacle of the liquid oxygen methane engine. Standing on the shoulders of giants, it is difficult to find an opponent that can match it.
Lu Zhou didn't say anything more. He nodded to him and motioned for him to sit down.
Lu Zhou didn't say anything more. He nodded to him and motioned for him to sit down.
"Perhaps there is still room for improvement in chemical propulsion systems. By improving our engine technology, we can build larger rockets that can fly farther. But we want to rely on this technology to gain an advantage in the space race, or even surpass us." It’s almost impossible to defeat an opponent.”
"If I give you 50 years and $1 billion in annual funding, are you sure you can make a high-thrust rocket as good as BFR?"
Even if the moon is indeed closer.
After a pause, Lu Zhou looked around the conference room and continued.
Nodding to the professor who raised his hand, Lu Zhou spoke.
"Yeah, like you said, it's hard for us to do that."
In fact, many people had already heard about it before the meeting started, but hearing it again now was still unavoidably shocked.
Just like centuries ago, before the pattern of the Age of Discovery was determined, no one knew whether the future of the colonial era would be in the Caribbean or the more distant Spice Coast...
"According to the relevant details disclosed by NASA, the BFR rocket did not adopt a Hohmann transfer orbit in the traditional sense, but adopted a direct impact orbit and entered the orbit directly into the Mars gravitational system."
Sitting next to Academician Yuan, staring at the spacecraft on the screen in stunned silence, Sun Yuanpei couldn't help but say.
"Although the BFR rocket has achieved great success, we don't have to belittle ourselves."
After saying that, Lu Zhou looked at the big screen behind him and pressed the laser pointer in his hand.
In fact, many people had already heard about it before the meeting started, but hearing it again now was still unavoidably shocked.
After announcing the start of the meeting with a brief opening remarks, Lu Zhou walked to the stage, looked around the conference room with a serious expression, and spoke concisely.
Spacecraft going to Mars have always used the Hohmann transfer orbit, which is also the theoretically least fuel-consuming route to Mars.
Of course, the diplomatic department is still responsible for diplomatic matters.
As for the cost, it requires consuming more fuel.
Nodding to the professor who raised his hand, Lu Zhou spoke.
"We may not be their opponents in terms of thrust, but we also have our own advantages! The advantage of the electric propulsion system lies in the huge specific impulse, which chemical rockets cannot catch up with in any case."
"Perhaps there is still room for improvement in chemical propulsion systems. By improving our engine technology, we can build larger rockets that can fly farther. But we want to rely on this technology to gain an advantage in the space race, or even surpass us." It’s almost impossible to defeat an opponent.”
"Speaking."
The competition between China and the United States in the aerospace field has also triggered a lot of discussion on the domestic Internet. Especially on the question of which one is more powerful, a Mars colony or a lunar orbiting space station, the relevant discussion is particularly intense.
"We may not be their opponents in terms of thrust, but we also have our own advantages! The advantage of the electric propulsion system lies in the huge specific impulse, which chemical rockets cannot catch up with in any case."
The competition between China and the United States is far from reaching the stage of the Cold War. China, which adheres to the path of peaceful development, has never actively provoked a fight for world hegemony. If the United States is willing to compete with the United States on the lunar space station project, If China cooperates, China will certainly have no reason to refuse.
In exchange, the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research will cooperate with domestic research institutions in China on projects related to lunar resource development.
"I revealed some time ago that based on the propulsion system on the Xiangrui, Starry Sky Technology is developing a spacecraft that is more flexible and more suitable for traveling between low-Earth orbit and the surface. The relevant research has come to an end, and it is now It’s time to reveal the answer to this mystery.”
"Perhaps we should re-examine our development route. I do not deny the importance of electric propulsion systems, but it may be too early to abandon chemical rockets now."
The competition between China and the United States is far from reaching the stage of the Cold War. China, which adheres to the path of peaceful development, has never actively provoked a fight for world hegemony. If the United States is willing to compete with the United States on the lunar space station project, If China cooperates, China will certainly have no reason to refuse.
Soon, a three-dimensional concept map of the Xiaguang was presented in front of everyone.
"Is this design... feasible?"
If it is used to launch a detector, 260 days is not unacceptable. But if it is to send passengers to Mars, it will be a bit unacceptable.
Of course, the diplomatic department is still responsible for diplomatic matters.
"According to the relevant details disclosed by NASA, the BFR rocket did not adopt a Hohmann transfer orbit in the traditional sense, but adopted a direct impact orbit and entered the orbit directly into the Mars gravitational system."
After saying that, Lu Zhou looked at the big screen behind him and pressed the laser pointer in his hand.
Of course, the premise of all this is that the United States is willing to open an outpost of the Mars colony to China, or provide equivalent chips in exchange...
"Although the BFR rocket has achieved great success, we don't have to belittle ourselves."
Institute of Aerospace Science and Technology.
Objectively speaking, both viewpoints are tenable.
The four engines are dispersed on four twin-shaft fixed wings, with only one main engine remaining at the tail...
Although China often has a “clear position” in guiding public opinion, in fact international relations issues are far from being as black and white as most people imagine.
Even during the most tense moments of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union reached many mutually beneficial and win-win cooperations in aerospace projects and research on controllable fusion projects.
In fact, many people had already heard about it before the meeting started, but hearing it again now was still unavoidably shocked.
Soon, a three-dimensional concept map of the Xiaguang was presented in front of everyone.
Lu Zhou doesn't know much about the current stage of negotiations between the foreign affairs department and various countries, nor is he very concerned about it.
"According to the relevant details disclosed by NASA, the BFR rocket did not adopt a Hohmann transfer orbit in the traditional sense, but adopted a direct impact orbit and entered the orbit directly into the Mars gravitational system."
"Perhaps there is still room for improvement in chemical propulsion systems. By improving our engine technology, we can build larger rockets that can fly farther. But we want to rely on this technology to gain an advantage in the space race, or even surpass us." It’s almost impossible to defeat an opponent.”
After saying that, Lu Zhou looked at the big screen behind him and pressed the laser pointer in his hand.
"We may not be their opponents in terms of thrust, but we also have our own advantages! The advantage of the electric propulsion system lies in the huge specific impulse, which chemical rockets cannot catch up with in any case."
At least as far as China is concerned, the benefits gained through the space program in the fields of politics, scientific research, culture, etc. cannot be simply measured in terms of money.
Looking at the picture on the image, Academician Yuan's pupils shrank slightly and he couldn't help but stand up from his seat.
Even during the most tense moments of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union reached many mutually beneficial and win-win cooperations in aerospace projects and research on controllable fusion projects.
The launch route that gets rid of the Hohmann transfer orbit can turn this seemingly crazy plan into a reality. In a sense, Space-X's technology is indeed terrifyingly powerful!
Soon, a three-dimensional concept map of the Xiaguang was presented in front of everyone.
After a brief hesitation, he finally shook his head and answered honestly.
Those attending the meeting were all big players in the domestic aerospace industry.
The launch route that gets rid of the Hohmann transfer orbit can turn this seemingly crazy plan into a reality. In a sense, Space-X's technology is indeed terrifyingly powerful!
Objectively speaking, both viewpoints are tenable.
"This is?!"
In fact, many people had already heard about it before the meeting started, but hearing it again now was still unavoidably shocked.
Although China often has a “clear position” in guiding public opinion, in fact international relations issues are far from being as black and white as most people imagine.
Spacecraft going to Mars have always used the Hohmann transfer orbit, which is also the theoretically least fuel-consuming route to Mars.
Jinling City.
Even if the moon is indeed closer.
A meeting about the lunar orbit construction plan is being held in the conference room of the institute.
After saying that, Lu Zhou looked at the big screen behind him and pressed the laser pointer in his hand.
The BFR rocket has almost marked the pinnacle of the liquid oxygen methane engine. Standing on the shoulders of giants, it is difficult to find an opponent that can match it.
Academician Yuan was not the only one who was shocked.
Those who believe that China has the upper hand are from a pragmatic perspective. No matter how you think about it, an enclave that is tens of millions of kilometers away from the mainland and has a two-year wait for a launch window is far inferior to the "close at hand" moon.
"Yeah, like you said, it's hard for us to do that."
Those who believe that China has the upper hand are from a pragmatic perspective. No matter how you think about it, an enclave that is tens of millions of kilometers away from the mainland and has a two-year wait for a launch window is far inferior to the "close at hand" moon.
"Speaking."
Looking at the aerospace plane with its unique shape and very different from traditional spacecraft, the voice of surprise suddenly spread throughout the conference room.
"I revealed some time ago that based on the propulsion system on the Xiangrui, Starry Sky Technology is developing a spacecraft that is more flexible and more suitable for traveling between low-Earth orbit and the surface. The relevant research has come to an end, and it is now It’s time to reveal the answer to this mystery.”
Although on the surface, the BFR rocket seems to increase the cost of launching to Mars, on the other hand, shortening the flight time means that the life-support load on the BFS spacecraft can be reduced, carrying less fresh water, oxygen, and food resources. From this perspective, adopting this launch route, which consumes more fuel, can actually reduce transportation costs...
After a pause, Lu Zhou looked around the conference room and continued.
"We may not be their opponents in terms of thrust, but we also have our own advantages! The advantage of the electric propulsion system lies in the huge specific impulse, which chemical rockets cannot catch up with in any case."
"Is this design... feasible?"
Looking at Academician Yuan who looked surprised, Lu Zhou nodded with a smile and said.
Nodding to the professor who raised his hand, Lu Zhou spoke.
Even if he was bragging, he couldn't cross this seaport.
Pushing up the glasses on the bridge of his nose, the middle-aged professor said thank you to Lu Zhou, stood up slowly, and expressed his views in a soliciting tone.
"Its name is Xiaguang! The new generation spacecraft we designed for traveling to and from the atmosphere."
After a brief hesitation, he finally shook his head and answered honestly.
Although China often has a “clear position” in guiding public opinion, in fact international relations issues are far from being as black and white as most people imagine.
Looking at the picture on the image, Academician Yuan's pupils shrank slightly and he couldn't help but stand up from his seat.
The launch route that gets rid of the Hohmann transfer orbit can turn this seemingly crazy plan into a reality. In a sense, Space-X's technology is indeed terrifyingly powerful!
A meeting about the lunar orbit construction plan is being held in the conference room of the institute.
Therefore, as the main means of transportation for the Ares project, the BFR rocket, which aims to colonize Mars, has chosen a faster flight track. Compared with the Hohmann transfer orbit, the BFR rocket using this orbit only takes 30 to 120 days to complete the trip from the earth to Mars, and has a longer launch time than the Hohmann transfer orbit. window period and no need to wait two years for the next launch.
"I revealed some time ago that based on the propulsion system on the Xiangrui, Starry Sky Technology is developing a spacecraft that is more flexible and more suitable for traveling between low-Earth orbit and the surface. The relevant research has come to an end, and it is now It’s time to reveal the answer to this mystery.”
"Although the BFR rocket has achieved great success, we don't have to belittle ourselves."
Sitting next to Academician Yuan, staring at the spacecraft on the screen in stunned silence, Sun Yuanpei couldn't help but say.
The BFR rocket has almost marked the pinnacle of the liquid oxygen methane engine. Standing on the shoulders of giants, it is difficult to find an opponent that can match it.
As if he didn't expect that Lu Zhou would suddenly ask this question, the expert was stunned for a moment, and the expression on his face became a little solemn.
Lu Zhou didn't say anything more. He nodded to him and motioned for him to sit down.
"I have something to say."
"Is this design... feasible?"
"We may not be their opponents in terms of thrust, but we also have our own advantages! The advantage of the electric propulsion system lies in the huge specific impulse, which chemical rockets cannot catch up with in any case."
Although China often has a “clear position” in guiding public opinion, in fact international relations issues are far from being as black and white as most people imagine.
"According to the relevant details disclosed by NASA, the BFR rocket did not adopt a Hohmann transfer orbit in the traditional sense, but adopted a direct impact orbit and entered the orbit directly into the Mars gravitational system."
The four engines are dispersed on four twin-shaft fixed wings, with only one main engine remaining at the tail...
Looking at the picture on the image, Academician Yuan's pupils shrank slightly and he couldn't help but stand up from his seat.
After a pause, Lu Zhou looked around the conference room and continued.
Of course, although from an economic point of view, the entire space program is definitely losing money, sometimes problems cannot be considered completely from an economic point of view.
Although on the surface, the BFR rocket seems to increase the cost of launching to Mars, on the other hand, shortening the flight time means that the life-support load on the BFS spacecraft can be reduced, carrying less fresh water, oxygen, and food resources. From this perspective, adopting this launch route, which consumes more fuel, can actually reduce transportation costs...
"I believe you have all heard that the U.S. Ares Project has completed the first phase."
"According to the relevant details disclosed by NASA, the BFR rocket did not adopt a Hohmann transfer orbit in the traditional sense, but adopted a direct impact orbit and entered the orbit directly into the Mars gravitational system."
This design is too messy!
"Perhaps we should re-examine our development route. I do not deny the importance of electric propulsion systems, but it may be too early to abandon chemical rockets now."
In the short term, whether it is China's development of lunar resources or its exploration of distant Mars, it is bound to lose money. Whether it is the helium-3 and titanium ore in the lunar soil, or the rich iron ore and methane reserves on Mars, they are still a distant pie.
"The technical feasibility demonstration has been done a long time ago, and it is absolutely feasible in theory. As for actually..." At this point, Lu Zhou paused for a moment and said in a firm tone, "Let's give it a try." knew!"
Looking at the picture on the image, Academician Yuan's pupils shrank slightly and he couldn't help but stand up from his seat.
At least as far as China is concerned, the benefits gained through the space program in the fields of politics, scientific research, culture, etc. cannot be simply measured in terms of money.
What he needs to worry about now are more pressing matters...
"According to the relevant details disclosed by NASA, the BFR rocket did not adopt a Hohmann transfer orbit in the traditional sense, but adopted a direct impact orbit and entered the orbit directly into the Mars gravitational system."
As if he didn't expect that Lu Zhou would suddenly ask this question, the expert was stunned for a moment, and the expression on his face became a little solemn.