In the end, Americans still did not scan the QR code to pay.
The remaining $700 million
Of course, this is just a hypothesis, and there is absolutely no chance that the Soviets will get their hands on these wrecks.
Director Carson broke into a cold sweat on his forehead when he heard the president's crazy plan.
Of course, this is just a hypothesis, and there is absolutely no chance that the Soviets will get their hands on these wrecks.
After thinking for a while, Lu Zhou also felt that it was not good for him to do this, so he tentatively asked.
After all, it is impossible for online payment platforms to provide such a large amount, not to mention that it is a corporate transfer and can only be made through the bank's special transfer channel.
When one of our own citizens is in trouble outside and remains indifferent, and allows others to spend money to rescue them, this is not just a matter of humiliation.
But after thinking about it carefully, at this point, it is no longer a matter of money.
Although China may temporarily lead the world in terms of propulsion methods with the electric propulsion system designed by Professor Lu, after all, there is only one Professor Lu, and American aerospace companies still have unparalleled competitiveness in other fields.
Director Li: "..."
In the end, Americans still did not scan the QR code to pay.
But Lu Zhou still didn't expect that the other side of the Pacific actually gave money...
This rescue operation has greatly improved China's international image and national prestige. Even just looking at these hidden values, it is worth paying for.
The budget cost of two to three hundred million, the quoted price of 1.7 billion is indeed too much, not to mention that this is humanitarian relief.
"Change your words... There's no need. Your quotation is really bullshit. There's no way you can bargain for hundreds of millions of units." He couldn't help but complain to Lu Zhou. Director Li thought for a while and then said, "In this way... you just say the rest." We have borne the US$700 million ourselves."
This rescue operation has greatly improved China's international image and national prestige. Even just looking at these hidden values, it is worth paying for.
Director Carson broke into a cold sweat on his forehead when he heard the president's crazy plan.
However, who would have thought that the White House would be so generous, wipe out the small change and give him the rest, which made Lu Zhou feel a little embarrassed.
"Did the Americans really pay for it?" When Director Li told Lu Zhou about this, Lu Zhou was surprised for a while.
Director Carson said in a difficult tone: "But... if the BFS spacecraft is scrapped, New Virginia will be completely lost from our communication channels, and this may make the rescue work more difficult."
When one of our own citizens is in trouble outside and remains indifferent, and allows others to spend money to rescue them, this is not just a matter of humiliation.
After all, high-tech companies are the future of the country, and these excellent companies cannot be allowed to lose money to engage in such things.
Although China may temporarily lead the world in terms of propulsion methods with the electric propulsion system designed by Professor Lu, after all, there is only one Professor Lu, and American aerospace companies still have unparalleled competitiveness in other fields.
However, after hearing his words, Director Li looked a little sorry.
Director Carson broke into a cold sweat on his forehead when he heard the president's crazy plan.
$1 billion!
Lu Zhou couldn't help but ask: "How did this 13 million appear?"
But after thinking about it carefully, at this point, it is no longer a matter of money.
This is billions of dollars worth of equipment!
He coughed lightly and forced himself to calm down.
Of course, this is just a hypothesis, and there is absolutely no chance that the Soviets will get their hands on these wrecks.
This time it was Director Li's turn to be stunned.
"If anything happens to them, we will remember their sacrifice."
Ares Project ground command center.
"I thought it was shameless enough for me to do this... I didn't expect you to be more awesome than me."
Let alone something that has been promised, even if there is no promise to pay for this rescue operation, the White House cannot really let China pay for it.
Of course, this is just a hypothesis, and there is absolutely no chance that the Soviets will get their hands on these wrecks.
$1 billion!
Ares Project ground command center.
This rescue operation has greatly improved China's international image and national prestige. Even just looking at these hidden values, it is worth paying for.
Lu Zhou couldn't help but ask: "How did this 13 million appear?"
"How about I change my words?"
He coughed lightly and forced himself to calm down.
In the end, Americans still did not scan the QR code to pay.
When one of our own citizens is in trouble outside and remains indifferent, and allows others to spend money to rescue them, this is not just a matter of humiliation.
However, who would have thought that the White House would be so generous, wipe out the small change and give him the rest, which made Lu Zhou feel a little embarrassed.
"How's it going? I mean New Virginia."
Director Carson said in a difficult tone: "But... if the BFS spacecraft is scrapped, New Virginia will be completely lost from our communication channels, and this may make the rescue work more difficult."
One billion is already over the limit, where can there be another 700 million
"How's it going? I mean New Virginia."
Almost at the same time.
Director Li nodded and said: "This morning the US Secretary of the Treasury did summon our embassy staff in Washington and talked about this matter, but they said that the 1.7 billion figure was too exaggerated and they were only willing to bear 10 of it. billion dollar portion.”
"I thought it was shameless enough for me to do this... I didn't expect you to be more awesome than me."
"Well, aren't you waiting for them to bargain?"
To put it in a politically incorrect but correct way, he would rather have the number of people doubled than exchange the survival of these people at the expense of the Soviets getting the wreckage of the Columbia... And he was also 10,000 convinced that the then president and He must be thinking the same thing.
But now...
$1 billion!
After picking up the teacup and taking a sip, Director Li said without blushing or heartbeat.
But after thinking about it carefully, at this point, it is no longer a matter of money.
not to mention…
Lu Zhou felt that his hand holding the tea cup was shaking a little.
"Although we have fought for you here, US$1 billion is already the bottom line that the White House can accept... Is it enough for you? If it is not enough, it is okay for us to give you some."
Lu Zhou couldn't help but ask: "How did this 13 million appear?"
To put it in a politically incorrect but correct way, he would rather have the number of people doubled than exchange the survival of these people at the expense of the Soviets getting the wreckage of the Columbia... And he was also 10,000 convinced that the then president and He must be thinking the same thing.
He coughed lightly and forced himself to calm down.
Director Li nodded and said: "This morning the US Secretary of the Treasury did summon our embassy staff in Washington and talked about this matter, but they said that the 1.7 billion figure was too exaggerated and they were only willing to bear 10 of it. billion dollar portion.”
However, who would have thought that the White House would be so generous, wipe out the small change and give him the rest, which made Lu Zhou feel a little embarrassed.
Although China may temporarily lead the world in terms of propulsion methods with the electric propulsion system designed by Professor Lu, after all, there is only one Professor Lu, and American aerospace companies still have unparalleled competitiveness in other fields.
Ares Project ground command center.
Of course, this is just a hypothesis, and there is absolutely no chance that the Soviets will get their hands on these wrecks.
Although China may temporarily lead the world in terms of propulsion methods with the electric propulsion system designed by Professor Lu, after all, there is only one Professor Lu, and American aerospace companies still have unparalleled competitiveness in other fields.
"... 1 billion is not bad."
But Lu Zhou still didn't expect that the other side of the Pacific actually gave money...
After thinking for a while, Lu Zhou also felt that it was not good for him to do this, so he tentatively asked.
Director Li said with a straight face: "What the hell... No hidden expenses are allowed anymore? And that "Mars" documentary is free of charge? Of course, you don't need to pay. In short, when the media asks, we will The whole rescue operation cost a total of 1.713 billion U.S. dollars. The United States borne 1 billion U.S. dollars, and we subsidized 713 million U.S. dollars out of humanitarian principles... "
However, after hearing his words, Director Li looked a little sorry.
"The BFS spacecraft is equipped with our most advanced space communication equipment. Boeing's suggestion is that we'd better find a way to crash the BFS spacecraft...if we don't want the Chinese to get it."
"If anything happens to them, we will remember their sacrifice."
This rescue operation has greatly improved China's international image and national prestige. Even just looking at these hidden values, it is worth paying for.
The remaining $700 million
After all, it is impossible for online payment platforms to provide such a large amount, not to mention that it is a corporate transfer and can only be made through the bank's special transfer channel.
"Well, aren't you waiting for them to bargain?"
Not only communication equipment, but also environmental control and life-saving systems, and even cosmic ray shielding materials in the cabin. These are technologies that American aerospace companies have continuously accumulated and improved during thousands of launch missions.
"I thought it was shameless enough for me to do this... I didn't expect you to be more awesome than me."
"Although we have fought for you here, US$1 billion is already the bottom line that the White House can accept... Is it enough for you? If it is not enough, it is okay for us to give you some."
"The second phase of Project Ares has completely failed. What we need now is to stop the losses."
Almost at the same time.
This is billions of dollars worth of equipment!
Twenty years have passed since the Columbia crash, killing all seven astronauts.
This rescue operation has greatly improved China's international image and national prestige. Even just looking at these hidden values, it is worth paying for.
$1 billion!
After a pause, he slowly spoke.
"How about I change my words?"
Although Lu Zhou is the chief designer of the Lunar Orbit Construction Committee, Star Technology is his private property after all. If Starry Sky Technology really spent so much money on this rescue operation, it would be reasonable for the central government to provide appropriate subsidies.
"I thought it was shameless enough for me to do this... I didn't expect you to be more awesome than me."
This rescue operation has greatly improved China's international image and national prestige. Even just looking at these hidden values, it is worth paying for.
The president, who had been silent for a long time and felt his neck was a little stiff, tilted his head slightly, looked at Director Carson next to him and asked.
"How's it going? I mean New Virginia."
Although Lu Zhou is the chief designer of the Lunar Orbit Construction Committee, Star Technology is his private property after all. If Starry Sky Technology really spent so much money on this rescue operation, it would be reasonable for the central government to provide appropriate subsidies.
"But the high-power signal transmission equipment carried on the BFS is the only way for us to communicate with New Virginia. If we take the initiative to crash the BFS spacecraft..."
"Only two to three hundred million? Then you quoted US$1.7 billion..."
After all, high-tech companies are the future of the country, and these excellent companies cannot be allowed to lose money to engage in such things.
After all, high-tech companies are the future of the country, and these excellent companies cannot be allowed to lose money to engage in such things.
Director Li said with a straight face: "What the hell... No hidden expenses are allowed anymore? And that "Mars" documentary is free of charge? Of course, you don't need to pay. In short, when the media asks, we will The whole rescue operation cost a total of 1.713 billion U.S. dollars. The United States borne 1 billion U.S. dollars, and we subsidized 713 million U.S. dollars out of humanitarian principles... "
Although Lu Zhou is the chief designer of the Lunar Orbit Construction Committee, Star Technology is his private property after all. If Starry Sky Technology really spent so much money on this rescue operation, it would be reasonable for the central government to provide appropriate subsidies.
However, after hearing Director Li's concern, Lu Zhou shook his head.
"Only two to three hundred million? Then you quoted US$1.7 billion..."
"Did the Americans really pay for it?" When Director Li told Lu Zhou about this, Lu Zhou was surprised for a while.
Not only communication equipment, but also environmental control and life-saving systems, and even cosmic ray shielding materials in the cabin. These are technologies that American aerospace companies have continuously accumulated and improved during thousands of launch missions.
In fact, Lu Zhou's original intention was not to make this money. He even planned to pay only a fraction of the money from the United States, and then "reluctantly" accept it from his own side.
But Lu Zhou still didn't expect that the other side of the Pacific actually gave money...
"There is no need to use so much. If we count all the costs, at most two to three hundred million will be enough."
When one of our own citizens is in trouble outside and remains indifferent, and allows others to spend money to rescue them, this is not just a matter of humiliation.
"The second phase of Project Ares has completely failed. What we need now is to stop the losses."
The situation is developing in the worst direction.
"... 1 billion is not bad."
"If anything happens to them, we will remember their sacrifice."
After a pause, he slowly spoke.
This time it was Director Li's turn to be stunned.
Sighing, Lu Zhou couldn't help but sighed.
The president, who had been silent for a long time and felt his neck was a little stiff, tilted his head slightly, looked at Director Carson next to him and asked.
Twenty years have passed since the Columbia crash, killing all seven astronauts.
The remaining $700 million
"Only two to three hundred million? Then you quoted US$1.7 billion..."
Almost at the same time.
Director Li said with a straight face: "What the hell... No hidden expenses are allowed anymore? And that "Mars" documentary is free of charge? Of course, you don't need to pay. In short, when the media asks, we will The whole rescue operation cost a total of 1.713 billion U.S. dollars. The United States borne 1 billion U.S. dollars, and we subsidized 713 million U.S. dollars out of humanitarian principles... "
But now...
NASA headquarters building.
In the end, Americans still did not scan the QR code to pay.
Lu Zhou couldn't help but ask: "How did this 13 million appear?"
Although China may temporarily lead the world in terms of propulsion methods with the electric propulsion system designed by Professor Lu, after all, there is only one Professor Lu, and American aerospace companies still have unparalleled competitiveness in other fields.
But now...
Lu Zhou laughed sheepishly.
Director Carson broke into a cold sweat on his forehead when he heard the president's crazy plan.
"But the high-power signal transmission equipment carried on the BFS is the only way for us to communicate with New Virginia. If we take the initiative to crash the BFS spacecraft..."
"The BFS spacecraft is equipped with our most advanced space communication equipment. Boeing's suggestion is that we'd better find a way to crash the BFS spacecraft...if we don't want the Chinese to get it."
This time it was Director Li's turn to be stunned.
"Well, aren't you waiting for them to bargain?"
"Although we have fought for you here, US$1 billion is already the bottom line that the White House can accept... Is it enough for you? If it is not enough, it is okay for us to give you some."
This time it was Director Li's turn to be stunned.
Although he knew that the green dot was the Xiaguang that was flying to Mars to support them, his mood at this moment was not at all beautiful.
"But the high-power signal transmission equipment carried on the BFS is the only way for us to communicate with New Virginia. If we take the initiative to crash the BFS spacecraft..."
This time it was Director Li's turn to be stunned.
Such a "crystal" that embodies the core technology of North American aerospace companies, let alone being boarded by the Chinese, even if it is taken a look by those people, it will be a huge loss to them.
Twenty years have passed since the Columbia crash, killing all seven astronauts.
The budget cost of two to three hundred million, the quoted price of 1.7 billion is indeed too much, not to mention that this is humanitarian relief.
Director Li: "..."
Director Li nodded and said: "This morning the US Secretary of the Treasury did summon our embassy staff in Washington and talked about this matter, but they said that the 1.7 billion figure was too exaggerated and they were only willing to bear 10 of it. billion dollar portion.”
However, after hearing Director Li's concern, Lu Zhou shook his head.
The situation is developing in the worst direction.
Director Carson said in a difficult tone: "But... if the BFS spacecraft is scrapped, New Virginia will be completely lost from our communication channels, and this may make the rescue work more difficult."
"I thought it was shameless enough for me to do this... I didn't expect you to be more awesome than me."
"Only two to three hundred million? Then you quoted US$1.7 billion..."
Ares Project ground command center.
The budget cost of two to three hundred million, the quoted price of 1.7 billion is indeed too much, not to mention that this is humanitarian relief.
When one of our own citizens is in trouble outside and remains indifferent, and allows others to spend money to rescue them, this is not just a matter of humiliation.
After all, it is impossible for online payment platforms to provide such a large amount, not to mention that it is a corporate transfer and can only be made through the bank's special transfer channel.
Twenty years have passed since the Columbia crash, killing all seven astronauts.
In the end, Americans still did not scan the QR code to pay.
"Change your words... There's no need. Your quotation is really bullshit. There's no way you can bargain for hundreds of millions of units." He couldn't help but complain to Lu Zhou. Director Li thought for a while and then said, "In this way... you just say the rest." We have borne the US$700 million ourselves."
In fact, Lu Zhou's original intention was not to make this money. He even planned to pay only a fraction of the money from the United States, and then "reluctantly" accept it from his own side.
"Well, aren't you waiting for them to bargain?"
Carson said with sweating profusely: "The colonists' emotions are still stable. We have told them that the rescue ship is heading to Mars and asked them to ensure that the return capsule has sufficient fuel..."
"If anything happens to them, we will remember their sacrifice."
"God will bless our heroes." After forcefully interrupting Director Carson, the president crossed himself on his chest, looked up at the big screen on the console, and muttered silently in a voice that only he could hear.
"The second phase of Project Ares has completely failed. What we need now is to stop the losses."
In the end, Americans still did not scan the QR code to pay.
However, after hearing Director Li's concern, Lu Zhou shook his head.
Carson said with sweating profusely: "The colonists' emotions are still stable. We have told them that the rescue ship is heading to Mars and asked them to ensure that the return capsule has sufficient fuel..."
However, who would have thought that the White House would be so generous, wipe out the small change and give him the rest, which made Lu Zhou feel a little embarrassed.
"Change your words... There's no need. Your quotation is really bullshit. There's no way you can bargain for hundreds of millions of units." He couldn't help but complain to Lu Zhou. Director Li thought for a while and then said, "In this way... you just say the rest." We have borne the US$700 million ourselves."
Lu Zhou felt that his hand holding the tea cup was shaking a little.
Director Li said with a straight face: "What the hell... No hidden expenses are allowed anymore? And that "Mars" documentary is free of charge? Of course, you don't need to pay. In short, when the media asks, we will The whole rescue operation cost a total of 1.713 billion U.S. dollars. The United States borne 1 billion U.S. dollars, and we subsidized 713 million U.S. dollars out of humanitarian principles... "
This is billions of dollars worth of equipment!
After a pause, he slowly spoke.
After thinking for a while, Lu Zhou also felt that it was not good for him to do this, so he tentatively asked.
"If you round up the decimals, it looks a bit like that."
"God will bless our heroes." After forcefully interrupting Director Carson, the president crossed himself on his chest, looked up at the big screen on the console, and muttered silently in a voice that only he could hear.
Standing next to the console, the expressionless president put his hands behind his back, staring straight at the flashing green dot on the big screen and the irregular curves that connected the green dots.
…
Standing next to the console, the expressionless president put his hands behind his back, staring straight at the flashing green dot on the big screen and the irregular curves that connected the green dots.
This is billions of dollars worth of equipment!
"How about I change my words?"
When one of our own citizens is in trouble outside and remains indifferent, and allows others to spend money to rescue them, this is not just a matter of humiliation.
Director Li: "..."
…
"I thought it was shameless enough for me to do this... I didn't expect you to be more awesome than me."
The budget cost of two to three hundred million, the quoted price of 1.7 billion is indeed too much, not to mention that this is humanitarian relief.
"If you round up the decimals, it looks a bit like that."
"The BFS spacecraft is equipped with our most advanced space communication equipment. Boeing's suggestion is that we'd better find a way to crash the BFS spacecraft...if we don't want the Chinese to get it."
"Change your words... There's no need. Your quotation is really bullshit. There's no way you can bargain for hundreds of millions of units." He couldn't help but complain to Lu Zhou. Director Li thought for a while and then said, "In this way... you just say the rest." We have borne the US$700 million ourselves."
Standing next to the console, the expressionless president put his hands behind his back, staring straight at the flashing green dot on the big screen and the irregular curves that connected the green dots.
Lu Zhou was stunned for a moment, then saw Director Li's scheming smile and immediately realized what he was saying.
"Although we have fought for you here, US$1 billion is already the bottom line that the White House can accept... Is it enough for you? If it is not enough, it is okay for us to give you some."
"Change your words... There's no need. Your quotation is really bullshit. There's no way you can bargain for hundreds of millions of units." He couldn't help but complain to Lu Zhou. Director Li thought for a while and then said, "In this way... you just say the rest." We have borne the US$700 million ourselves."
Of course, this is just a hypothesis, and there is absolutely no chance that the Soviets will get their hands on these wrecks.
"God will bless our heroes." After forcefully interrupting Director Carson, the president crossed himself on his chest, looked up at the big screen on the console, and muttered silently in a voice that only he could hear.
"Only two to three hundred million? Then you quoted US$1.7 billion..."
The remaining $700 million
Director Li nodded and said: "This morning the US Secretary of the Treasury did summon our embassy staff in Washington and talked about this matter, but they said that the 1.7 billion figure was too exaggerated and they were only willing to bear 10 of it. billion dollar portion.”
To put it in a politically incorrect but correct way, he would rather have the number of people doubled than exchange the survival of these people at the expense of the Soviets getting the wreckage of the Columbia... And he was also 10,000 convinced that the then president and He must be thinking the same thing.
"Did the Americans really pay for it?" When Director Li told Lu Zhou about this, Lu Zhou was surprised for a while.
"If anything happens to them, we will remember their sacrifice."
not to mention…
Sighing, Lu Zhou couldn't help but sighed.
One billion is already over the limit, where can there be another 700 million
But Lu Zhou still didn't expect that the other side of the Pacific actually gave money...
When one of our own citizens is in trouble outside and remains indifferent, and allows others to spend money to rescue them, this is not just a matter of humiliation.
"Did the Americans really pay for it?" When Director Li told Lu Zhou about this, Lu Zhou was surprised for a while.
Let alone something that has been promised, even if there is no promise to pay for this rescue operation, the White House cannot really let China pay for it.
"God will bless our heroes." After forcefully interrupting Director Carson, the president crossed himself on his chest, looked up at the big screen on the console, and muttered silently in a voice that only he could hear.
Let alone something that has been promised, even if there is no promise to pay for this rescue operation, the White House cannot really let China pay for it.
"Well, aren't you waiting for them to bargain?"
Lu Zhou was stunned for a moment, then saw Director Li's scheming smile and immediately realized what he was saying.
"God will bless our heroes." After forcefully interrupting Director Carson, the president crossed himself on his chest, looked up at the big screen on the console, and muttered silently in a voice that only he could hear.
After all, it is impossible for online payment platforms to provide such a large amount, not to mention that it is a corporate transfer and can only be made through the bank's special transfer channel.
"But the high-power signal transmission equipment carried on the BFS is the only way for us to communicate with New Virginia. If we take the initiative to crash the BFS spacecraft..."
"The crash plan will be launched after China's Xiaguang spacecraft reaches the orbit of Mars... The excuse is to say that the spacecraft malfunction has been cured." After a pause, the president continued, "Anyway, compared to the safety of the colonists, no one will go there. Pay attention to an iron shell floating in the sky."
One billion is already over the limit, where can there be another 700 million
However, after hearing his words, Director Li looked a little sorry.
But after thinking about it carefully, at this point, it is no longer a matter of money.
Sighing, Lu Zhou couldn't help but sighed.
"There is no need to use so much. If we count all the costs, at most two to three hundred million will be enough."
Director Li nodded and said: "This morning the US Secretary of the Treasury did summon our embassy staff in Washington and talked about this matter, but they said that the 1.7 billion figure was too exaggerated and they were only willing to bear 10 of it. billion dollar portion.”
"There is no need to use so much. If we count all the costs, at most two to three hundred million will be enough."
"I thought it was shameless enough for me to do this... I didn't expect you to be more awesome than me."
Lu Zhou was stunned for a moment, then saw Director Li's scheming smile and immediately realized what he was saying.
"How's it going? I mean New Virginia."
Director Li said with a straight face: "What the hell... No hidden expenses are allowed anymore? And that "Mars" documentary is free of charge? Of course, you don't need to pay. In short, when the media asks, we will The whole rescue operation cost a total of 1.713 billion U.S. dollars. The United States borne 1 billion U.S. dollars, and we subsidized 713 million U.S. dollars out of humanitarian principles... "
Almost at the same time.
Twenty years have passed since the Columbia crash, killing all seven astronauts.
The budget cost of two to three hundred million, the quoted price of 1.7 billion is indeed too much, not to mention that this is humanitarian relief.
"Well, aren't you waiting for them to bargain?"
"The second phase of Project Ares has completely failed. What we need now is to stop the losses."
Lu Zhou couldn't help but ask: "How did this 13 million appear?"
"Only two to three hundred million? Then you quoted US$1.7 billion..."
"Did the Americans really pay for it?" When Director Li told Lu Zhou about this, Lu Zhou was surprised for a while.
Lu Zhou felt that his hand holding the tea cup was shaking a little.
However, after hearing his words, Director Li looked a little sorry.
This is billions of dollars worth of equipment!
Director Li: "..."
"There is no need to use so much. If we count all the costs, at most two to three hundred million will be enough."
"Well, aren't you waiting for them to bargain?"
After picking up the teacup and taking a sip, Director Li said without blushing or heartbeat.
After a pause, he slowly spoke.
Almost at the same time.
"If you round up the decimals, it looks a bit like that."
One billion is already over the limit, where can there be another 700 million
"How's it going? I mean New Virginia."
After thinking for a while, Lu Zhou also felt that it was not good for him to do this, so he tentatively asked.
Lu Zhou: "..."
To put it in a politically incorrect but correct way, he would rather have the number of people doubled than exchange the survival of these people at the expense of the Soviets getting the wreckage of the Columbia... And he was also 10,000 convinced that the then president and He must be thinking the same thing.
"Well, aren't you waiting for them to bargain?"
In fact, Lu Zhou's original intention was not to make this money. He even planned to pay only a fraction of the money from the United States, and then "reluctantly" accept it from his own side.
This is billions of dollars worth of equipment!
But Lu Zhou still didn't expect that the other side of the Pacific actually gave money...
…
Ares Project ground command center.
Twenty years have passed since the Columbia crash, killing all seven astronauts.
Almost at the same time.
But after thinking about it carefully, at this point, it is no longer a matter of money.
This rescue operation has greatly improved China's international image and national prestige. Even just looking at these hidden values, it is worth paying for.
But Lu Zhou still didn't expect that the other side of the Pacific actually gave money...
This is billions of dollars worth of equipment!
NASA headquarters building.
The president, who had been silent for a long time and felt his neck was a little stiff, tilted his head slightly, looked at Director Carson next to him and asked.
"There is no need to use so much. If we count all the costs, at most two to three hundred million will be enough."
not to mention…
After a pause, he slowly spoke.
He coughed lightly and forced himself to calm down.
However, after hearing his words, Director Li looked a little sorry.
Carson said with sweating profusely: "The colonists' emotions are still stable. We have told them that the rescue ship is heading to Mars and asked them to ensure that the return capsule has sufficient fuel..."
Sighing, Lu Zhou couldn't help but sighed.
Ares Project ground command center.
"... 1 billion is not bad."
Standing next to the console, the expressionless president put his hands behind his back, staring straight at the flashing green dot on the big screen and the irregular curves that connected the green dots.
Almost at the same time.
After picking up the teacup and taking a sip, Director Li said without blushing or heartbeat.
Standing next to the console, the expressionless president put his hands behind his back, staring straight at the flashing green dot on the big screen and the irregular curves that connected the green dots.
Director Carson said in a difficult tone: "But... if the BFS spacecraft is scrapped, New Virginia will be completely lost from our communication channels, and this may make the rescue work more difficult."
NASA headquarters building.
In the end, Americans still did not scan the QR code to pay.
"I thought it was shameless enough for me to do this... I didn't expect you to be more awesome than me."
Although he knew that the green dot was the Xiaguang that was flying to Mars to support them, his mood at this moment was not at all beautiful.
not to mention…
The president, who had been silent for a long time and felt his neck was a little stiff, tilted his head slightly, looked at Director Carson next to him and asked.
The budget cost of two to three hundred million, the quoted price of 1.7 billion is indeed too much, not to mention that this is humanitarian relief.
To put it in a politically incorrect but correct way, he would rather have the number of people doubled than exchange the survival of these people at the expense of the Soviets getting the wreckage of the Columbia... And he was also 10,000 convinced that the then president and He must be thinking the same thing.
"How about I change my words?"
The situation is developing in the worst direction.
Twenty years have passed since the Columbia crash, killing all seven astronauts.
"If you round up the decimals, it looks a bit like that."
"If anything happens to them, we will remember their sacrifice."
The president nodded, signaling to Carson that that was enough.
"I thought it was shameless enough for me to do this... I didn't expect you to be more awesome than me."
To put it in a politically incorrect but correct way, he would rather have the number of people doubled than exchange the survival of these people at the expense of the Soviets getting the wreckage of the Columbia... And he was also 10,000 convinced that the then president and He must be thinking the same thing.
"Although we have fought for you here, US$1 billion is already the bottom line that the White House can accept... Is it enough for you? If it is not enough, it is okay for us to give you some."
But after thinking about it carefully, at this point, it is no longer a matter of money.
Of course, this is just a hypothesis, and there is absolutely no chance that the Soviets will get their hands on these wrecks.
Director Li said with a straight face: "What the hell... No hidden expenses are allowed anymore? And that "Mars" documentary is free of charge? Of course, you don't need to pay. In short, when the media asks, we will The whole rescue operation cost a total of 1.713 billion U.S. dollars. The United States borne 1 billion U.S. dollars, and we subsidized 713 million U.S. dollars out of humanitarian principles... "
Twenty years have passed since the Columbia crash, killing all seven astronauts.
Ares Project ground command center.
This rescue operation has greatly improved China's international image and national prestige. Even just looking at these hidden values, it is worth paying for.
But now...
not to mention…
One billion is already over the limit, where can there be another 700 million
Not only communication equipment, but also environmental control and life-saving systems, and even cosmic ray shielding materials in the cabin. These are technologies that American aerospace companies have continuously accumulated and improved during thousands of launch missions.
"There is no need to use so much. If we count all the costs, at most two to three hundred million will be enough."
"Well, aren't you waiting for them to bargain?"
The situation is developing in the worst direction.
In the end, Americans still did not scan the QR code to pay.
This time it was Director Li's turn to be stunned.
…
In fact, Lu Zhou's original intention was not to make this money. He even planned to pay only a fraction of the money from the United States, and then "reluctantly" accept it from his own side.
The president, who had been silent for a long time and felt his neck was a little stiff, tilted his head slightly, looked at Director Carson next to him and asked.
"I thought it was shameless enough for me to do this... I didn't expect you to be more awesome than me."
One billion is already over the limit, where can there be another 700 million
This is billions of dollars worth of equipment!
After thinking for a while, Lu Zhou also felt that it was not good for him to do this, so he tentatively asked.
This rescue operation has greatly improved China's international image and national prestige. Even just looking at these hidden values, it is worth paying for.
"But the high-power signal transmission equipment carried on the BFS is the only way for us to communicate with New Virginia. If we take the initiative to crash the BFS spacecraft..."
Almost at the same time.
Director Carson broke into a cold sweat on his forehead when he heard the president's crazy plan.
"How's it going? I mean New Virginia."
However, after hearing Director Li's concern, Lu Zhou shook his head.
Director Li nodded and said: "This morning the US Secretary of the Treasury did summon our embassy staff in Washington and talked about this matter, but they said that the 1.7 billion figure was too exaggerated and they were only willing to bear 10 of it. billion dollar portion.”
"I thought it was shameless enough for me to do this... I didn't expect you to be more awesome than me."
Twenty years have passed since the Columbia crash, killing all seven astronauts.
Carson said with sweating profusely: "The colonists' emotions are still stable. We have told them that the rescue ship is heading to Mars and asked them to ensure that the return capsule has sufficient fuel..."
"The crash plan will be launched after China's Xiaguang spacecraft reaches the orbit of Mars... The excuse is to say that the spacecraft malfunction has been cured." After a pause, the president continued, "Anyway, compared to the safety of the colonists, no one will go there. Pay attention to an iron shell floating in the sky."
This time it was Director Li's turn to be stunned.
The president nodded, signaling to Carson that that was enough.
"The BFS spacecraft is equipped with our most advanced space communication equipment. Boeing's suggestion is that we'd better find a way to crash the BFS spacecraft...if we don't want the Chinese to get it."
"If you round up the decimals, it looks a bit like that."
After a pause, he slowly spoke.
However, who would have thought that the White House would be so generous, wipe out the small change and give him the rest, which made Lu Zhou feel a little embarrassed.
"The crash plan will be launched after China's Xiaguang spacecraft reaches the orbit of Mars... The excuse is to say that the spacecraft malfunction has been cured." After a pause, the president continued, "Anyway, compared to the safety of the colonists, no one will go there. Pay attention to an iron shell floating in the sky."
Not only communication equipment, but also environmental control and life-saving systems, and even cosmic ray shielding materials in the cabin. These are technologies that American aerospace companies have continuously accumulated and improved during thousands of launch missions.
Standing next to the console, the expressionless president put his hands behind his back, staring straight at the flashing green dot on the big screen and the irregular curves that connected the green dots.
"The second phase of Project Ares has completely failed. What we need now is to stop the losses."
"There is no need to use so much. If we count all the costs, at most two to three hundred million will be enough."
After all, it is impossible for online payment platforms to provide such a large amount, not to mention that it is a corporate transfer and can only be made through the bank's special transfer channel.
Director Li: "..."
"But the high-power signal transmission equipment carried on the BFS is the only way for us to communicate with New Virginia. If we take the initiative to crash the BFS spacecraft..."
The president, who had been silent for a long time and felt his neck was a little stiff, tilted his head slightly, looked at Director Carson next to him and asked.
Director Carson broke into a cold sweat on his forehead when he heard the president's crazy plan.
"If you round up the decimals, it looks a bit like that."
Lu Zhou felt that his hand holding the tea cup was shaking a little.
"The BFS spacecraft is equipped with our most advanced space communication equipment. Boeing's suggestion is that we'd better find a way to crash the BFS spacecraft...if we don't want the Chinese to get it."
This is billions of dollars worth of equipment!
Director Carson said in a difficult tone: "But... if the BFS spacecraft is scrapped, New Virginia will be completely lost from our communication channels, and this may make the rescue work more difficult."
Director Carson broke into a cold sweat on his forehead when he heard the president's crazy plan.
In the end, Americans still did not scan the QR code to pay.
After all, it is impossible for online payment platforms to provide such a large amount, not to mention that it is a corporate transfer and can only be made through the bank's special transfer channel.
The president nodded, signaling to Carson that that was enough.
Not only communication equipment, but also environmental control and life-saving systems, and even cosmic ray shielding materials in the cabin. These are technologies that American aerospace companies have continuously accumulated and improved during thousands of launch missions.
"Only two to three hundred million? Then you quoted US$1.7 billion..."
"Well, aren't you waiting for them to bargain?"
…
Director Li nodded and said: "This morning the US Secretary of the Treasury did summon our embassy staff in Washington and talked about this matter, but they said that the 1.7 billion figure was too exaggerated and they were only willing to bear 10 of it. billion dollar portion.”
Although China may temporarily lead the world in terms of propulsion methods with the electric propulsion system designed by Professor Lu, after all, there is only one Professor Lu, and American aerospace companies still have unparalleled competitiveness in other fields.
The president nodded, signaling to Carson that that was enough.
After picking up the teacup and taking a sip, Director Li said without blushing or heartbeat.
"I thought it was shameless enough for me to do this... I didn't expect you to be more awesome than me."
"Only two to three hundred million? Then you quoted US$1.7 billion..."
Such a "crystal" that embodies the core technology of North American aerospace companies, let alone being boarded by the Chinese, even if it is taken a look by those people, it will be a huge loss to them.
Lu Zhou felt that his hand holding the tea cup was shaking a little.
The president, who had been silent for a long time and felt his neck was a little stiff, tilted his head slightly, looked at Director Carson next to him and asked.
The president, who had been silent for a long time and felt his neck was a little stiff, tilted his head slightly, looked at Director Carson next to him and asked.
"The second phase of Project Ares has completely failed. What we need now is to stop the losses."
"Although we have fought for you here, US$1 billion is already the bottom line that the White House can accept... Is it enough for you? If it is not enough, it is okay for us to give you some."
However, who would have thought that the White House would be so generous, wipe out the small change and give him the rest, which made Lu Zhou feel a little embarrassed.
Director Carson broke into a cold sweat on his forehead when he heard the president's crazy plan.
"Although we have fought for you here, US$1 billion is already the bottom line that the White House can accept... Is it enough for you? If it is not enough, it is okay for us to give you some."
However, who would have thought that the White House would be so generous, wipe out the small change and give him the rest, which made Lu Zhou feel a little embarrassed.
Not only communication equipment, but also environmental control and life-saving systems, and even cosmic ray shielding materials in the cabin. These are technologies that American aerospace companies have continuously accumulated and improved during thousands of launch missions.
"If anything happens to them, we will remember their sacrifice."
The president nodded, signaling to Carson that that was enough.
However, after hearing Director Li's concern, Lu Zhou shook his head.
This is billions of dollars worth of equipment!
This is billions of dollars worth of equipment!
But after thinking about it carefully, at this point, it is no longer a matter of money.
Director Li nodded and said: "This morning the US Secretary of the Treasury did summon our embassy staff in Washington and talked about this matter, but they said that the 1.7 billion figure was too exaggerated and they were only willing to bear 10 of it. billion dollar portion.”
The remaining $700 million
However, after hearing his words, Director Li looked a little sorry.
not to mention…
"Did the Americans really pay for it?" When Director Li told Lu Zhou about this, Lu Zhou was surprised for a while.
The president, who had been silent for a long time and felt his neck was a little stiff, tilted his head slightly, looked at Director Carson next to him and asked.
"But the high-power signal transmission equipment carried on the BFS is the only way for us to communicate with New Virginia. If we take the initiative to crash the BFS spacecraft..."
He coughed lightly and forced himself to calm down.
Almost at the same time.
Not only communication equipment, but also environmental control and life-saving systems, and even cosmic ray shielding materials in the cabin. These are technologies that American aerospace companies have continuously accumulated and improved during thousands of launch missions.
After thinking for a while, Lu Zhou also felt that it was not good for him to do this, so he tentatively asked.
"The crash plan will be launched after China's Xiaguang spacecraft reaches the orbit of Mars... The excuse is to say that the spacecraft malfunction has been cured." After a pause, the president continued, "Anyway, compared to the safety of the colonists, no one will go there. Pay attention to an iron shell floating in the sky."
But now...
However, who would have thought that the White House would be so generous, wipe out the small change and give him the rest, which made Lu Zhou feel a little embarrassed.
This rescue operation has greatly improved China's international image and national prestige. Even just looking at these hidden values, it is worth paying for.
Director Carson said in a difficult tone: "But... if the BFS spacecraft is scrapped, New Virginia will be completely lost from our communication channels, and this may make the rescue work more difficult."
"... 1 billion is not bad."
The remaining $700 million
Lu Zhou couldn't help but ask: "How did this 13 million appear?"
This time it was Director Li's turn to be stunned.
Director Carson said in a difficult tone: "But... if the BFS spacecraft is scrapped, New Virginia will be completely lost from our communication channels, and this may make the rescue work more difficult."
Not only communication equipment, but also environmental control and life-saving systems, and even cosmic ray shielding materials in the cabin. These are technologies that American aerospace companies have continuously accumulated and improved during thousands of launch missions.
not to mention…
"How about I change my words?"
"There is no need to use so much. If we count all the costs, at most two to three hundred million will be enough."
The remaining $700 million
In the end, Americans still did not scan the QR code to pay.
However, who would have thought that the White House would be so generous, wipe out the small change and give him the rest, which made Lu Zhou feel a little embarrassed.
"The second phase of Project Ares has completely failed. What we need now is to stop the losses."
"God will bless our heroes." After forcefully interrupting Director Carson, the president crossed himself on his chest, looked up at the big screen on the console, and muttered silently in a voice that only he could hear.
The budget cost of two to three hundred million, the quoted price of 1.7 billion is indeed too much, not to mention that this is humanitarian relief.
Let alone something that has been promised, even if there is no promise to pay for this rescue operation, the White House cannot really let China pay for it.
"If you round up the decimals, it looks a bit like that."
"If anything happens to them, we will remember their sacrifice."
"Did the Americans really pay for it?" When Director Li told Lu Zhou about this, Lu Zhou was surprised for a while.
The budget cost of two to three hundred million, the quoted price of 1.7 billion is indeed too much, not to mention that this is humanitarian relief.