webnovelfull #442 - Chapter 442: Epoch-making rocket recovery technology! 95 stars in one rocket, launched!
#442 - Chapter 442: Epoch-making rocket recovery technology! 95 stars in one rocket, launched!
Impossible!
Absolutely impossible!
Admittedly, according to the data previously given by Old Sun, it's not the world's largest carrier rocket.
For example.
The Saturn V carrier rocket, developed by North America in the mid-1960s, had even more astonishing data.
It was 110 meters long.
It had a maximum takeoff weight of 3,000 tons.
And its thrust was even higher.
But…
Rockets have a core data point that is a direct representation of technology—the payload coefficient.
The Saturn V had a takeoff weight of over 3,000 tons and a near-Earth orbit carrying capacity of 119 tons.
What about the domestically produced heavy-lift carrier rocket?
Its takeoff weight is 1,735 tons, just slightly more than half of the Saturn V's, and when comparing its near-Earth carrying capacity…
It's almost the same!
For the first time!
In carrier rocket technology, Huaxia has officially surpassed North America!
After listening to Old Sun's introduction, all the aerospace personnel were extremely excited, and some already had red eyes.
North America.
It was established more than 200 years ago and entered the Industrial Revolution early.
While Huaxia…
From the corruption and national subjugation of the Qing Dynasty to the warlordism and Eastern Ocean invasion, the new China was only established more than 50 years ago, and it faced a volatile situation, seeking development amidst heavy sanctions—the gap with North America can be described as a world apart.
This generation of scientists risked their lives to tackle various problems with all their might.
But they were clear!
In the short term, they could only solve the problem of 'having or not having,' and if they wanted to catch up with North America's technology…
It was still very far away.
Twenty years?
Or even fifty years?
But they didn't expect that Huaxia had already surpassed North America in the aerospace field!
"One last point."
Old Sun was infected by the emotion, and his eyes turned red: "The domestically produced heavy-lift carrier rocket can be recycled and reused, and the cost of secondary use is—90 million!"
What?!
This time, everyone was completely stunned.
Even in Huaxia, where prices are relatively low, the cost of a single heavy-lift carrier rocket like this exceeds one billion.
And that's on the premise that all the parts are domestically produced.
But recycling technology?
Reduces the cost by more than ten times?
The key point is that this is not only a performance advantage, but also a technology that North America doesn't have.
"Tonight."
Chen Hao glanced over the nearly one hundred people present: "Xichang, Jiuquan, Taiyuan, Wenchang, the four major launch centers will be launched simultaneously, and we will send at least two thousand satellites into orbits of different altitudes!"
"Including high-resolution satellites, Beidou auxiliary communication satellites, and armed satellites!"
The last time the Beidou network was not perfect enough, and it only reached the initial level of use.
This time it will be completed.
And also…
Armed satellites!
Different from the Beidou with pulse cannons.
Armed satellites are purely prepared for space warfare.
Fast flight.
Flexible maneuverability.
Not only are there pulse cannons, but there are also other means of attack, specializing in hitting enemy satellites.
Nearly a hundred people were already dumbfounded.
Overnight.
Launch two thousand satellites of different types.
What is this concept?
For many years, the number of satellites in North America has not even reached two thousand!
"Director Chen!"
Old Sun took a step forward and bowed to Chen Hao: "Thank you for your contribution to the motherland's aerospace industry!"
"Without you, there would be no domestically produced heavy-lift carrier rocket!"
"There would be no satellites with such technological content that far exceeds the West!"
"Don't be like this!"
Chen Hao helped him up: "Everyone here is doing the same thing—making the motherland strong!"
What?!
Hearing Old Sun's words, all the uninformed people were dumbfounded.
Could it be…
"Old Sun, the rocket and satellite technology, could it also be…" Someone exclaimed.
"Of course it's Director Chen!"
Old Sun said excitedly with tears in his eyes: "You all know the technology of our country, right? It only solves the problem of 'having or not having,' and the gap with Europe and the United States is huge—it was Director Chen who brought us to this point!"
Nearly a hundred people were speechless.
He was responsible for the Beidou networking!
He was responsible for the pulse cannon!
Now.
He is also responsible for the high-performance heavy-lift carrier rocket and high-resolution satellites!
Dare to feel…
The most cutting-edge aerospace technology all comes from him alone?
Is this still a human?
Comparable to a god!
"Everyone, get moving!"
Chen Hao gave an order: "Prepare for launch!"
Last time, he used the backward Changzheng 3 to send 35 Beidou satellites into the sky in succession.
Today!
The domestically produced heavy-lift carrier rocket is launched, and the four major launch centers are firing at the same time to send more than two thousand satellites into the sky.
This will surely create history!
…
Three hours later.
The carrier rocket stood tall on the launch pad.
The previous launch pad could not be used. This is a launch pad tailored for the domestically produced heavy-lift carrier rocket.
Time is too limited, and only one was built.
The other three major launch centers also only have one each.
But!
The carrying capacity is more than twenty times that of the Changzheng 3!
‘Countdown 10 seconds, 10…’
‘9…’
The voice of the command center was激荡.
Chen Hao wasn't there.
He stood in the open space outside, staring at the rocket intently.
It was much bigger than the Changzheng 3.
Hu…
Suddenly!
The rocket obviously began to vibrate, and a bright flame spewed out from the tail.
After packing in as many as 95 satellites, the rocket weighing over 1,800 tons took off!
Chen Hao raised his head.
As the rocket continued to rise, his head was raised higher and higher.
Just like today's Huaxia.
We have the confidence to hold our heads high!
‘Position 102 tracking normal!’
‘Radar tracking normal!’
‘Telemetry signal normal!’
‘Booster shutdown! Booster separation!’
‘Jettison fairing!’
Command center.
Various voices continued to sound, and the voices were obviously a little trembling.
The heavy-lift carrier rocket belonging to Huaxia!
Technology leading the world!
One rocket with 95 satellites!
Pay attention!
These are not miniature satellites, but real large satellites, with an average weight of over 1 ton each!
‘First stage shutdown!’
‘First and second stage separation! Second stage ignition!’
‘Second stage shutdown!’
‘Vehicle-rocket separation!’
Time passed little by little.
Every report of the results meant that a link was completed, and it was one step closer to success.
It's not just one satellite that needs to be separated from the rocket.
The rocket seemed to be laying eggs, scattering as many as 95 satellites of various types in different locations.
Everyone's spirits were tense.
"All satellites have entered their predetermined orbits!"
Finally!
Hearing this sentence, the entire command center boiled over, leaving only deafening cheers.
"Success! We succeeded!" Zhang Haiyuan's eyes were red.
He is the head of the launch center.
This success.
Is the first time that Huaxia's aerospace industry has stood at the pinnacle of the world, the most dazzling moment!
"Who said it was successful?"
Chen Hao walked in with Lin Shun: "Prepare for rocket recovery!"
Everyone had no time to celebrate and put away their excited mood.
Rocket recovery!
Technology that can greatly reduce launch costs and create a historical precedent!
"The first stage is falling, and will enter the atmosphere in twenty minutes!"
"Prepare to restart the first stage!"
"Attitude stable!"
The command center became busy.
The same situation was staged at Huaxia's four major launch centers, and everyone's nerves were tense.
Across the ocean.
White House.
Early in the morning, the president walked into the office, just picked up the hot coffee, and the NASA director rushed in.