Chapter 573: A Magnificent Space Program

"200 million US dollars, if anyone would be tempted, you didn't graduate at the time, and it's understandable that you didn't resist the temptation when you heard this number." Jiang Nan smiled and comforted.

Wu Hao shook his head and said: "In fact, we didn't have any concept of this number at the time, but we were stunned, knowing that we don't have to struggle in the next life." With this money alone, we can live a carefree life. ”

"That's true, these 200 million US dollars are converted into more than a billion, even if a few of you divided it equally at that time, everyone could get hundreds of millions." Jiang Nan nodded, and then asked: "But why did you give up such a great opportunity in the end, what made your thinking change and keep this technology in China." ”

"It's mainly the explanation of some elders, of course, we also encountered some accidents. The hotel where we stayed in Hangzhou was invaded by commercial spies, and several of our laptops, USB drives, and some materials were stolen. Wu Hao said with a wry smile.

Jiang Nan was a little surprised when he heard this, and then hurriedly asked, "Then what should I do, have you found it back?" ”

Wu Hao nodded and said: "In fact, after our exhibition, we have already realized the security of the data and technology, so we have made preparations in advance. The laptops and USB drives they stole did not store the relevant technology, and the real technical information was kept elsewhere.

As for the notebook and USB drive, in the end, with the assistance of the public security organs, they were finally recovered. ”

Hearing Wu Hao's story, everyone on the plane listened quietly with interest. Although they had heard the version of the story countless times, it was the first time they heard Wu Hao tell that exciting story in person.

"Later, we learned that this spy may have a direct relationship with a foreign intelligence agency. So after careful consideration, we handed over the technology to the relevant research department.

Of course, we were not treated badly, not only were we praised, but we were also provided with a generous start-up fund.

It is also thanks to this fund that our company has developed little by little. ”

Jiang Nan nodded when she heard this, she couldn't ask any more about this question, so she smiled and nodded, and then began to eat.

When the two finished eating, the flight attendant came over to clean up and re-serve tea to the two.

Jiang Nan looked at the starry sky outside the window and said, "It's the first time I've seen the starry sky on a plane, it's very beautiful." ”

Wu Hao nodded and said, "It's indeed beautiful, this should be the closest distance we have to those stars." ”

Hearing this, Jiang Nan turned his head to look at Wu Hao and said, "I heard that your company is currently focusing on the development of the aerospace industry, and several commercial launch vehicles were launched one after another last year.

Can you tell us a little bit about this, are you or your company optimistic about the aerospace industry, and what are your future development goals? ”

Good guys, so many questions in a row. Wu Hao glanced at Jiang Nan, then nodded and said with a smile: "The aerospace industry is now also an important industry that the country focuses on and encourages the development of.

The vast majority of these companies are launch vehicle manufacturing companies and satellite manufacturing companies, and at present we have only these two types in China. As for the higher-level commercial manned spacecraft, there is no relevant news in China at present, and I have not heard that the company has such a plan.

As for the foreign commercial aerospace field, the most lively in recent years are the commercial aerospace companies from the United States, and the leader is SpX.

Now more than 80% of the world's space payload comes from this company (Starlink Project) every year, and even the number of its launches at one time can catch up with the number of satellites launched by other countries in a year or even several years.

To be honest, our domestic commercial space sector is too far behind them. It is precisely because of this that we have to catch up.

We have what others have, and we have what others don't have. ”

"The reason why we want to enter the commercial aerospace field is to see the huge market and great development prospects in this field.

In the past, we said that whoever controls the oceans controls the world. All the world powers in modern times have a very strong maritime power, and it is also by relying on this powerful maritime power that it can become the world hegemon.

And now, whoever controls space controls the world, the real world. Compared to the vastness of space, the ocean is just a drop in the ocean. ”

"Of course, as a commercial company, we have no intention of competing for space supremacy, this is a national thing. What we are looking for is the abundant resources in this vast universe, as well as the infinite business opportunities.

For example, in the recent past, we have been looking at commercial space launch projects that have grown domestically and internationally. For example, the research and development of satellites, the development and manufacturing of commercial launch vehicles, and the commercial development of launch projects.

In the medium term, we may be inclined to undertake some commercial space transportation projects. For example, helping some scientists go to space, or helping them go to the moon and Mars. Or help them go to a comet or an asteroid, or even collect samples on a planet and return to Earth according to their intentions.

As for the long term, we will focus on the development of some space minerals, such as helium-3, which is rich in reserves on the moon, and various mineral deposits on other planets and asteroids.

NASA, for example, has discovered an asteroid in the asteroid belt that is rich in gold, and if we can manage to capture this asteroid and bring it back to Earth, the benefits will be huge. ”

"Very ambitious plan!"

Jiang Nan praised with some excitement. This is definitely the most important takeaway from today's interview, and I am afraid that this news alone will cause a sensation again after it is broadcast.

And the people who traveled on the plane also heard Wu Hao's comprehensive and far-reaching exposition of the space project for the first time, and they couldn't help but get excited.

To be able to participate in such a great program, everyone is excited to think about it.

"This plan is so ambitious, do you think you can achieve it by dedicating your life to it?" Jiang Nan then asked.

Wu Hao shook his head with a smile and said, "I'm just a pioneer, this project is huge, it may last for decades, even hundreds of years." It cannot be achieved by our generation alone, or even by several generations, and it will take us from generation to generation.

This is also the dream of our human beings, and it is with so many unknowns and so many goals that we can be inspired to go all the way. Officially, we have evolved from a primitive society that drinks blood like Mao to a very developed human society today. ”