The Light of Domestic Products: The whole world begs me to sell

Chapter 289 Not Your Technology?
"Boss, the first picture has been sent back. The imaging effect is very good and the accuracy is very high!"

In the office of Phoenix Headquarters, Hu Lai looked very happy when he saw the latest satellite pictures sent by Factory Manager Zhang.

After flashing around for so long, the Phoenix Group's remote sensing satellites finally began to operate officially, and finally began to solve the problem of overseas electronic maps that had been stuck!

In this way, Phoenix Group no longer has any restrictions on its overseas mobile phone business or new energy vehicle business.

After a while, Hu Lai looked at Director Zhang with a smile and said:

"Old Zhang, next we have to ask the map department to update Mao Xiong's map as soon as possible."

"After the Phoenix map department acquired the Yandex map company, is there any problem?"

Director Zhang shook his head and said:

"No problem, everything is normal."

"After we wholly acquired Yandex, we have taken over their business. We also handed over the remote sensing map sent back by the 'Guanjing-[-]' satellite to the map department for electronic map production."

"In addition, we have also started to collect unmanned aerial photography data in Maoxiong, and soon the electronic map about Maoxiong will be updated, and our high-precision map will also be used in our unmanned automatic driving. .”

Hu Lai breathed a sigh of relief, and the smile on his face became even brighter.

After some twists and turns, Fenghuang Map finally got on the right track, and officially began to have overseas map data.

And he is also very clear about the data collected by unmanned aerial photography that Director Zhang said.

Generally speaking, there are three types of data sources for professional map companies. One is that professional surveying and mapping bureaus in various countries will sell corresponding "base map data". However, under normal circumstances, the data of surveying and mapping bureaus are basic data, and are generally updated every few years. once.

The second is to purchase third-party data.

The third is that map companies collect data, and data collection is mainly through remote sensing satellite maps, drone aerial maps and manual surveying and mapping.

The three methods complement each other, and finally make a commercial electronic map after comparison.

Seeing Hu Lai's happy expression, Factory Manager Zhang didn't talk about the map any more, just took out a list of expenses and handed it to Hu Lai.

"Boss, this is the cost of our satellite sale this time."

"In addition to the processing fee of 100 million, the cost of producing satellite materials is 3200 million, while the cost of the cheapest 'Kuaizhou 11' rocket we launched is 4600 million, which does not include the cost of our satellite service station lease."

"That is to say, the cost of the 'Guangjing-7900' satellite we launched this time is as high as [-] million, which is indeed a bit high."

Hu Lai easily took a look at the expense list, and then put the list aside.

Although expected, the cost of "Guanjing-[-]" this time is indeed a bit higher compared to other satellites.

However, this time, after all, time is tight and tasks are heavy, so it is understandable.

He nodded and said:

"Old Zhang, there is a reason for this incident, the money is spent as it is, and it solves our urgent need!"

Director Zhang hummed, and after thinking for a while, he said slowly:

"But boss, there is one more thing we have to put on the agenda right now."

"According to our previous plan, we will launch three satellites into the sky next, and then we will be able to form a global-covering 'Viewing Series' satellite with the current 'Guanjing-[-]' network."

"After the four satellites are successfully networked, the 'viewing series' satellites can fully satisfy our map data collection, and our work of launching satellites at this stage will be completed."

"Then, the next development direction of our satellite department must be considered."

What's next for the satellite sector?
Hu Lai tapped his desk lightly with his fingers, and immediately understood what Director Zhang meant.

These days, the Phoenix Group has set up a satellite department to launch the "Viewing Series" satellites, which are actually for the Phoenix map.

Now that the "viewing series" satellites are on the right track, what is the next development plan for the satellite department?
Is it to continue launching satellites?
Or is it just relying on the "Viewing Series" satellites to sell map data to make a profit?
After thinking for a while, Hu Lai looked at Director Zhang and asked:
"Old Zhang, what do you think?"

Director Zhang shook his head and said:

"Boss, at present I have not found a suitable development direction for the satellite department, or I have not found a suitable satellite commercial project."

"Our 'Viewing Series' remote sensing satellites can sell data to the outside world after forming a network in the future, but..."

"If we want to continue to launch other satellites in the future, we need to have corresponding commercial projects. For example, if we want to launch communication satellites, then we must have communication-related business needs."

Having said that, Factory Manager Zhang spread his hands and sighed slightly:

"To put it bluntly, it is easy to launch satellites, but the difficulty is that it is currently difficult for us to find commercial uses for satellites."

"Commercial use of satellites..."

Hu Lai read it lightly, nodding inwardly.

Just like the "Starlink Project" mentioned earlier, the fundamental reason why SpaceX can continuously launch communication satellites is that there are as many as 4.6 satellites in the "Starlink Project" as order support.

The confidence that the "Starlink Project" dared to launch 4.6 satellites lies in the fact that the "Starlink Project" will obviously be profitable in the future.

With projects that can make money, launching satellites is naturally a no-brainer.

same.

Phoenix Group's launch of the "Viewing Series" satellites is actually because the map data collected by the "Viewing Series" satellites can be used in Phoenix Maps.

And the commercialization project of Phoenix Map will eventually be able to better feed back Phoenix Mobile and Phoenix Auto, and bring greater benefits to the entire group!
But what next?
What other businesses does the Phoenix Group need to launch satellites and satellite departments?

Gone!

Suddenly, the positioning of the Phoenix satellite department was a bit awkward.

You can't support the satellite department, just launch a few satellites for fun, right?

Seeing that Hu Lai frowned slightly, Director Zhang continued:

"So, I think it's enough for our 'satellite department' to set up a maintenance team for the 'viewing series' for the time being."

"I have also arranged for the production of the next three satellites. The order is still produced by the 'Happy Planet' OEM, and we don't need to build a satellite production base."

"In short, before there is a large commercial project like the 'Starlink Project', I don't think it is necessary for our satellite department to be so big."

Hu Lai's expression froze, and he nodded slightly.

After all, Phoenix Group is a commercial company, and its ultimate goal must be to make money.

At this stage, the commercialization project of commercial satellites is not clear, and it is okay to start the satellite department in a small way, but the real large-scale rollout is obviously too risky.

but.

Hu Lai remembered the orange technology rewards for "landing on the moon" in the system. Orange technology is also important to the Phoenix Group. The Phoenix Group must develop in commercial aerospace!

Thinking of this, Hu Lai couldn't help frowning, the current problem is indeed a bit tricky.

To realize landing on the moon, the Phoenix Group must have relevant technical reserves.

And to have a strong and professional technical team, it will inevitably require a lot of funding...

You know, exploring the moon with a lander is not as simple as launching a satellite.

For so many years, that is, Yan Guo, A Mei and Lao Su have sent the probe to the surface of the moon and landed on it. The technology does not need to go into details to know how difficult it is.

The Phoenix Group is just a commercial group company, and the Phoenix Group can afford to launch a few satellites worth hundreds of millions. However, it is obviously unrealistic to rely solely on the Phoenix Group to spend money on "landing on the moon".

Therefore, in order to finally realize the lunar exploration with the lander, the Phoenix Group still has to find suitable commercial project development in the commercial aerospace field, so that it can really have the opportunity to form a professional aerospace team and have the opportunity to complete the lunar exploration.

The root of the problem lies in the commercialization of commercial aerospace!
After thinking for a while, Hu Lai gradually had an idea in his mind.

"Old Zhang, you are right about the commercialization of satellites. Next, we should really think about how to maximize the commercialization of satellites."

"Our 'Landscape-[-]' has been successfully operated, and we have solved the urgent need. We don't have to worry too much about the next three satellites. We will see if we can develop some new functions for commercial use."

"You can integrate the resources within the group to discuss this content, and see if our various technologies can be applied to satellites."

"Besides, you're right about the production base. We don't have a few satellites to produce. There's no need to spread such a large booth. We can just let 'Happy Planet' do the manufacturing."

"However, the technicians of the satellite department still need to be formed, not only the satellite technicians, but also the rocket department. The stall can be smaller, but it must be complete!"

In a few words, Hu Lai set the tone for the satellite department.

Director Zhang thought for a moment, nodded and said:
"Okay, then I'll make arrangements next, and I'll also ask if there is any technology that can be cooperated with 'Happy Planet'."

And at this moment, the office door suddenly opened, and the office assistant walked in.

"Boss, Mr. Luo from Aerospace Group, Mr. Li from Space-Time Dao and Technology, Mr. Yang from Tianyi Research Institute, and the two bosses from Huawei and Ali have already arrived at the door, saying they want to discuss cooperation with you... "

Ok?
Hu Lai and Director Zhang were stunned for a moment, this...

what's the situation?
……

half a day ago...

The headquarters of "Happy Planet" in Chengdu is very lively.

After a simple telephone communication, a large group of satellite business leaders from all over the country still couldn't hold back, and came to the headquarters of "Happy Planet" for on-the-spot investigation.

The arrival of the bosses made the atmosphere of the entire "Happy Planet" tense. As the CEO, Zhang Xiaoou had never seen such a battle, so he hurried out to greet him.

Seeing the leaders, Zhang Xiaoou, who had just started his business, broke out in a few drops of cold sweat.

Good guy, even these guys are really here!
These figures may not be well known to outsiders, but they are among the best in the field of commercial satellites.

Luo Yongheng, head of Yanguo Aerospace Group, Mr. Luo, the importance of being the head of the national team's aerospace group is self-evident.

Mr. Li of Space-time Daoyu Technology Co., Ltd., a new satellite company under Geely Automobile, is a satellite technology company that has developed very rapidly in recent years.

Mr. Yang of Tianyi Research Institute, the top domestic SAR commercial satellite company...

The most outrageous thing is that even Ali and Huawei have special personnel to come.

The purpose of their visit, Zhang Xiaoou is very clear, of course, is to know whether the performance of "Guanjing No. [-]" produced by Happy Planet is real...

Thinking of this, Zhang Xiaoou felt bitter in his heart. He was bragging on the phone before, bragging about welcoming all bosses to come to investigate...

But only he knows in his heart that the technology of this f*cking "Guanjing No. [-]" is not his!

But the arrow was on the line, so Zhang Xiaoou had no choice but to welcome everyone into the company with a smile on his face.

Just after entering the company, seeing Zhang Xiaoou preparing to bring everyone to the meeting room, someone finally couldn't help but say:

"Mr. Zhang, just take us to visit the production base."

Zhang Xiaoou was slightly taken aback, and naturally knew what everyone was thinking.

In desperation, Zhang Xiaoou took everyone to the production base of "Happy Planet".

Although many bigwigs had been prepared in their hearts, they still hesitated when they saw the backward production base of "Happy Planet".

Good guy.

Is the "Guanjing-[-]" satellite produced in such an ordinary production base?
Many bigwigs had doubts on their faces, so Zhang Xiaoou had no choice but to explain:
"The 'Guanjing-[-]' satellite was indeed produced here, but we have only produced one so far, and the rest of the production tasks are still being arranged, so today everyone can't see the production site of 'Guanjing-[-]'."

"However, you can take a look at the latest data sent back from the 'Guanjing-[-]' and its current operation in orbit."

Everyone was a little bit disappointed, but they soon came to the ground control center at the production base.

When they saw the in-orbit operation status of "Landscape-60" displayed on the ground control center and the latest 70*[-] km wide satellite image, everyone was a little surprised and amazed.

The clarity of the satellite images and the size of the scenes captured are enough to prove that the shooting performance of "Guanjing-[-]" is real.

After detailed understanding, everyone's doubts are eliminated, and everyone believes that the performance of "Guanjing No. [-]" is real!

Since it is true, how can anyone bear it? !

Mr. Luo Yongheng of Aerospace Group coughed lightly, and didn't care about the presence of many colleagues. The enthusiastic Zhang Xiaoou shook hands cordially and said with a smile:
"Mr. Xiaoou, you are really a hero, you are really amazing!"

"The huge breakthrough you have made in the remote sensing small satellite this time will undoubtedly greatly promote the development of the entire commercial small satellite, which is a huge boon for the development of commercial aerospace in our country of Yan!"

"To be honest, I came here this time to cooperate with you..."

Seeing Mr. Luo's words, Mr. Yang of Tianyi Research Institute, who is also on the side of the national team, couldn't help it.

"Mr. Zhang, our Tianyi Institute is engaged in SAR satellites, which does not conflict with your company's satellite business."

"We hope to cooperate with your company on small satellite technology, and we are willing to pay patent fees!"

Not only these two people, but Ali and Huawei's bosses also stood up and shook hands with Zhang Xiaoou warmly.

"Mr. Xiaoou, we made a special trip this time to buy the 'Guanjing-[-]' satellite, but we want some changes in the functions. I wonder if it can be customized according to our requirements?"

Zhang Xiaoou's brain suddenly buzzed.

Good guy, so many bigwigs are directly talking about cooperation...

He thought that everyone was interested in the small satellite technology of "Guanjing No. [-]", but he didn't expect that all the bosses were so enthusiastic, as kind as brothers.

In the blink of an eye, looking at everyone's earnest eyes, Zhang Xiaoou was stunned.

Then he sighed helplessly, shook his head and said:

"Leaders, the performance data of 'Guanjing-[-]' is indeed true."

"However, the technology on 'Guanjing-[-]' is not ours."

???

"What? This technology is not yours?"

Everyone was stunned, only the smile on the face of Secretary Zhang who accompanied Luo Yongheng was frozen instantly, and in an instant he thought of the possibility of suffocation...

"Could it be...?!"

"To be honest, 'Guanjing-[-]' is manufactured by us, but the related satellite solutions are all provided by Phoenix Group."

"That is to say, we are actually only engaged in OEM production, and there is no related small satellite technology..."! ! !
Everyone froze in place, and the astonishment on their faces was hard to hide.

Phoenix Group?

This Nima!
Although everyone in "Happy Planet" looks down on them, how can you say that "Happy Planet" is also a serious satellite company, and it would be understandable if they come up with such advanced small satellite technology.

But now it turned out to be a small satellite design technology provided by Phoenix Group, which has never been involved in the satellite industry!
This is even more unacceptable than the development of "Happy Planet"!
In an instant, everyone present suddenly felt a strong pressure. The Phoenix Group's technical reserves are too strong, right? !
After a moment of hesitation, Zhang Xiaoou continued:

"I'm sorry, I've disappointed you all. I didn't make it clear before so that everyone would make this trip for nothing. Why don't you go and ask Phoenix Group if they can cooperate technically?"

As soon as the voice fell, the air suddenly froze.

Everyone was shocked, except for Luo Yongheng, who was on the side, with an angry expression on his face. After a long time, he stared at Secretary Zhang, who was pale, and said:
"Secretary Zhang, you have a problem!"

(End of this chapter)