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Chapter 1654: The French Baguette is the Real Baguette (Third update, please subscribe)

“…At the European Space Research Organization meeting, Eduardo proposed the establishment of an international space agency to integrate the scientific strength and funding of various countries to jointly carry out space research.”

In the garden of the official residence, Yuan Jialiu walked and reported. After the successful moon landing, his Space Exploration Technology Company had become the center of attention. After receiving the invitation for cooperation from Europe, he naturally seemed a little excited.

"Sir, if an international space agency can be established, it will be of great help to the lunar base plan. European countries can not only provide technical assistance, but also financial support."

Li Yian glanced at Yuan Jialiu as he walked quickly. He could understand his excitement. After all, that was the power of the whole of Europe.

If we can absorb the power of the whole of Europe, it will definitely be an unprecedented benefit for SEA!
"In theory, if integration can be achieved from the perspectives of funding and technology, it will definitely greatly promote the development of the aerospace industry. There is no doubt about that."

Of course there is no doubt that economically speaking, the total economic output of the seven European countries is not inferior to that of the United States. Technically speaking, although many European scientists left Western Europe to work in the United States and SEA after the war, Europe's technological strength is still very strong.

But the question is, why did the European Space Agency not achieve any brilliant achievements after its establishment?

In fact, sometimes, people are always so naive!
Yuan Jialiu said:
"Yes, sir, after analysis, we believe that this kind of cooperation is very feasible."

Li Yian said directly: "It is very feasible, but it is only feasible in theory."

"Is it theoretically possible?"

Yuan Jialiu was stunned. What you said was somewhat beyond his expectations.

"Sir, we have conducted an analysis..."

"The analysis is only theoretical analysis."

Li Yi'an said:
“Becoming an international space agency seems to be able to integrate the resources of European countries and ours, especially technological integration, and it seems to be able to promote the development of space technology. However, what is the biggest problem with multinational cooperation?”

Listening to your question, Yuan Jialiu thought for a moment and said.

"It's about having a say in cooperation. When we were working with the British, we faced this challenge. But we overcame it in the end."

"It's customer service, that's because we don't really have any cooperation with the UK at all."

Li Yian bluntly exposed the false cloak of cooperation and said.

"The UK is, to a large extent, a Party A. They just pay money to participate in our projects. We are the biggest investor and we are the master of everything. They do not have the right to control the progress of the entire project or influence the implementation of certain projects."

As the saying goes, the one who pays the money is the boss, but in this kind of cooperation, the one who pays the money is just the one who pays the money.

Just like another world-famous international fighter jet, the Feidian. Although European countries including Japan have contributed money, they have no say in the project. They are only responsible for paying the money. The final say is still the Pentagon, the US Air Force and the Marine Corps.

Therefore, when cooperating with the UK, Li Yian adopted this approach: master's degree cooperation. In fact, the UK had no right to interfere with the progress of the project at all.

"If we set up an international space agency, we can integrate the economic and technological resources of the whole of Europe, but we must see that the most critical problem is that we will lose the autonomy of the project."

As Li Yian walked, he said to Yuan Jialiu:
"For example, our next plan is to build a permanent base on the moon, which will cost billions of yuan. Are those European countries willing to spend so much money?

If one country or several countries disagree, the project will most likely fail.”

Why in another world, after its establishment, the European Space Agency did not achieve as brilliant achievements as people imagined.

Essentially, it is because the European Space Agency cannot reach a consensus on many scientific research activities, because scientists from each country have their own preferred fields, and they will persuade their country's official representatives to support their own projects.

This has a direct impact on the development of ESA projects. All project progress is affected by the countries participating in ESA.

Even the famous Galileo navigation system is in a semi-aborted state due to disagreements within the European Space Agency.

This is the result of multinational cooperation - each country has its own demands. Under such circumstances, it is naturally impossible to make much progress.

“In all scientific research projects, the fields preferred by different countries are different. As a funder, each country hopes to favor its own research projects. In this case, if we cooperate with European countries, it will not be possible to integrate the funds and technologies of European countries.

There is even the possibility that they will lead us by the nose, which will affect our entire space program.”

When talking about the space program, Li Yian asked back.

"The French and Germans may also imagine going to the moon, Mars, asteroids, or even flying out of the solar system to explore the entire galaxy.

However, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy prefer the Earth itself and have no interest in outer space. In this case, all kinds of differences will only hinder our steps towards the stars and the sea, so I think there is no need for us to participate in the muddy water of the International Space Agency. "

After listening to your judgment, although Yuan Jialiu did not completely agree with it, after thinking about it, he had to admit that everything you said was indeed very likely to happen.

After thinking about it, Yuan Jialiu asked back.

"Sir, are we going to refuse to cooperate with them?" "Why should we refuse to cooperate with them?"

Li Yian smiled and said:
“Not only do we not need to reject it, but we also need to raise our hands in approval.”

"what?"

Yuan Jialiu looked at you with a puzzled look on his face. Hadn't he already analyzed the pros and cons of this kind of international cooperation before?

“As I said before, if we work together internationally, we can use European funding and European science.

But this cooperation should not be carried out by establishing an international space agency, but should be carried out on our own terms."

Li Yian smiled and said:
"They can contribute money and technology to participate in our projects if they are interested in them. Of course, this also means that we need to publicly tell them about some of our projects.

But that’s the price of collaboration. Well, maybe we can form a strategic partnership with the European Space Agency.”

In fact, the essence of this kind of cooperation is to use their funds and technology to do your own things. This is the real cooperation.

As for handing over the control of the project to the other party, or letting the other party participate in it, don't even think about it.

Why did the great powers in later generations withdraw from the Galileo system? It was because they saw the European countries bickering with each other. Because of their bickering, their different demands, and the funding issues of various countries, the progress of the entire project was directly dragged down.

Such international cooperation will not only fail to obtain their funds and technology, but may even backfire and directly affect its own development.

Therefore, the best way is to do it like the US's fat power project - other countries only need to pay money and provide technology. As for the indicators of the entire project, I am the only one who can do it. If you don't want to participate... then just get out.

Although European countries have not yet established the European Space Agency, Yuan Jialiu knows that you are referring to the European space department.

"Well, but Your Excellency, they are now discussing the establishment of an international space agency."

Yuan Jialiu thought for a moment, then added:
"In this case, if we simply refuse to engage in international cooperation, will it affect our international reputation?"

Although SEA does not care about international reputation in most cases, it still cares a lot about economics and science.

After all, some reputations are related to the foundation of the country.

“There’s no need to worry about this issue.”

Li Yian smiled and said:

"No matter how wonderful the scientists' fantasies are, in the end everything will be decided by politicians, as long as France is there.

There would be no International Space Agency.”

Li Yian was very sure when making this judgment, as he was very clear about the role played by France during the Cold War.

If Britain is a troublemaker, then the United States was the most typical troublemaker during the Cold War.

Not only is France stirring up NATO and jumping left and right to increase its own united front value, but France is also continuing to play the role of a troublemaker in the process of establishing the European Economic Community.

Even the EU's later "unanimous approval" principle was also proposed and insisted on by France. On the surface, it was intended to maintain the voice of European countries in the EU.

But in fact, it is just to make it easier for France to oppose in the future - all countries have veto power, which means that as long as one member state opposes it, the proposal cannot be passed.

This also means that the European Union, which once brought hope to the whole of Europe, is facing various problems after the 21st century.

Yuan Jialiu asked with some doubt:

"You mean, sir, that France will object?"

Li Yian nodded and said:

"The selfishness of the French will change everything. They need to develop their own rocket technology through European space cooperation to promote the development of long-range missiles. Under this circumstance, they absolutely do not want to see the establishment of an international space agency.

Because our rocket technology is very advanced and has taken a completely different path from missiles, this also means that it is difficult for them to obtain the required rocket technology in such international cooperation. Even if they can obtain some technology, it will not play much of a role in their missile development.

So, the French will definitely oppose it, and let the French oppose it, so why should we worry about it? "

After that, Li Yian specifically reminded:
"Jialiu, international cooperation does not need to consider it,"

(End of this chapter)