Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 294: Spice X and Malak
At the same time, in the imperial capital, China Space Administration.

Zhao Ruijing and other bigwigs are having a video conference with SpaceX.

Zhao Ruijing asked SpaceX to submit more detailed design details of the space launch site, especially the parameter data of the main instruments and the methods of realizing their functions.

However, SpaceX's cooperation was not high and they were always secretive. Although they promised to submit further necessary data, they never did so. Instead, they asked the China National Space Administration to pass the launch site approval process as soon as possible.

Zhao Ruijing is a very rigorous and experienced professor. He has also been the chief designer of several aerospace system projects. Of course, it is impossible for him to be fooled by the other party.

Zhao Ruijing insisted that SpaceX submit the parameters and functional plan of the launch site before considering the review and approval.

Anyway, the negotiations between the two sides were very tense.

However, the National Space Administration was relatively calm and did not get angry with Spacex. Instead, it was the other party that became a little impatient.

The person in charge of the negotiations was a commissioner named Smith.

At this time, Commissioner Smith put on a calm state in the video and said, "Professor Zhao, with all due respect, I think your company should improve its efficiency. We have submitted all the construction plans and functional specifications to your company as required. We are sincere. Your company should accept the review as soon as possible so that we can enter the construction phase. This will benefit both parties."

Zhao Ruijing said calmly: "We have already informed you at the last meeting that we need more detailed functional parameters. We hope you can submit them as soon as possible so that we can proceed with the following review work. I hope you will cooperate."

Commissioner Smith sighed and said, "Professor Zhao, it is very complicated to organize the function parameters. It takes a lot of time. You should know this, right?"

"Maybe, but we do need it. This is the prerequisite for the construction of a space launch site. We must be rigorous and not sloppy. The hard indicators must meet our requirements before we can move forward."

"Okay, okay, we can organize the parameters and functional descriptions as much as possible, but it will take a long time. Can China's aerospace development wait?"

Smith's tone was somewhat arrogant, and he obviously thought that Space X's skills were unique.

Of course, their arrogance is justified. Among all the private aerospace companies on the entire blue planet, SpaceX is indeed the leading enterprise by a huge margin.

But Zhao Ruijing won't tolerate it.

Zhao Ruijing said, "Don't worry about that, Mr. Smith. You should know that SpaceX is not the only company that has applied to build a space launch site."

"Professor Zhao, are other companies really capable of building a private launch site? Forgive me for being rude, but I doubt that there are many private companies on Blue Star that can do it. I'm afraid only our SpaceX is capable of building a complete and powerful space launch site that can meet the needs of aerospace companies."

Zhao Ruijing waved his hand: "I'm sorry, Mr. Smith, this is not something we need to consider. If we want to establish a stable cooperative relationship, you need to provide complete data. In addition, a company is already building a space launch site, and I believe it will be put into operation soon."

Commissioner Smith was visibly stunned: "Has a company already passed the review?"

"Yes."

"Isn't it that company in Hong Kong?"

Zhao Ruijing didn't expect that the other party actually knew about it. It seemed that the people who came from Space X last time reported it to Smith.

Zhao Ruijing did not respond to this question because there was no need to.

Just then, someone came in and whispered something to Zhao Ruijing.

Zhao Ruijing nodded, turned to Commissioner Smith and said, "Mr. Smith, let's end our meeting today. I hope that next time we communicate, you can prepare what we need."

Commissioner Smith shrugged his shoulders, showing a somewhat helpless and reluctant expression, and said, "Okay, okay, OK, I hope the atmosphere will be better when we meet next time. Goodbye, Professor Zhao."

After the video call ended, Zhao Ruijing went out to answer the phone.

The National Space Administration is a strictly confidential unit, and calls from the outside world require dedicated lines to answer.

This call came from Han Qingqing from Hong Kong Island.

Han Qingqing and Liu Ruifeng were on a business trip to Hong Kong Island, where they went to check out the space launch site.

Zhao Ruijing looked calm on the surface, but he was actually very nervous inside, wondering whether Han Qingqing would bring good news.

Zhao Ruijing answered the phone: "Hello, Xiao Han, how is it over there? How is the situation at the launch site?"

"Professor Zhao, Professor Zhao, this place at the launch site is really... really hard to describe."

Han Qingqing's voice was obviously very excited, which made Zhao Ruijing even more nervous.

"Xiao Han, please explain clearly and don't be anxious."

Han Qingqing quickly calmed down and said, "Professor Zhao, this launch site is really built!"

"How is the construction going? How complete can it be?"

"One hundred percent, Professor Zhao, the construction completion rate can reach one hundred percent!"

Zhao Ruijing took a while to react: "Ah? Are all the equipment in place? So fast?"

"Yes, everything is in place. We have also been to the central control room of the launch site. The instruments and equipment are very complete, and all can be powered on and there are no problems with their functions."

When Zhao Ruijing heard this, he immediately became alert and even a little excited.

"Xiao Han, are you sure? Have you checked everything?"

"We have checked it, Professor Zhao. We also took some photos, and Xiao Liu recorded some videos. We have sent the information to your email address. Please take a look at it when you have time."

Zhao Ruijing was delighted and praised Han Qingqing and the others for being reliable.

"Okay, I'll take a look right away."

Zhao Ruijing didn't bother to say anything else. After hanging up the phone, he quickly turned on the computer connected to the external network and accessed his email.

Sure enough, I received an email with a large attachment.

Zhao Ruijing downloaded the attachment, which contained some pictures and videos.

Zhao Ruijing was just about to click on a video when someone knocked on the door. Before Zhao Ruijing could say anything, someone pushed the door open, quite rudely.

It turned out that it was Liang Shaoyong who came, another senior professor from the Space Administration.

Liang Shaoyong received news that videos and photos of the launch site had been sent from Hong Kong Island, so he quickly ran to Zhao Ruijing to take a look.

There is no way. Scientific researchers are more curious than normal people, otherwise they would not be able to do this job.

"Old Zhao, have you seen it?"

Zhao Ruijing said: "I was just about to watch it, but I haven't watched it yet."

"That's great, let's take a look at it together. You can't hide this thing from yourself."

Zhao Ruijing rolled his eyes and said, "Hey! You are just judging others by your own meanness. I didn't say that you can't watch it. Hurry up and sit down and watch it."

Liang Shaoyong pulled a chair closer to the computer.

Zhao Ruijing has already clicked on a video.

This video was shot outdoors, obviously in a wide area, and even the sea can be seen in the distance, or at least it is near the sea.

The wind was a little strong, but I could still hear people talking.

Zhao Ruijing and Liang Shaoyong both saw clearly that this was the space launch site.

Blue sky and white clouds, paved road, and very high walls.

The launch site is very large and grand, and from the video it seems like there is no end in sight.

Liang Shaoyong couldn't help but say, "Wow, this place looks good. The area is definitely enough, and the completion degree of this large yard is also very high." Zhao Ruijing nodded without saying a word.

The direction of the video changed, and both of them were stunned. The protagonist of the video was the launch pad, the rocket launch pad.

It’s not clear from the video how high the rocket launcher is, but the configuration on it can be seen clearly.

It is a fully functional launcher and is even equipped with a folding protective cabin.

Both of them had seen the design drawings of the launch site and were neither surprised nor surprised.

I didn’t expect that Hu Jiangshan actually managed to erect the rocket launch pad in such a short time, and the degree of restoration was so high that it was incredible and unbelievable.

Zhao Ruijing said: "Just now Xiao Han said that the launch site is 100% complete. I didn't quite believe it. Now that I see this video, it really looks like it is complete."

Liang Shaoyong said: "Look at how well the fence is built. Look at the ground, it's all paved. This is much better than the launch site planning of SpaceX."

There's really no comparison to that.

As we all know, Spacex is very good at saving money and reducing costs.

Most of the ground at the launch site built by SpaceX has been hardened and then simply covered with sand and gravel.

This kind of floor surface can be used, but it is not easy to use.

This video is over.

Liang Shaoyong said: "Are there any more videos?"

Zhao Ruijing shook his head: "There are no videos, but there are still many photos."

The two of them looked at the photos one by one, concentrating very carefully.

At this moment, the two of them stared at a photo, trying to see almost every detail clearly.

This photo is taken indoors, showing the scene in the central control room of the launch site.

The photos are very clear and include almost all the major equipment and instruments. If you zoom in, you can still see the details clearly.

Zhao Ruijing and Liang Shaoyong were both breathless after watching this.

They are both experts. It is no exaggeration to say that as long as it is related to aerospace instruments, they know everything about them and what they do.

It is clear what all functions are and even how to operate them.

Of course, some instruments have control panels that are slightly different in design, but with a little research you can figure out how to use them.

Just by looking at the buttons and levers, the two knew that the instruments and equipment in the photos were real.

More importantly, all the instruments in the central control room were powered, and a lot of information was displayed on the screen.

For experts like them, the amount of information is enormous.

You can see a lot from the content reflected on the screen.

Liang Shaoyong said: "Old Zhao, I think this launch site can really be used."

Zhao Ruijing nodded: "Yes, the equipment is usable, and the launch site is very complete."

Liang Shaoyong said: "Theoretically, the conditions for launch should also be met."

Zhao Ruijing waved his hand: "Don't jump to conclusions too early. We still need to send a review team according to the process."

"Of course, we can't be careless."

At the same time, on the other side of the ocean, in California, at the headquarters of SpaceX.

Commissioner Smith had just gone outside for a walk and was returning to his office.

At this time, Smith saw the beautiful secretary Ellie and greeted her warmly.

"Ellie, you look so beautiful today!"

Ally gave Smith a sexy look and said, "Thank you, Mr. Smith."

"Ellie, are you free tonight?"

"Oh, what do you mean? Mr. Smith, it's working hours now, don't talk about this kind of topic."

"Okay, okay, let's talk after get off work. Ellie, can you get me a cup of coffee?"

"No problem, Mr. Smith, I'll bring it to you in a moment."

Smith blew Ellie a kiss and then pushed the door into his office.

Smith's office is very spacious and brightly decorated. There are shelves on one wall filled with all kinds of figures and models, many of which are limited editions and have high market prices.

A moment later, Ellie came in with coffee and said, "Mr. Smith, Mr. Malak wants you to go to his office."

Smith was stunned: "Mr. Malak is here?"

Ellie nodded.

"What did he ask me to do? Did he tell me?"

Ellie shook his head again: "Mr. Malak didn't say."

"Okay, I know."

After Ellie left, Smith tidied up his appearance and went to find Malak.

Aaron Malak is the owner of SpaceX and also the owner of the famous electric car Tesla.

In another two or three years, Malak could even become the richest man on Blue Star thanks to Tesla’s stock price.

Malak was too busy and was not at SpaceX most of the time, so it was not easy to see him.

Of course, Smith and others didn't really want to see Malak.

Because Malak is very competitive and works just as hard as those Chinese people. Whenever they meet, they talk about work and assign various tasks. Some of the tasks are so difficult that they give people a headache.

Not to mention the distant past, SpaceX's Bald Eagle 9 rocket uses reusable technology.

You know, this technology is not easy to develop. Although Gangsa has given great support, including manpower, technology and money, many people feel that it cannot be developed.

Unexpectedly, Malak was a ruthless man. He forced the entire company to conduct many launch experiments in a very short time and at a cost of a large amount of money. Finally, they developed this technology with a good success rate.

But Malak's ruthlessness still frightened everyone in the company.

If you don't do your job well, you may have to pack up and leave tomorrow.

In a blink of an eye, Smith entered Malak's office.

Malak was eating McDonald's. He took a sip of Coke and said, "Dear Smith, please sit down. I have something to discuss with you."

(End of this chapter)