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Chapter 85 You Are My Only Connection at NASA (410)

After the war, Glenn Martin's days became increasingly difficult as it failed to make it onto NASA's supplier list.

Glenn Martin faces declining revenue, falling profits, and a bleak outlook.

As a subsidiary spun off from General Electric, General Aerospace not only became a potential supplier for NASA's moon landing, but also has a large number of businesses that can generate stable cash flow.

For example, it cooperates with Boeing and Airbus to design, manufacture and maintain commercial aircraft engines, and provides engines, avionics equipment and power systems for military aircraft and government customers.

Compared with Glenn Martin, General Aerospace has a much more stable foundation, and the cash flow brought by military aircraft orders is highly stable.

Of course, Glenn Martin is not without advantages. Glenn Martin participated in the early Titan rocket project, which can make up for General Aerospace's business shortcomings in the aerospace field.

"When George Merkel, the old dog, learned that we wanted to merge with Glenn Martin, he also came out to try to compete with General Motors.

"Well, I can handle it anyway." John Morgan finished his complaint and concluded, "Randolph, if you need any help, I'll be happy to help you."

George Merkel is the CEO of Marietta, and Glenn Martin has gone through several mergers in history to become Lockheed Martin.

Its first merger was with the Marietta Corporation.

"You should have read the newspaper and know that I promised to complete the moon landing in August," said Lin Ran.

John Morgan nodded: "Of course, it's hard not to see it. Newspapers, TV, radio, it's all Randolph and NASA.

Is it true or false that you called NASA garbage? That's not like you.

My new girlfriend wants to meet you and asks if you can be invited to the weekend dance party. She has a lot of hot female friends who also want to meet you.

John Morgan was much more relaxed after their last Elephant Party fundraising dinner.

Lin Ran said: "Really, I just wanted to provoke the top management of NASA. They did such a bad job before.

Girlfriend? You have a wife, why are you looking for a girlfriend? "

John Morgan explained, "Men need careers as well as women. The girlfriend I met this time is gentle, generous, and considerate. She just came to America from Europe to study. I'll introduce her to you next time."

Lin Ran narrowed his eyes. He had just come from Europe and had many female friends. Could it be that he was carrying out an important mission to contact John Morgan?

“Never mind, I can’t bear it.

Let's get down to business. James Webb and I have already agreed that we will give the order for the Pioneer probe to land on the moon to General Aerospace.

General Aerospace participated in the entire lunar landing.

Because both the rocket and the probe are ready-made, we are afraid that someone inside NASA will play tricks, so we need General Aerospace to send a team of engineers to cooperate with me to modify the rocket and probe.

In short, we need General Aerospace to send absolutely reliable personnel to participate." Lin Ran said.

As long as no one does anything bad, Lin Ran is 100% sure.

But there is a 100% chance that someone will do something bad.

At this time, John Morgan is needed, and the old family can find enough trustworthy people.

"I understand what you mean, don't worry, leave it to me.

You are my only connection at NASA, and I know how important this matter is.

"For me, this matter takes precedence and importance over the acquisition of Glenn Martin," John Morgan said with unprecedented seriousness. Lin Ran also understood what he meant.

The Morgan family must have numerous connections within NASA, in Washington, and in the White House, but Lin Ran belongs to John Morgan's personal network.

If Lin Ran can secure his current position at NASA, it will be a great benefit to both General Aerospace and John Morgan, as they all share a common interest.

In addition, Lin Ran is already bringing him profits. Isn’t NASA’s moon landing order to General Aerospace the best proof?

Although it is currently just a manpower outsourcing order.

But as Lin Ran's voice within NASA increases, he and Tongyong Aerospace will be able to reap more and more benefits.

Time was of the essence, so the order to General Aerospace took only three days from decision to signature.

General Aerospace Conference Room

John Morgan pushed open the glass door of the conference room, walked hurriedly, with a barely perceptible nervousness on his face.

He knew that today's negotiations were related to the future of General Aerospace and were the best time to lower the price.

William Bergen, CEO of Glenn Martin, had already taken his seat at the conference table, his brow furrowed as he scanned the thick stack of documents in his hand sharply, as if looking for flaws.

The thick document is a copy of the latest contract between NASA and General Aerospace.

“Mr. Bergen, the merger with General Aerospace is a win-win for both parties.

Even though Glenn Martin is gone, it will survive in a new form, far better than before." John Morgan's tone was full of confidence.
"If Glenn Martin and General Aerospace merge, I am confident that I will be able to take over most of NASA's orders for manned lunar landings, including the most critical rocket manufacturing."

Whether it is manned lunar landing or other space projects, rockets are the big part.

No matter what you send up, whether it's a spacecraft, a satellite, a space station or something else, you need a rocket.

William Bergen raised his head, his eyes sharp as a knife: "Can you get NASA to kick Boeing out and let Glenn Martin become the manufacturer of Mars V?"

John Morgan met his gaze and said in a deep voice, "You should know why Randolph said NASA was garbage. You also know that Randolph was once the chief scientific advisor of General Aerospace."

William Bergen frowned slightly and nodded: "Of course I know, he wants to compete for NASA's technological discourse power.

But he hasn't succeeded yet.

He wanted to have exclusive say, provided he could actually land a pioneer probe on the moon, and there was only less than three months left.

Also, if it weren't for Randolph, I wouldn't have talked so much with General Motors.

Your price is far less than Marietta's."

John Morgan said: "Yes, it is precisely because Randolph has not yet succeeded that the price is now.

Once Randolph succeeds, the price will drop even further."

William Bergen was silent for a moment, a flicker of hesitation crossing his face. He put down his pen and sighed. "Okay, I'll think about it. But I need more time."

John Morgan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, feeling relieved. "Of course, Mr. Bergen. I believe you will make a wise choice."

He glanced at the perpetual calendar on his watch. "There are still 75 days until President Kennedy's hearing in Congress."

(End of this chapter)