I ask you to build tractors, but you build rockets?

On December 8, India and Lucia announced an agreement on deepening aerospace cooperation between the two countries.

The agreement includes Lucia's participation in the development of the Gaganyan spacecraft and India's formal participation in Lucia's "Luna-25" exploration mission expected to be launched in 2017.

The Lunar 25 probe weighs 1.5 tons and was launched into lunar orbit by a Soyuz rocket. There is no rover and only a lander for on-site sampling.

But the innovation is that it is the first probe intended to land on the lunar poles. After India joins, Lucia will share lunar orbit transfer and landing technology with OSRO.

The total funding for the Jaganyan spacecraft and Luna-25 is US$640 million.

As soon as the news came out, everyone knew that the third brother must have been cheated.

After all, although the funding of Lunar-25 has not been disclosed, it is reasonable to estimate that it is at most three billion rubles by RKA standards, which is equivalent to less than 50 million U.S. dollars, and ISRO paid 140 million for it.

Even though Lucia promised to share technology, "Moon-25" is the successor of "Moon-24", which was launched in 1976. In other words, what the third brother got was technology from at least 40 years ago?

It may even be inferior. After all, "Moon-24" also has a sampling return part, bringing back 170 grams of lunar soil for the alliance. "Moon-25" is not as good as "Moon-24".

Of course, ridicule can only be done by those who have the capital, and most countries are still envious of it.

For example, the other half of Asia Star: Island Country.

When Lucia's trip to Sivan Samarkand brought back two collaborative projects, JAXA immediately became sour.

The relationship between India and Lucia is rather subtle, but in general, as long as the third brother is willing to pay, Lucia will dare to sell, and maybe he can actually teach something real.

Ami is different. It strictly restricts JAXA's aerospace development. It often takes money but does nothing. It deliberately gets stuck. No matter how much money is given, it is a bottomless pit.

There are no restrictions on detector technology, but it is different on rockets. The high failure rates of H2 and H3 rockets are also indispensable for these factors.

If the "Chun-25" is indeed launched as scheduled, doesn't it mean that India can really master the lunar surface landing technology, and the Asia Star project can really become a reality?

In fact, the prospects of the Asia Star project in island countries are not very good. Although JAXA and Mitsubishi have tried their best to prove that the H-X rocket technology is mature and difficult to manufacture, they still have questions about whether the plan can proceed smoothly and whether the island countries are really capable of participating in the lunar project. Full of doubts.

The lower level is a little better. Most people think that the Asia Star project is decent, but it is a copy of the SLS rocket operation of the Artemis project. In addition, various pheasant experts are blowing the whistle, making people think that it is time to start selecting astronauts. .

The official media did not expose this beautiful fantasy and deliberately let it go. The Asia Star project can greatly boost national confidence and make the voices of society completely turning to the next door much quieter. Finally, there is something balanced.

But for the Asia Star project, JAXA’s internal assessment concluded that the total plan would cost between US$6 billion and US$8 billion. Even if the two countries were half and half, it would still cost more than US$3 billion.

US$3 billion is not a lot of money, and it is not difficult to squeeze it out, but the cabinet does not trust JAXA's research and development capabilities, especially for moon landing rockets like H-X, which always feels unreal.

Therefore, the current status of the Asia Star project is that both sides are constantly drawing PPTs, but there is no specific development work at all, and everything is confused.

Mitsubishi and JAXA both felt the signs that the plan would collapse, but some people are struggling to make it happen.

"Kishikita-san, please take a look at these reports."

Kishimoto Tsu, the president of the Liberal Democratic Association, received a report submitted by Yasuhiro Nomu, the head of the Police Department, and read it carefully.

Yasuhiro Rumi: "In the past year, the number of our senior talents going abroad has increased by 65%, and two-thirds of these people have gone to the mainland to look for jobs; among the people, there are more and more supporters of the concept of Asia. , has almost become one of the mainstream ideas.

If this continues, the country will lose its power! "

After reading the report, Kishimotozu grabbed his middle head.

"Lumusang, no matter how their thoughts change, the choice is neither with them nor with us. Moreover, it is only popular for a period of time and will not affect the normal development of society."

Yasuhiro Lumu shook his head: "Sir, you are indeed right, but public opinion will affect the general election! Next year will be the 98th general election."

I have to admit that Yasuhiro Lumu hit the point, but Kishimotozu still hesitated.

The former strikes again:

"The wonderful thing about the Asia Star project is India. Working with them will not arouse the vigilance of rice beasts. It is a purely civilian project, and a large amount of funds can be shared. Just transfer the H-3 funds directly. Support the development of the H-X rocket.

Furthermore, Aramco, Lucia, China, and Europe all have their own moon landing plans. How can we be willing to lag behind others? We and India are emerging forces in the future, and we must attack resolutely!

If the island country’s astronauts land on the moon under your leadership, their status will probably be second only to His Majesty Meiji, and they will be sung by our nation for eternity! "

Kishimoto knew that Yasuhiro Nomu not only represented the police department, but also was a nationalist element in the government. Naturally, they wanted the Asia Star plan to be implemented, so after constant fermentation, Yasuhiro Nomu was pushed forward.

What he said is correct. Once the Asia Star project succeeds, his reputation will naturally be unparalleled.

"Do it, Your Excellency!"

Yasuhiro Nomu suddenly stood up and yelled, lowering his head, which scared Kishimoto Jin to the point where his heart skipped a beat and he was almost sent away.

After pressing Yasuhiro Nohaki back onto the tatami, Kishimoto Tsu couldn't help but feel a little warm-blooded while rubbing his heart.

After a long time, he raised his head and met Lu Mu Yasuhiro's hot eyes.

He hesitated and said:

"If JAXA and ISRO can guarantee that the Asia Star project will be completed by 2021, then I can initiate a motion to convince them."

Yasuhiro Lumu stood up again excitedly and bowed directly to more than 90 degrees.

"Hi! But this is JAXA's responsibility. I think you need to organize a more formal consultation. JAXA will definitely give you a satisfactory answer! I look forward to welcoming our astronauts back safely from the moon under your leadership!"

Kishimoto Tsu, who is praised a bit with pride, is still very useful to horses, and he thinks he is a figure like Kennedy.

"Then make arrangements as soon as possible. We will postpone the plan to join the Artemis Project. If it can be realized, I will also appeal to the people."

Lu Mu Yasuhiro's eyes lit up: "Don't worry, Your Excellency, your feat of sending astronauts to the moon represents the rise of our nation. Such an influential action must be well publicized and must be broadcast on TV. .”

"No, the TV speech was a bit too high-profile." Kishimoto shook his head.

"I think it is more appropriate to give offline street lectures and broadcast them online. Well, let's do it in Nara City, so that the people can feel close to us!"

"Hayi! The Police Department will absolutely ensure the order of the scene and your safety!"