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

Of course, the reason why we can’t find faults for the time being is because there is no practical operation yet. Although there is a lot of data obtained from the moon, it is still theoretically feasible, which does not mean that it will definitely be suitable.

Ye Changsi thought about it for a while, and then summed it up succinctly:

“Professor Yang’s solution mainly focuses on mature technology and high intensity of use; Professor Zhu’s 3D printing solution is faster and highly automated, requiring fewer personnel, but has slightly more technologies to be developed.

But in general, you all need to conduct some sample tests first. The lunar highway is a project with high investment and construction period, so the preliminary preparations must be proper. "

After hearing this, the two nervous people breathed a sigh of relief. Zhu Bingguang asked first:

"Is it possible to provide us with some lunar soil samples? If the Tianmu-2 mission can bring back some, it can be tested as soon as possible. It won't be much. Several phases of testing can be completed with about 20 kilograms... 15 kilograms is also fine."

Yang Xinjun: "Our technical route also includes partial material extraction of the adhesive. The number of samples required is slightly larger. Can it be 30 kilograms?"

"Of course, these loads can be squeezed out."

Not to mention tens of kilograms, after the XH40 is manufactured, it can be brought back in tons and dozens of tons. By then, the lunar soil will really be as worthless as the sand on the ground.

“But I hope that you will start researching a verification machine that can be used in the lunar environment from now on. The mass of the entire system shall be controlled within 5 tons and the power shall not exceed 20 kilowatts.

We can provide financial support and technical support of 20 to 50 million each, and it will be completed in 3 to 4 months. Are there any problems? "

"..."

"..."

Looking at the dull five people, Ye Changsi looked them over from beginning to end. They were all in their 20s to 50s and looked very healthy, so he added:

"The base can provide you with a research place, and you can train your body when you have time. You don't have any serious diseases, right?"

It took the two parties on the reception sofa a while to react and shook their heads numbly.

"Very good. As for you now, as long as you can complete the verification machine manufacturing within the time I mentioned, you will go to the moon to have a look. In the final analysis, you still have to go to the site."

Zhu Bingguang: "President Ye, you mean... we also go to the moon?"

Ye Changsi: "Of course, we will carry out a large-scale launch mission to the lunar surface before December, and a landing mission by the way. You still have the machines to go there at the earliest. You don't have to go if you don't want to, but I still suggest... "

"Go, of course!"

A few people nodded their heads like garlic, just because they could go to the construction site, they had to work hard to complete the target.

After the five people left the office, Ye Changsi added the names of the five people to the WPS form, then counted them and murmured:

"Two for base site selection inspection, five for road construction, four for Taiyuan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd., two for Mining University... Let's add 20 more space suits."

These are the main team members of each selected plan for lunar construction, covering all aspects. Letting them personally inspect the on-site environment is the fastest and most reliable way.

It doesn’t matter if there are more people. The XH40 can carry up to 12 people to land at a time. Launching to low-Earth orbit is simpler. What needs to be solved is the distance from low-Earth orbit to the moon.

The Storm's cargo bay requires large-scale cargo transportation and there is only one, so the base prepared a new dedicated ferry boat:

In fact, it is to manufacture and install a single A100 service module, and then put it on the command module of the Dawn spacecraft, which is equivalent to the nuclear-powered version of the Dawn spacecraft.

This kind of ferry boat flies between the "Tiangong" and "Wutu" space stations. It can carry a maximum of 9 passengers at a time. It is a little crowded, but because it only took less than 20 hours in the past, it is okay to tolerate it.

The weight of the renovated ferry boat is about 30 tons, and the manufacturing task is very easy. The project has been approved by the Aviation Development Commission. We are planning to build a manned version and a version for cargo. By then, it will be cheap for a long time. to transport personnel and supplies.

…

Moscow.

Micklin's plane landed in a blizzard, and the pilot managed to complete an almost perfect landing in bad weather that was invisible to the naked eye.

But he had no time to praise the outstanding crew members. Instead, he immediately took a car to the space agency headquarters, where Maximovich was already waiting.

"Alexander, Alexander, what are you doing!"

Miklin's voice entered the building before anyone else, making Maximovich, who greeted him, lower his head in shame.

"I'm sorry, it was my work error."

He made no excuses and accepted Miklin's scolding in silence:

"Sukka, the Security Bureau has recovered almost all the information on RD0120 for you, and most of the equipment is still there. Have you all forgotten the safety regulations?"

Just the day before yesterday, the Chemical Automation Design Bureau that Maximovich took over conducted the first gas generator ignition test on the newly resumed production RD0120, and a tragic explosion occurred.

Not only did it damage the test bench, it also caused serious injuries to one person.

The "Hurricane" rocket has a relatively low dry mass due to its special recovery method. It relies entirely on the high specific impulse of the four RD0120 hydrogen and oxygen machines in the core stage to achieve the expected transport capacity. It is the core of the entire system.

However, RD0120 had a bad start, which cast a shadow over the already bumpy "Hurricane".

"Yevgeny, Yevgeny." Another OKB154 designer stepped forward and explained:

"We need to upgrade the equipment, can you imagine, we are still using the equipment left over from the league, they are old and unreliable.

The design bureau has tried its best, but the manufacturing process is far less focused than before, and the personnel have to be retrained. "

It's money again.

Of course, Miklin can also imagine how miserable OKB154, which has been abandoned for so long, is in dire straits, and now he can’t get angry anymore.

He didn't come here specifically to scold Maksimovich, but he heard that RKA's will to deal with the "Hurricane" was a little shaken, so he came here specifically to talk about it.

The "Zenith" booster has progressed very smoothly due to previous pre-research, and the entire project is on the right track. It would be a shame to give up now.

This is Lucia's last hope and must not be cut off!

The few old people waited not long before they saw Deputy Director Vasily arriving in a hurry.

"Gentlemen, you should have told me in advance to come into the house quickly."

A group of people followed him into the office, and Miklin immediately said with a straight face:

"Hurricane will complete flight testing next year, and we will conduct a simultaneous recovery of two boosters next month. A small setback in the middle will not affect anything."

"Miklin, I know what you are worried about, that is a rumor!"

Vasily smiled and shook his head. Seeing that the other party still looked unbelieving, he explained:

"RKA's support for the hurricane will be implemented to the end. There are indeed some things related to it recently, but it is not a bad thing:

Our ‘Hurricane’ will receive investment from multiple Huayin Treaty Organization members! "

Miklin was delighted at first, and then asked nervously:

"Including China?"

"Of course not, but five countries have decided to invest the first US$300 million in funding and later launch inflatable experimental capsules made by Italy.

The main contractors of the international part of the lunar scientific research station are us and Yifa. Now it is impossible to cancel the hurricane. Congratulations! "

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