Interstellar Energy Tycoon

The successful launch of the first batch of two energy relay satellites is just the beginning.

After all, as long as the accelerator button is pressed, the subsequent launches will only come faster and faster, not slower and slower.

On March 18, the second batch of two energy relay satellites was successfully launched and successfully entered orbit, and the number of energy relay satellites entering the deployment state increased to four.

On March 30th, the third batch of two energy relay satellites was launched into space, and the number of satellites entering the deployment state increased to six.

On April 10th, the fourth batch of two energy relay satellites was launched, and three of the modules were accurately put into orbit, but the secondary engine of the Expedition-5C rocket failed, and the thrust was insufficient, resulting in insufficient height and speed of entering orbit , It was about to enter the atmosphere and crash.

However, the "umbrella column section" module itself has a power system. The 25 ion engines are all on the upper part of the umbrella column section, and the internal batteries and superconducting capacitors are fully charged and can provide nearly 10,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity. The energy and working medium are also fully sufficient, so a circle of dark blue light is on, and the height and speed of the umbrella column section are rapidly increased, and after a while, it is connected with the 'mushroom head' module.

But in the process of getting out of the crisis, he performed too beautifully.

Experts from the Aerospace Industry Group, through research and calculation on the acceleration performance of the 'umbrella column section', found that the ion engine used by Xingyuan Group can achieve a maximum thrust of 2.5 tons, while their 'Zhu Rong' ion engine can only do to 2 tons of thrust.

In terms of specific impulse, the experts found that the Xingyuan Group's ion engine can achieve an astonishing 30,000 seconds, while the "Zhurong" ion engine can only achieve a specific impulse of more than 10,000 seconds, which is nearly twice the difference.

Now the experts are not calm, they did not expect that the performance of Xingyuan Group's ion engine has advanced to this level, so a large group of experts surrounded Li Xingyang and asked about the engine:

"Mr. Li, how did your company manage to increase the specific impulse of the ion engine to 30,000 seconds? Looks like 15,000 seconds."

"Mr. Li, it is twice as high as the ratio, which means that the working medium of the spacecraft can be reduced by one or two times, or the working time can be increased by one or two times. This is a very big difference. This energy relay satellite This type of ion engine is enough to keep the satellite floating for three months without frequent replenishment of working fluid. We estimated that it would float for a month at most, but we didn’t expect it to be so advanced.”

"Please authorize the technology of this engine to us, Mr. Li, we can pay the technology authorization fee!"

"Mr. Li, we are strategic partners. We have always trusted you unreservedly, so technically, you can't hide from us. This is not appropriate. If it weren't for this accident, None of us knew that Mr. Li had such an advanced ion engine in his hands."

"That's right, it's a bit outrageous. If we use this engine, the cargo capacity of the Phoenix aerospace plane can be increased by several tons, and the working fluid can be carried less, and the space endurance can be significantly increased. Mr. Li didn't even mention such a good technology to allow longer time in space, it shouldn't, it really shouldn't."

"Mr. Li, I don't think you trust us enough and don't treat us as good friends. We won't prostitute Mr. Li for nothing. We have your things, money, and advanced aerospace technology. We can take whatever you want. Come out, and I am willing to exchange it, but a broken heart cannot be repaired simply."

These experts all looked stern and hurt, as if it would be difficult for Li Xingyang to get their forgiveness if he didn't give an explanation and an explanation, and he raised the importance of this matter to the point where the foundation of mutual trust was damaged.

Look at how they were wronged one by one.

Li Xingyang had no choice but to explain that he didn't understand the situation. He asked the technical team to make the ion engine. As long as it was successfully developed, he didn't know the specific performance parameters. He really didn't intend to hide it, and he was the boss. , I have to deal with so many affairs every day, and I have to formulate the group's macro-development strategy. I don't care too much about engine performance parameters, and I don't have that much energy.

In short, he really didn't understand the situation, and it was an unintentional mistake.

The explanation to him only resulted in blank eyes and 'I believe you're a ghost' expressions, which obviously failed to convince them.

The chief expert Long Yonghao said: "Xiao Li, we believe your statement for the time being, but can you agree to the technical authorization? This engine is really good, with a specific impulse of 30,000 seconds, which is equivalent to giving up space. Space shuttles and interstellar spacecraft have gained the ability to travel long distances, which is much better than just walking around at home. We are very eager to introduce this technology and are willing to pay a certain price.”

Expert Wang Mingyi also said: "Mr. Li, Ming people don't talk dark words. You can make a condition. As long as we can get it, or what you want, we can exchange it, and we promise not to let you suffer. .”

"This, our ion engine, how about allowing the Aerospace Industry Group to place an order? How many units do you need? How many units do we sell? The price is only 30% more than the cost. Excluding taxes and the like, it basically does not earn your money, and can Ensure sufficient supply." Li Xingyang thought for a while.

"Is technology authorization not enough? It's just an ion engine, and we can make it after we study it slowly. As for being so defenseless?" Long Yonghao shook his head in disappointment, feeling very uncomfortable, and agreed to be the chief strategic partner Well, it turned out that he was treated like this, and he felt like he was being fooled.

"Without technology authorization, it is meaningless to sell more engines, and it will not improve the mutual trust between the two parties."

Wang Mingyi said seriously: "Mr. Li, your group does not owe us anything, nor is it obligated to authorize technology, but what we want to see is an attitude towards strategic partners. We have been working overtime for the past two months. Work hard, we did our best without reservation, but just one engine cast a shadow on this good relationship and damaged mutual trust. This matter can be big or small. The most important thing is to It depends on how you deal with it, Mr. Li. If you really can’t let go of technology authorization, maybe we will consider making some backup plans and take some measures to reduce the possibility of being stuck. This may not be in line with Mr. Li. Benefit."

threaten.

He vaguely expressed a threat, or it cannot be said to be a threat, but some measures that must be taken from the perspective of the aerospace industry group.

After all, no one likes to deal with people who always hide their hands in things.

Long Yonghao also nodded and said: "That's right, Xiao Li, it's time to show some sincerity, otherwise we will be very disappointed, and we don't want to be forced to make some backup plans."

"This... two years. After two years, I will license the technology to you. This is the head office." Li Xingyang spread his hands and said.

"Two years is too long. Maybe we are already used to buying and using it. The leader does not recommend buying technology authorization. This is boiling a frog in warm water." Wang Mingyi shook his head.

"One year, just one year, right?"

Li Xingyang had no choice but to give in one more step: "The technology authorization fee is only 1 billion, including education and associations. Have you seen your sincerity now? I never meant to hold you back, but I was just afraid that the technology would spread too fast, which would affect the The interests of Xingyuan Group, this is called taking precautions before they happen, I hope you can understand."

Now the faces of the experts finally burst into happy smiles, and they all said:

"Understandable, we can understand."

"Xiao Li, our technical security measures have always been in place, and it is impossible to spread."

"Our aerospace industry group has been established for decades, and there has never been a major leak. Please trust our ability to keep secrets."

"If you don't believe me, we can introduce the 'Shield of Humanity' anti-theft system at the same time, so you can rest assured."

"Mr. Li, this is a misunderstanding. We did misunderstand you a little bit. Later, we will punish ourselves with three cups, and we will pay you for it."

"Mr. Li, now we trust you completely, more than ever. The cooperative relationship between us is now stronger than ever."

"That's right, don't take any misunderstandings to heart. Let's have a good drink in the evening to celebrate the successful orbiting of all the satellites today."

"Let's go, drink two glasses!"

Li Xingyang also smiled, and then hooked up with these experts, went to drink and celebrate together, and called each other brothers, as if there was no barrier.

However, Li Xingyang secretly decided that in the future, he must bring a few people who are both technically savvy and bickering, so that next time he encounters a similar situation, facing the siege of these experts and playing emotional cards, he will not fall into the situation he is today. Passive, he is not a social cow, and he can't argue with these experts who are like a fish in water in the system.

...

April 22.

The last batch of two energy relay satellites were sent into space by four Expedition-5Cs, but there was a bit of an accident in the final battle of this one. There was a second-stage Expedition-5C rocket that appeared again. Due to the fault of insufficient engine thrust, one of the 'mushroom head' components could barely be sent into a 350-kilometer near-Earth orbit. The plane flew to the side of the 'mushroom head' and dragged it with a rope to an 800-kilometer orbit, successfully recovering the module.

During this process, several energy relay satellites also participated, and provided light column energy supply services for the first time, and its performance in terms of accuracy, light energy density, and stability is far better than that of parallel lights on photovoltaic arrays. The lens, across a distance of tens of thousands of kilometers, can achieve an illumination error of no more than 0.1 meters! How much light power is needed, how much power is supplied, and the fluctuation range is extremely small.

After all, these energy relay satellites are dedicated to energy supply, so they are naturally more professional and excellent.

This also made the experts and leaders of the Aerospace Industry Group feel extremely excited and excited, and more convinced that the era of light beam power supply will surely come, and human beings will immediately step into the sea of ​​stars and no longer have to worry about energy issues.

So far!

Ten energy relay satellites, all deployed in space!

The last big stone in Li Xingyang's heart fell to the ground.

On the morning of April 23, he left Wentian City with all his entourage and chartered a flight back to Suhong.

And the curtain of a new era is about to begin!