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"Mr. Cao, many media are now looking for me to confirm next year's launch plan."

"Some media themselves directly wrote that Venus Technology is expected to launch more than 100 times in 2014."

"I think this is also a publicity opportunity. It shouldn't matter if we reveal the approximate number of plans."

Zhao Siyu can be said to be very proud now.

As a new academician, he has been interviewed by many media recently.

Daystar Technology has released such a large satellite, which is not only popular across the country, but also around the world.

"The 64 launches this year have already brought great excitement to many people. If our accurate launch plan for next year is announced, more people will probably jump."

Cao Yang quickly weighed the matter and felt that there seemed to be nothing that could not be announced.

If it is announced now, Venus Technology will be popular from the beginning to the end of the year.

After many self-media saw the traffic of Daystar Technology, they would help write various related bragging articles without paying them.

By then Daystar Technology will really be famous in the technology circle.

Just like the space exploration technology companies of later generations, they didn't give a penny to China's various self-media, but articles praising them were everywhere.

To say that this kind of thing is useless, it may indeed be useless.

But to be honest, it's definitely not useful at all.

Some intangible things are very difficult to quantify, but the impact is real.

For example, if it goes public, you will be able to enjoy many intangible benefits, and the number of subscriptions will be worth looking forward to.

"It's hard to say what will happen to other institutions, but there are definitely many companies in the United States that don't want to see such a hot scene like ours."

In Zhao Siyu's eyes, the only ones worthy of competing with Daystar Technology are the aerospace technologies of the United States, Polar Bear and China.

Other institutions do not require special attention at all.

Even the opponents he is paying attention to are unable to compare with Venus Technology in terms of the number of rocket launches.

Speaking of rocket technology alone, except for the recycling technology of Venus Technology, which is quite powerful, rockets in other aspects are actually not that advanced.

Daystar AX itself does not use many new technologies.

But this is the power of Venus Technology. It can produce useful rockets on a large scale at a very low cost.

This is very important when global shipping capacity is generally tight.

The main purpose of rockets is to launch satellites. In terms of the production cost of the satellite itself, it is not necessarily very good.

As long as it is not a special reconnaissance satellite, such as Starlink satellites, the cost can reach hundreds of thousands of yuan after mass production.

In this case, it can be said that any company can accept the production cost of satellites.

But before, the cost of launching a rocket was very high, and even if you spent money, you might not have the opportunity or the transportation capacity to launch it for you.

So many companies have given up on the idea of ​​building their own satellites.

For example, some logistics companies will definitely consider launching satellites themselves if the cost of launching satellites is not high.

In this way, the improvement of logistics efficiency will be very obvious, and the stimulating effect on stock prices will even be more obvious.

After all, no matter what company it is, if it promotes its own satellite system to the outside world, it will give people a sense of superiority.

Investors would definitely be willing to spend such a cost.

The emergence of Venus Technology can be said to have brought huge opportunities to these companies.

"The less America wants to see this, the more we have to make it difficult for them."

"According to our current plan, the number of rocket launches next year will definitely exceed 100 times. If the number of rocket launches for other customers such as the European Space Agency are also included, it can basically reach the level of 120 times."

"We have launched 64 times this year, so our publicity now states that we will launch 128 times next year. In the end, it will definitely be about the same."

Cao Yang definitely knows how to publicize.

Although the number of 120 launches is exaggerated, it is definitely not more exciting than directly doubling it.

So even though 128 times is only 8 times more than 120 times, the effect in publicity is also very good.

"No problem, then I will arrange for someone to publish the news on the official WeChat account later."

Zhao Siyu was overjoyed after hearing this. 128 times, this publicity effect is definitely great.

"I'll post some on Weibo first, and then you guys will make the official announcement."

Cao Yang will not waste his influence.

For data like this prediction, it is more appropriate to publish it yourself than to make an official announcement from Daystar Technology.

After the news he released spreads, Daystar Technology will issue a similar official announcement, which will seem to be more than enough.

At that time, even if the number of launches is less than 128, it will not matter.

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"Dmitri, can we consider handing over the next Starlink launch mission to Venus Technology?"

"Otherwise, the cost would be too high to use our own rockets to launch."

"You have been slow to produce recyclable models."

As the head of United Rocket and Space Company, Grogin is also under great pressure.

Starlink is just one of the projects, and their company has a large number of other scientific research projects.

Although Starlink is also very important, we cannot put all the funds on this project, and we need to save as much money as possible.

The scientific research funds on the polar bear side are not as much as those in the United States.

Even if the United States has sufficient funds, NASA cannot afford it, so it supports the Space Exploration Technology Company in order to reduce costs.

"Grotin, it's not that easy to make a good recyclable rocket."

"We used to produce recyclable rockets similar to the space shuttle, but the research and development of this kind of rocket is very difficult. To achieve multiple recycling, the performance requirements of various materials are also very high."

"As for the company's consideration of supporting some private enterprises to make rockets similar to Venus 9, most of the parts can be made, but the threshold for the part related to the recyclable system is still very high."

"Even if Venus Technology is willing to transfer some related technologies or deepen cooperation after cooperating with us, our production costs are still much higher than theirs in the end."

"So I also agree to let Venus Technology launch the Starlink satellite."

"But I hope to put the saved funds on the research and development of heavy rockets, and develop recyclable rockets similar to the Starship that Venus Technology is researching."

Dmitri is also a person who knows how to make trade-offs.

Venus 9 and Falcon 9 have already started launching Starlink satellites on a large scale.

The same type of rockets of the United Rocket and Space Corporation have been slow to mass-produce.

According to the current situation, although the launch can be carried out next year, the performance is unlikely to reach the level of competitors.

The most important thing is that he knows that the company's funds are indeed tight.

If the money continues to be spent on this project, the funds for more important projects later will be affected.

In this case, it is better to simply stop this project and focus on developing heavy rockets.

Polar Bear still has a technical advantage in this regard.

Even Venus Technology has purchased their heavy rocket engine technology to study it. In the future, Venus's starship will most likely use similar engines.

So Dmitri thinks that they still have hope of surpassing on this rocket.

Even if they can't surpass it, at least they won't be pulled too far.

"It's good that you can figure it out. We will find Venus Technology to use Venus 9 to launch Starlink satellites. The satellites are also produced by them. The overall cost should be more than half cheaper than if we do it ourselves."

"The funds saved at that time can all be used to study heavy rockets."

Seeing that Dmitri agreed to his proposal without too much hesitation, Grogin's face also looked much better.

Soon, they began to contact Venus Technology to communicate about the satellite launch.

On the American side, the situation is completely different.

"David, I have communicated with some directors of Boeing. There is no need to continue your own Starlink project."

"Invest this money in Space Exploration Technologies Corporation. It will be more meaningful if everyone develops Falcon Heavy and more advanced reusable rockets as soon as possible."

As the director of NASA, Griffin naturally needs to take into account the development of the entire American aerospace industry.

Although NASA itself has gradually given up the research and development of some technologies and started to move closer to management.

But he certainly still hopes that the United States can achieve global leading results in this regard.

Combined with the results of the investigation and analysis of the development of Venus Technology during this period, Griffin has not been idle.

Before, he wanted to persuade Boeing, an important American aerospace company, to join the development of Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, but the other party refused.

Now the situation is changing rapidly, and Griffin has obviously found a better way to persuade Boeing's board members.

"Venus Technologies and SpaceX have been launching Starlink satellites too frequently. We are lagging behind step by step."

"The board of directors intends to abandon the self-developed Starlink satellite project, so I naturally have no objection."

David breathed a sigh of relief when he said this.

This year, Boeing has spent a lot of money on reusable rockets, but according to the current progress, the first launch will not be carried out until the end of next year at the earliest.

It will be the year after next before we can hope to enter large-scale launches.

But according to the current pace, the pattern of the Starlink satellite system will be completely different the year after next.

Venus Technologies has already started to build the first generation of Starlink satellite system, and SpaceX is expected to start building it next year.

By the year after next, the opportunity will be gone.

So even Boeing, which is stubborn, has begun to change its mind.

Of course, the most important thing is that someone on the board of directors has agreed with Griffin's suggestion, otherwise David would not dare to agree easily.

After all, a lot of money has been spent. Now saying that the project will be stopped basically means that the previous investment has gone down the drain.

In European and American companies, when things go wrong, someone often needs to step up and take responsibility. It cannot be let go with a simple "pay the tuition fee".

But now that NASA is doing the work, no one needs to bear the responsibility for abandoning this project.

We can take this opportunity to transfer the resources related to this project to the new project of Space Exploration Technology Company.

"If you can understand this, that would be the best."

"Daystar Technology has now officially announced that it will launch 128 rockets next year, which is almost the total number of launches by NASA in the past five years."

“If there were no Space Exploration Technology Company, Venus Technology would have completed more than 70% of the world’s space launch missions next year. ’

"This is definitely not good news for us and it is absolutely unacceptable."

"The Space Exploration Technology Corporation has set a goal to equal the number of launches with Venus Technology in 2015."

"By then, the number of launches conducted by the two companies will account for more than 90% of the world's total, completely subverting the past space pattern."

Griffin shared with David some of the plans he had discussed with relevant parties.

Boeing is not only technologically advanced in commercial airliners, but also has strong capabilities in the aerospace field.

Even some of the ballistic missiles produced by Boeing are among the most advanced products in the world.

In this case, it is naturally very beneficial for them to participate in the new rocket project of the Space Exploration Technology Company.

At that time, before Venus Technology's starship project is successful, it will be the first to complete the launch of the same type of rocket, and it can immediately reverse the previous unfavorable situation.

"The emergence of recyclable rockets has indeed completely changed the past rocket launch situation."

"Except for playing a role in a few special-purpose launch missions, traditional rockets have become increasingly uncompetitive."

"I believe that after Boeing joins, the development of Space Exploration Technology Company will inevitably enter a new stage."

David is very confident in his company's technical strength.

In his view, NASA, Boeing, and a series of other companies have jointly invested in promoting the development of space exploration technology companies, which is definitely far more than any other country in the world.

By then, everyone can once again see the rapid development of the American aerospace industry.

Everyone can see the hot scene of the "space race" that was proposed before.

Soon, after Boeing was settled, the relevant information was officially released to the public.

Naturally, these news spread back to China very quickly.

"Mr. Cao, Boeing has given up on its own plan to develop the Starlink project. They are now also investing in space exploration technology companies."

"It seems that we are preparing to let Space Exploration Technology Company compete with you in the field of recyclable rockets."

Qian Junfeng of Aerospace Science and Technology immediately called Cao Yang.

Although Daystar Technology is not under the management of aerospace technology, the competition with the United States at this time is no longer a competition between enterprises.

If Daystar Technology loses to Space Exploration Technology Company, it will not only lose the face of Daystar Technology, but also lose the face of China.

Similarly, the losses are also the interests of the entire China.

Qian Junfeng still saw this situation clearly.

"It is inevitable for Boeing to give up. I heard before that they were going to independently develop the Starlink project. I felt it was unreliable."

"Despite Boeing's profound technical background in the aerospace field, they are used to living a good life, and the cost of the recyclable rocket they develop cannot be very low."

"As for the satellites they produce, they are often high-end reconnaissance satellites worth hundreds of millions of dollars."

"Now even if we let them produce Starlink satellites themselves, at most they can reduce the cost to tens of millions of dollars."

"If we launch a few satellites, the cost will be acceptable."

"But if you have to launch thousands or tens of thousands of satellites, the cost is not competitive at all."

Cao Yang knew that in his previous life, Boeing had given up halfway and failed to develop its own Starlink system.

Now that the industry is developing faster, it is even more impossible for Boeing to solve this problem so quickly.

Venus Technology launched 64 rockets in 2013 and will launch 128 times in 2014.

This is the last straw that broke the Boeing Starlink project.

If the other party is still so determined to pursue the Starlink project, Cao Yang would be happy to see the results.

Spending such a large amount of money on a project with no future will inevitably affect the development of other projects.

By then, it will be easier for Daystar Technology to catch up with the giant Boeing.

"Yes, so everyone in the United States is now involved in the Space Exploration Technology Corporation's project."

"Although Daystar Technology is now at the forefront, America's aerospace technology cannot be underestimated."

"With the cooperation of multiple parties, the development speed of Falcon Heavy rocket will definitely be accelerated a lot, and they will even be able to achieve cornering overtaking in new projects by then."

"Venixing may also want to speed up the research progress of the starship project internally."

This time Qian Junfeng really reminded Cao Yang out of good intentions.

The starship project is very difficult and looks very sci-fi.

Normally it would not be done that quickly.

But now the pressure from all parties is greater, more resources have been invested, and everything is worth looking forward to.

If Venus Technology really builds a starship in the future, it will be very helpful to the entire Chinese aerospace industry.

Use starships to transport cargo, and you can build a space station in one go.

By then, lunar bases and Mars bases will no longer be dreams.

Qian Junfeng also hopes to see China's aerospace industry develop to this extent during his tenure.

"Mr. Qian, we also want to speed up the progress. We have already started arranging funds. There is no big problem."

"However, there is actually a shortage of high-end talents."

"Now our group has also started internal talent promotion, and some experts have also recommended researchers from some scientific research institutes affiliated with Aerospace Science and Technology."

"When the time comes, please bear with me and let them join the company as soon as possible."

Qian Junfeng has already arrived at his door, Cao Yang will definitely not be polite.

If we don't recruit a few more people at this time, why wait?

Most of China's domestic rocket talents are still in companies affiliated with Aerospace Science and Technology.

If you want to poach people, you will definitely not be able to get around Qian Junfeng.

After all, many projects involving talents have confidentiality levels. If Aerospace Technology does not release people, even if Venus Technology offers the best conditions, it will be useless.

"Mr. Cao, are you poaching people?"

"If you continue to poach many of our experts, you will poach them!"

At this moment, Qian Junfeng seemed to be transformed into a resentful woman.

In recent years, Daystar Technology has really poached people from China Aviation and Aerospace Technology.

Otherwise, how could it develop so fast?

"Haha, it's all for China's aerospace industry. It's the same everywhere."

Cao Yang laughed and started chatting with Qian Junfeng.

Anyway, after dealing with this matter, Daystar Technology can boldly take action.

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"Mr. Cao, the relevant departments have approved your new product for a test flight next week."

"However, whether the final documentary is suitable for release so soon is still under discussion."

Daystar Technology is now a popular company.

There are countless projects going on inside.

For example, a Kunpeng heavy-duty transport aircraft will be offline every now and then, and then someone from the relevant department will immediately come over to fly it away.

As the first heavyweight product of Daystar Technology to truly enter the military industry, the large-scale stealth unmanned bomber project is of extraordinary significance.

Although the previous Scorpion drone also had certain stealth performance, due to problems with the body structure, there is still room for improvement in the stealth effect.

To this end, Cao Yang also personally launched a brand new project.

After almost two years of preparation, the prototype is now ready to begin test flights.

In the past, when China produced military products, it would often be mass-produced equipment that would not be disclosed to the outside world until many years later.

There is naturally a reason for this approach.

When your strength is not strong enough, it is necessary to maintain a moderate sense of mystery.

Let your competitors not understand your situation and dare not act rashly.

This is a plan that countries including China, North Korea and Persia are adopting.

On the other hand, the approach in the United States is completely different.

Even before a new project has been officially launched, all kinds of publicity reports are already overwhelming.

They really want to let people all over the world know that they are preparing to develop the most advanced product in the world.

Between these two approaches, it is difficult to say which one is better and which one is worse.

All I can say is that the one that suits you is the best.

As a private enterprise in China, Cao Yang hopes to take a slightly different approach to Venus Technology.

Although the whole world would not know about the product before it was developed, he had no intention of hiding it when the samples were already out.

Sometimes, the two methods are combined with each other. On the one hand, it maintains a sense of mystery, and on the other hand, it displays some high-end equipment. The effect may be better.

For example, after Venus's product is displayed, some people may think that China must have more advanced equipment that has not been displayed.

Then when measuring China's strength, it will weigh more and not dare to act rashly.

This situation is naturally what China hopes to see.

So after Cao Yang communicated with Pan Jun, Pan Jun brought this point of view back to the relevant departments for discussion. In the end, he basically followed Cao Yang's ideas.

"It doesn't matter. Let's finish filming the documentary first."

"At worst, we will release a few exterior pictures first to make all parties nervous."

“We’ll see if more information is released eventually.”

"Anyway, these documentaries will definitely come in handy in the end. It's just a matter of time."

"Maybe this documentary will even become a classic in the future."

Cao Yang didn't expect the relevant departments to agree to his request so happily.

It's understandable that you would be confused about such a sensitive matter.

And while Venus Technology continues to attract everyone's attention, other brother companies also bring many surprises to everyone.