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"This starship is not so much a rocket as it is more appropriate to say it is a spaceship.\

,"Fang Sisi came with Cao Yang to join in the fun today.

Such spectacular industrial products are in front of everyone. It would be a pity not to see them with your own eyes.

"The Starship spacecraft has a pressurized space of 1,000 cubic meters, which is larger than the International Space Station and Chang'e Space Station, and can configure more than 40 cabin spaces."

"So the Starship rocket can indeed be understood as a spacecraft, a space station and an interstellar ship in itself."

"Its pressurized space is almost the same as the International Space Station and Chang'e Space Station."

"If we want to build another Chang'e space station, it can be understood that a traditional space station requires many uninterrupted launches to build it.\

,""As for a starship, just hit it up. The efficiency is not at the same level. After all, our original intention is to use the starship to carry 100 people to Mars."

"Using a starship, the problem of docking between the rocket and the space station can be omitted, and because the internal space is large enough, satellites already in orbit can be captured for on-site repair in space or brought back to Earth for disposal."

"It can also move its orbit according to customer requirements, such as moving a satellite from its existing orbit to another designated orbit."

“Of course, we can also transport back satellites that have been scrapped or lost control at the customer’s request but want it to return to Earth.”

"In short, Starship is definitely the greatest product of this era."

Zhao Siyu's praise of the starship was definitely not exaggerated.

After all, its parameters in all aspects are instantly better than those of its peers.

Previously, everyone only knew that Venus Technology was researching a rocket larger than the Venus 9 MAX, but some particularly specific information was not released to the public.

This time the test will be officially launched, and part of the information can be slowly disclosed.

Anyway, for most countries, even if they know this information, there is nothing they can do.

They simply do not have the ability to develop similar products to starships.

The only one that is possible is SpaceX.

After all, this is what people have done in history, and Musko also had this purpose in mind when he founded the company.

"This starship is so great, and the technologies involved must be very complex."

"We are conducting a live webcast for our first trial. Are there any risks?"

Fang Sisi is in the media herself, so she naturally knows that publicity is a double-edged sword.

If you don't do it right, you might hurt yourself.

In the past two years, every rocket launch of Daystar Technology has been broadcast live.

Netizens throughout China have become accustomed to Venus Technology launching a rocket every now and then.

But this time the Rockets are naturally different from the previous ones.

"What Mr. Fang said makes sense. In fact, I also think that the first test may not go so smoothly."

"The number of parts used on the starship is twice that of Venus 9."

"Although we have made some confirmations on the engine before, this is the first time that the overall test of the starship prototype has been carried out."

"It is not ruled out that some accidents may occur during the operation of the engine."

It was not suitable for Zhao Siyu to say this himself, as it would appear that he had no confidence in the products he developed.

But after Fang Sisi took the initiative to bring up this topic, the situation was different.

He continued to raise his concerns along this topic, and it seemed much more normal.

"There are definitely risks, but I think it doesn't matter even if it fails."

"Being able to produce a starship is already a great success."

"The first bench test of the prototype will be carried out today. The first launch will be achieved within this year. We will continue to improve it next year and strive to put it into use the year after that."

"As long as our own plan continues to develop step by step, some failures in the middle are normal."

"Even when our starship prototype is tested in the future, it is possible that it will explode after launch."

Although Cao Yang was personally involved in the design and production of the starship, the integration of so many parts was something that no one from Venus Technology, Aerospace Technology, or even aerospace personnel around the world had ever thought of.

So even if there is no problem with the design, it is normal for some problems to occur during the production process.

As long as you can find a solution and solve it quickly after a problem occurs, that's fine.

Anyway, the Raptor engine at the core of the starship project has completed the main testing and confirmation work. The technology is considered mature and there will be no major problems.

As for other problems, it can only be blocked by soldiers and covered by water and soil.

"I'm afraid that if we fail, our competitors will use it to hype us up and suppress our morale."

Fang Sisi can generally understand Cao Yang's thoughts.

However, Venus Technology's competitors definitely don't want to see them develop so well.

"If we start testing Venus 9 now, people will laugh at us if we fail the test."

"But what we are testing this time is the world's largest rocket project. Even if it fails, it is an amazing achievement."

"As for this starship prototype, even if we take out the drawings and data, not many organizations can produce it."

Cao Yang has made up his mind that all the tests and launches of the Starship will be broadcast live to the public, so that everyone can feel the pressure brought by the huge size.

And these pressures are a weapon to enhance the reputation of Venusstar Technology.

This is just like when Nanshan Semiconductor announced that it had tackled the 3-nanometer process technology, it encountered difficulties and failed in the first tape-out.

Those competitors who have not even mastered the 7-nanometer process technology will definitely not laugh at Nanshan Semiconductor because of this failure.

They may even feel more pressure.

Because the other party has already entered the substantive new product testing and confirmation stage.

Even at the traditional development speed, this product is relatively close to mass production.

Not to mention that Venusstar Technology always takes an unconventional path, which brings great surprises and pressure to everyone.

"Mr. Cao is right. Our Starship is definitely the most advanced high-tech product in the world. It not only uses a large number of 7-nanometer chip process chips and T1200 high-end carbon fiber composite materials, but also uses gallium nitride power components and various new material processes."

"In this case, the technological sense of the Starship is unquestionable."

"Even if there are some accidents in our experiments, everyone will only think that Venusstar Technology's pursuit of innovation and development is unmatched."

Combining Cao Yang's attitude, Zhao Siyu quickly adjusted his tone of speech.

What the boss likes, the people below will naturally follow suit.

This is absolutely unavoidable.

"Your statements make sense, so let's continue the live broadcast."

Fang Sisi just mentioned it casually, and there was no need to insist on her point of view.

At the same time, some pictures of the preparatory work before the test began to be seen by a large number of netizens through live broadcast.

Just looking at the Starship may not feel anything.

After all, there is no way to directly see its huge size through the screen.

But when some engineers also appeared next to the Starship on the screen, there was a gradual comparison.

Each engineer looked so small against the backdrop of the Starship.

At this time, the host put up a comparison picture of the Starship and Venus 9, and everyone finally had a direct understanding of the exaggerated size of the Starship.

"120 meters in height, this is 40 stories high, higher than the community where I live."

"With a diameter of 9 meters, it really feels like a building has been launched into space, it's too exaggerated."

"If this thing wasn't produced by Venus Technology, I would think that the things on the screen are all fake content made by 3D."

"It can launch the Chang'e space station into space at one time, this ability is too exaggerated."

"Nanshan products must be fine products. Just one look at this appearance conquered me."

"Is Mr. Cao really planning to vacation on the moon or Mars in the future? He actually made such an exaggerated Starship spacecraft. It's out."

"I didn't expect that such a powerful aerospace product was first developed by our Chinese enterprises."

"Haha, NASA is probably going to be jealous. The Saturn 5, the world's largest rocket they have been boasting about before, is not as big as the Starship of Venus Technology."

"The Starship is really the pinnacle of industrial products created by humans. Even aircraft carriers can't be compared with it."

"I'm looking forward to the scene of the Starship heading to the moon and Mars."

"Why do I feel that I may really be able to leave the earth and travel in this life? I'm looking forward to it."

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Various comments quickly made the Starship a hot search.

At the same time, the official Weibo of Venus Technology also released some official pictures of the Starship.

This kind of picture selected from a special angle is absolutely huge.

Before the test officially started, many people couldn't sit still.

"Mr. Cao, can I go to see your Starship test next time?"

Qian Junfeng regretted that he didn't communicate with Cao Yang in advance, otherwise he would have wanted to see it on the spot this time.

"You are welcome at any time!"

"We are expected to conduct at least five tests of each type."

Since it has been broadcast live to the public, it is natural that Qian Junfeng wants to come and watch it live.

"Mr. Cao, are the data of the Starship mentioned in the live broadcast room our original design goals, or the actual product data produced now?"

Obviously, Qian Junfeng felt that the data he saw was too exaggerated.

Compared with the Starship, the Long March 5 they are developing is completely not good enough.

Whether in terms of recyclability or various sizes, they are not at the same level.

The key is that their Long March 5 has been in development for many years, and it has not been officially put into commercial launch so far.

But the Starship is planned to be officially put into use the year after next.

"Of course it is the actual production data."

"After today's test, we will produce the second Starship prototype in the second quarter, and you can also come to visit and experience it on site at that time."

"Maybe one day we can take a Starship to the moon or Mars together."

Cao Yang's words are not completely joking.

Although the main purpose of the starship is to march to Mars, there is no problem in using it to land on the moon.

When the moon base is built, the starship can be used to carry passengers from the earth and land directly on the moon.

If such a journey is really realized, the development pattern of human beings in outer space will be completely overturned.

Now it seems that this day is not so far away.

"Then I must come."

"Mr. Cao, I think the cooperation between Aerospace Science and Technology and Venus Star Technology can be deepened. Both sides can play their own advantages and march to the moon together."

Qian Junfeng must have a sense of crisis now.

The gap between the two sides is getting bigger and bigger, and the living environment of Aerospace Science and Technology will become worse in the future.

Not to mention how the relevant departments will view this issue, just on the Internet, there are many people who compare Aerospace Science and Technology with Venus Star Technology. Needless to say, the final conclusion is that people in Aerospace Science and Technology must be very unhappy.

Some people even directly said that Qian Junfeng and his team wasted taxpayers' money.

This kind of pressure was rare in the past, but with the rapid development of Venusstar Technology in the aerospace industry in the past two years, the situation is completely different.

"No problem, Mr. Qian can arrange a professional technical team to come over, and let's communicate the way of cooperation."

If you want to get Venusstar Technology for free, that is definitely not possible.

But some cooperation can be carried out.

Cao Yang even thinks that some business can be further outsourced to Aerospace Technology.

In the future, Aerospace Technology can directly help Venusstar Technology in the aerospace field.

Of course, the other party is probably unwilling.

Cao Yang exchanged greetings with Qian Junfeng for a few minutes, and then listened to Venusstar Technology's report on the preparations in various aspects.

Soon, the test will officially begin.

Since the starship has been fixed on the launch pad, this time it is just a pre-launch ignition test, which will not last long.

All the preparations have been completed, so Cao Yang asked Zhao Siyu to start the test according to the established process.

Whether it is for aircraft engines or rockets, the first "test run" is a relatively important thing.

Only after this round of tests passed successfully, the project can see the dawn of mass production.

There are 33 Raptor engines on the first stage of the starship. The blue light emitted by the engine at the moment of ignition gives people a very mysterious feeling.

All the engines ignited smoothly, which is a smooth start.

However, this is just a beginning after all.

Soon, the technicians began to increase the thrust. Through the camera, it can be seen that the flames emitted by the Falcon on the gantry are more intense.

This situation lasted for more than 20 seconds, and then the performance of the maximum thrust began to be tested.

It’s just that the starship’s luck seems to have run out this time.

When the thrust of the engine was adjusted to the maximum value, only a few seconds later, one engine malfunctioned and turned off.

Then an engine next to it suddenly caught fire.

Many screens in the flight control hall lit up warning signals and alarm bells rang.

Without Zhao Siyu saying anything, Cao Yang also knew that something was wrong.

And at this moment, a huge noise came, and the starship on the gantry exploded directly.

Although everyone had prepared themselves mentally and done some preventive work for the explosion of the starship before.

But when the explosion really happened, it would definitely affect everyone's mood.

Especially Zhao Siyu, whose face turned pale.

"We were able to complete all the previous tests, but there was a problem during the final stage of the maximum thrust test. This has proved that there is no big problem with our design. There is just a flaw somewhere. We need to find the problem point, improve it, and then retest it."

Cao Yang took a deep breath.

At this time, the team definitely needs encouragement, not accusation.

There is no point in unnecessary accusations and temper.

"Mr. Cao, I will immediately organize the technical team to analyze the cause of the explosion, try to lock the problem point within three days, and then start to modify it immediately."

Zhao Siyu took a deep breath.

The boss did not get angry, which is a good result.

However, he must take everyone to find the problem as soon as possible.

Fortunately, judging from the current test situation, there should be no major problems with the overall design of the starship. Only a specific detail needs to be changed.

For example, the installation parameters or angle of a part on the Raptor engine, or the adjustment of the design plan.

No matter which one, the difficulty of matching is not that high.

However, from this perspective, we can also see the investment risks in the aerospace field.

A problem with a small part may cause billions of investment to go down the drain.

If one more test is conducted, the cost of producing the starship alone is terrifying.

This is the cost without amortizing the R\u0026D costs.

If the development costs are amortized, it will be even higher.

Because there are various contingency plans before the test, even if there is an explosion, it will not cause everyone to panic.

All departments just need to respond according to the plan.

Even the official Weibo of Venusstar Technology immediately sent out the prepared manuscript.

[Although it exploded, it was still glorious], four simple words, with various pictures of the starship, are an explanation for today's explosion.

Cao Yang also said on his Weibo that today's test results met expectations, and in the next stage, he will find the problem as soon as possible and modify it before re-testing.

The plan to put the starship into use the year after next will not be affected.

Of course, these words may be seen by some people as covering up failure.

They were happier than anyone else when they saw the picture of the starship explosion.

"Musco, it seems that the development progress of Venusstar Technology's starship is not as smooth as we thought. We still have a chance to catch up."

Griffin felt that the air today was particularly sweet, as if everything had become much smoother.

In the past two years, Venusstar Technology has brought a lot of pressure to NASA.

The relevant departments in the United States often accuse NASA of inaction and think that NASA has wasted taxpayers' money.

Now Venusstar Technology's starship exploded directly during the test process, which is definitely good news for NASA.

Over the years, Venustech has conducted so many rocket tests and launches, and there has never been a mistake.

This kind of scene of direct explosion during the live broadcast has never happened once.

Now this record has been broken.

"Although the starship exploded in the end, judging from the live broadcast, most of the tests have been completed as planned."

"The problems they encountered may not be as many as we imagined."

Musk was not as happy as Griffin.

In his opinion, Venustech actually has the conditions to test the starship.

Now there is a problem only under the maximum thrust, and the front engine has been running continuously for nearly a minute.

If there is no gripper to tie the starship and test it directly, then the starship will have flown to a high altitude.

Even if it explodes in the end, the meaning is very different.

"The ideal situation is like this, but the actual situation may not be so good."

"Especially because the various parameters of the starship are designed so exaggeratedly. Not only is the size the largest in the world, but it is also designed to be recyclable."

"This difficulty is absolutely unprecedented. Even if the problem this time is solved, some new problems may arise in the future."

Granfen gave his own judgment with certainty.

How could such an epoch-making product succeed so easily?

It is in line with the law of development of things to have problems every now and then.

"Whether they have problems or not, at least their design plan has come out with a version, and even the prototype has been produced."

"This alone is two years faster than us."

"We have to speed up the research and development."

Masco attaches great importance to the development of SpaceX's starship products.

A few days ago, the company also officially launched the project, but their starship was directly added with a suffix, called a starship spacecraft.

"We are also communicating with the relevant departments about the construction of the space station and the moon landing."

"There is no problem with the construction of the space station. We have already discussed it before."

"But the moon landing project still needs to be evaluated, and the official launch is expected to be in the second half of the year."

"I hope SpaceX can also do some preparatory work. When the time comes, we will give priority to using your Starship spacecraft for our rockets to land on the moon."

Granfen failed to convince Musk last time, so he naturally did not give up.

However, NASA's internal evaluation believes that Starship spacecraft can also be used for moon landing, so he does not object to SpaceX's focus on the development of Starship.

After all, there is an obvious intersection between the two focuses, so everything will be easy.

In the future, it may be possible to achieve another moon landing before China.