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Tang Chao really didn't expect these reporters to have done their homework so thoroughly.

Without any specific hints, they had not only researched rockets but also single-stage-to-orbit spacecraft.

Okay, besides writing fake news, these reporters aren't entirely useless.

However, not many reporters can reach this level, so he had to explain it again.

"Please be quiet, everyone, our press conference has just begun!"

Tang Chao said into the microphone.

The reporters then realized that the main person was here, and they were just guessing.

Ask the main person!

"Mr. Tang Chao, what is that spacecraft in the factory building?"

"Captain Tang, can you answer our question? Is that spacecraft a single-stage-to-orbit spacecraft?"

"What engine does it use?"

"Mr. Tang, does that spacecraft not need rocket boosters?"

"Tang Chao-san, please…"

Good heavens, were these reporters' mouths rented and they were in a hurry to return them?

In an instant, Tang Chao only felt his head buzzing. Fortunately, Chen Jing was experienced and coldly pressed a button on the microphone.

"Squeal—"

A huge, sharp noise rang out, instantly suppressing the reporters' clamor.

"Quiet, anyone who makes noise will have their questioning privileges revoked!"

With just this one sentence, the reporters instantly quieted down. For reporters, the right to interview is extremely important.

Otherwise, for the same event, other people can write reports and articles with their own names on them, while reporters without interview rights can only 'reprint' articles and reports from other reporters.

If the event is large enough, they might even lose their jobs because of this.

Sure enough, Tang Chao still had to learn how to deal with reporters, but next was the professional stuff, his home field.

After receiving knowledge about aerospace, controlled nuclear fusion, and nanobots, he became more and more confident.

"Alright, our press conference officially begins. As you can all see, this spacecraft is called 'Dart X'. It's just a verification machine, not even a formal name yet. But, since I can boldly call it the 'terminator of manned rockets,' then it must be qualified enough."

Tang Chao's tone was unhurried, especially as he stood directly in front of the spacecraft, blocking the cockpit windshield. With the support of the 'Dart X' spacecraft, his aura was extremely powerful.

"Hehe," Tang Chao smiled and said, "Originally, we were planning to put up a large screen, but we thought that watching a virtual model definitely couldn't compare to seeing a real spacecraft, so we didn't have a detailed demonstration this time. All the information will only be my narration."

"And this spacecraft behind me."

"Of course, to make sure everyone has a good look and has enough material when writing reports, I will specifically point out the details during the initial introduction."

After speaking, he suddenly stood up and walked towards the factory building, saying as he walked.

"Everyone, follow me, but pay attention to order, or else, interview privileges will be revoked."

He was learning and applying it on the spot.

The reporters were pleasantly surprised and swarmed up, but with Chen Jing and Tang Chao's two warnings, they didn't dare to act rashly. After all, Navigator Company wasn't some small company.

In addition, if this spacecraft was really so magical, the 'terminator of manned rockets,' it was conceivable that Navigator Company would immediately become the world's number one private aerospace company.

Even in the field of manned spaceflight, they would become the undisputed kings of the world!

When the reporters came inside the factory building and stood next to the spacecraft, they truly felt the shock!

Not only did they feel shocked, but those watching the live broadcast also felt shocked!

From the moment the door opened, the shock began. As they got closer, and with Tang Chao's introduction, it became more and more shocking!

Live streaming has become a very common thing.

As soon as the article came out, the world's attention was focused on Navigator Company. Hearing that some media would be broadcasting live, of course, people would flock to watch.

"I thought of it long ago, it must be an SSTO spacecraft, otherwise Navigator Company wouldn't have published that article."

"Awesome, shocking! The moment the door opened, I thought I had come to the future!"

"Tears, the design of Tianxia's spacecraft is finally sci-fi! This design sense is so cool!"

"Tears my ass, my youth is over. Tianxia's spacecraft is actually sci-fi, how can it maintain combat effectiveness?"

"25 meters long, 20 meters wingspan, plus 8 meters high with the landing gear, a wave-rider configuration with blended wing-body and swept-back delta wings. No wonder the shape is so sharp, but I don't know what the engine is. It would be great to see the engine."

"What was that thing that just flew past?"

"I saw it clearly. The big shot wanted to see the engine, and here, Captain Tang is introducing it."

"Damn, is Navigator Company going to fight to the death with Kerbal Space Program? The engine is actually named 'Dart', hahaha!"

"It is said that the company owner likes to play Kerbal Space Program, and the two companies are now in a strategic partnership."

"Take-off weight of about 100 tons, carrying capacity of 2 tons, this carrying ratio is okay, not too bad, but the aircraft-type cargo hold can't compare with rockets, right? It's not cost-effective."

"Look carefully, they have already said it very clearly, it's for carrying people, not for storing goods."

"That's right, if you are a passenger, would you want to ride this, or a rocket that throws a stage every now and then?"

"Does that even need to be asked? Of course, this one, it looks safe!"

Many people were excited, of course, this did not include those aerospace companies that originally wanted to enter the space tourism industry.

Because of Navigator's "Dart X", the manned Dragon spacecraft, CST-100 Starliner, Dream Chaser spaceplane, New Shepard suborbital sightseeing rocket, etc., all seemed very LOW.

Not to mention these commercial spacecraft, even the manned spacecraft of national space agencies seemed a bit outdated.

Not only was it a revolution in flight methods, but also in price.

A ticket only costs 1 million US dollars, and it can transport 8 passengers into space orbit at a time.

Well, under the strong request of the marketing department, the 4-seat cabin was changed to 8 seats.

Two tons, plus 2 pilots, a total of only 10 people, each person can be allocated 200 kilograms of weight.

A single person definitely won't use up this weight, so the remaining space can be used to装 some space meals, supplies, sundries, and the like.

However, the 6-person version with the cockpit plus four seats has also been retained, which can be modified to be luxurious and sold to private individuals as a real private spacecraft.

There is even one with only the cockpit left, and the remaining space is modified into a "yacht", and you can get a license and drive it for fun.

This is the manned version, and in the future, there will be even unmanned cargo versions. The space cannot be compared with a cylindrical rocket, but it is definitely suitable for transporting some small precision instruments and experimental products.

Horizontal take-off and horizontal landing, compared to the "straight up and down" rocket, is so comfortable.

The most important thing is the price, tens of millions versus one million, so tempting!

When people were talking about the manned version earlier, their associations were less, but when the unmanned cargo version was introduced later, many space enthusiasts suddenly got it.

It is the technology demonstrator "X-33" aircraft of Adventure Star.

It is also an unmanned cargo SSTO spacecraft. It does not have any windows, nor does it carry astronauts, it only transports cargo, and returns to the ground horizontally with precision experimental products.

Unfortunately, its completion was already very high, but because some technologies could not be broken through in the short term, the project was terminated 20 years ago.

If the plan had not been terminated at that time, but continued to be researched, then what would the scene be like for the manned spaceflight of the Americas, or even international manned spaceflight?

The taxpayers of Americas are angry!

"What exactly did we do 20 years ago?"

"Everyone, don't get excited, it's really just because the technical limitations were too great, the positioning and future were unclear, so the mission was terminated."

"We don't believe it, you big companies and governments are the best at deceiving people, we want the truth!"

"This is the truth."

"We don't believe it, we want the truth!"

"…"

Ignoring the fact that Americas was闹起来 again, Tang Chao said, "Tomorrow, please witness, 'Dart X' will enter space from here!"