The Start Of Technology Live Broadcast To Build Rockets

Chapter 20 Star Technology and Space Exploration

Beijing, the headquarters of Xingyao Space Technology Co., Ltd.

This is a commercial aerospace company established in 2016. It mainly develops commercial launch vehicles and provides systematic launch solutions.

Its founder, Dong Jiangbo, was the director of the Rocket Body Design Office and the Rocket R&D Center of the First Academy of Aerospace Science and Technology.

In his team, there are also many talents from various aerospace science and technology institutes who have close ties with the space agency.

In fact, the senior executives and researchers of the few aerospace technology companies in China all come from talents from the space agency and its various research institutes.

After all, this thing is too high-end and ordinary people can’t understand it. The space agency also deliberately releases these talents to promote the development of China's commercial aerospace companies.

In the office, Du Xingyu met Dong Jiangbo, the president of Xingyao Space Technology Company, through Liu Yuan's introduction.

Dong Jiangbo is fifty-three years old. He is fat and bald. He looks kind-hearted and smiles like Maitreya Buddha.

"Mr. Dong, this is Mr. Du Xingyu." The assistant brought Du Xingyu in and said.

"Haha, junior brother is here? Come on, please sit down!" Dong Jiangbo stood up and greeted.

"Junior brother?" Du Xingyu was stunned and didn't understand this title.

Seeing this, Dong Jiangbo said in surprise: "Didn't the teacher tell you? I was also Professor Liu's student. I also graduated from Hangzhou University, but I was dozens of years earlier than you."

"It turns out to be senior brother!" Du Xingyu said.

Dong Jiangbo looked Du Xingyu up and down and said with emotion: "Incredible, incredible. When I graduated, how could I build any rockets? You are so outstanding at such a young age. Times have changed! New trendsetters are about to appear!"

"Senior brother, I'm so impressed." Du Xingyu communicated with him for a while. Dong Jiangbo was very enthusiastic and introduced him to the current situation of Xingyao Space Technology.

"To be honest, although our Xingyao is one of the top three commercial rocket companies in China, our strength is very limited compared to foreign companies." Dong Jiangbo said, "The market value of the entire company is only a billion, which is not as good as a fraction of others. "

"As for rockets, only a few small liquid rockets have been developed so far. I'm afraid I'll disappoint you."

Du Xingyu is indeed a little disappointed. Shining Star is already one of the top commercial rocket companies in the country, but its strength can only send a few micro-satellites into the sky. I don’t know how far it is from a company like Space Exploration Technology Corporation!

But this is the current status of the domestic commercial aerospace industry. Du Xingyu has met with representatives from several companies in the past few days, and the technology of other companies is not much higher.

"The company is small, but the future is unlimited!" Dong Jiangbo continued, "Your recycling of the Long March 5 carrier rocket has made the commercial aerospace market boom, and a lot of capital has come to us and wants to invest in us! "

"Junior brother, as long as you are willing to become our senior technical consultant at Xingyao, I guarantee that you will enjoy the highest standards of treatment in the company, higher than me! In addition to an annual salary of one million, I will personally transfer a part of the company's shares to you!"

"Working together, our brothers and sisters will definitely have a place in the future commercial aerospace market!"

Dong Jiangbo looked at Du Xingyu with an eager expression. He has a close relationship with the space agency. He had thought about it since the space agency agreed to let Du Xingyu serve as a technical consultant for commercial companies.

If Xingyao Company can master the rocket recycling technology, no surprise, they will soon develop into the top commercial rocket company in the country, or even the world!

Du Xingyu did not agree directly. Considering all aspects, Xingyao Company was indeed more suitable.

He said: "Brother, if you want me to join your company, it's not impossible. In addition to these, I have one more request."

"What request? Just ask! As long as it can be met, I will definitely satisfy you!" Dong Jiangbo said grandly.

Du Xingyu slowed down his speech and said slowly: "If I were asked to join Xingyao to develop commercial rockets, I would need tens of billions of capital reserves and a corresponding team to help with research and development. Don't worry, I don't want the money, but To develop new aerospace technology, capital investment is necessary!”

"Ten billions?" Dong Jiangbo was stunned and said with a bitter smile: "Junior brother, you are making things difficult for me! Even if you sell Xingyao, you can only sell it for one billion at most. How can I get tens of billions? Unless there is capital willing to invest tens of billions in us!”

Du Xingyu smiled and said confidently, "If I join, senior brother will definitely find a way."

Scientific research requires spending money, and space exploration technology is at the forefront of science and technology. If you invest tens of millions, you won't be able to make a single splash.

Without money, how can we develop commercial spacecraft?

"You...are really going to pose a problem for me." Dong Jiangbo thought for a while and said: "There is indeed capital willing to invest in us, and the amount is only about one billion. It is too difficult to get them to invest tens of billions! "

"If I go to negotiate, junior brother, can I borrow your name?" Dong Jiangbo asked.

"Okay." Du Xingyu nodded.

"That's still somewhat possible." Dong Jiangbo said. Du Xingyu represents rocket recovery technology. This technology is worth tens of billions and may be able to persuade investors.

"I'm not sure about this. I can only say that I will do my best." Dong Jiangbo said, "You will be here these days, and I will entertain you well!"

"No need, senior brother." Du Xingyu said, "I'm not being pretentious. There are really too many things going on these days. When I'm free, I will definitely have a few more drinks with senior brother."

"I understand, I understand, then I won't keep you, go, I'll see you off!"

The negotiations between Du Xingyu and Dong Jiangbo came to an end. He also offered the same conditions to several other companies. Some of them have already refused because they cannot afford so much money.

However, in addition to China's commercial aerospace, commercial aerospace companies from other countries heard about this matter and also sent representatives to China to discuss with Du Xingyu.

In Beijing, in a high-rise office in a science and technology building. Du Xingyu met several big names in the investment community and entrepreneurs who came from the United States.

"This is Zhang Mu and Mr. Zhang from New Venture Fund; Mr. Edward from Inno Angel Fund; Huang Kai and Mr. Huang from Prosperity Capital... as well as the CEO of Tesla, the chairman of the board of directors of Suncity Company, and the founder of Space Exploration Technology Company Mr. Elon Musk!" The introducer was introducing the capitalists present.

Du Xingyu shook hands with them one by one, and naturally they couldn't help but give a few compliments and kind words.

Du Xingyu was not very interested in several investors. Only Elon Musk shook hands with him. The two looked at each other, and they both saw a desire for knowledge about the unknown in each other's eyes.

After a few casual words, everyone got down to business.

Du Xingyu said straight to the point: "Everyone, I know why you are here. But I personally work for the China National Space Administration, and I cannot go out to start a business or do anything. If you want to invest, you should invest in commercial aerospace companies."

"Mr. Du misunderstood, we just want to make friends." Zhang Mu said with a smile.

"Yes, make a friend." Several other investors nodded.

"Actually, the most important thing today is to let Mr. Musk discuss with Mr. Du." Huang Kai, a broker, said to Du Xingyu: "Mr. Musk appreciates your talent very much and wants to invite you to become a member of the Space Exploration Technology Company. technology consultant."

Hearing this, Du Xingyu frowned slightly, knowing that something like this would happen. Although foreign companies are good, there is no way he can join them!

(End of chapter)