Warship of Great Power

2025, Qiongzhou, Starship Company Base.

The huge stainless steel rocket shines in the sunlight. This is the masterpiece of Starship Company and the largest rocket in human history!

It is as thick as the top and bottom, with a diameter of nine meters. The bottom is a super-heavy rocket with a height of 70 meters, and the top is a starship with a height of 50 meters. This starship will send people to Mars!

With this starship as the background, Max excitedly stood in front of the microphone and introduced it to countless reporters.

"Twenty years ago, our Starship company decided to develop the Starship MK2 rocket. At that time, we issued one billion shares at 100 yuan per share, and then received 100 billion in funds. We said at the time that within 20 years, , we are going to send humans to Mars. Now, we solemnly announce to the world that our Starship Company has done it! Now, we are going to send humans to Mars. This will be a new beginning!

There was a burst of warm applause below.

"Of course, this is just the last step. Our first batch of starships set off 26 months ago. Now, those batches of starships have all arrived on Mars, and they are all running well. There are already preliminary capabilities to support human life. , just last month, our equipment finally successfully extracted the first batch of liquid oxygen and methane!”

Max has been insisting on developing a liquid oxygen methane engine, not only because this engine will leave no residue and can be used multiple times, but also because the fuel required for this engine can be made using the atmosphere of Mars. If only Sending people up is easy to say, but if you want to send people back, the fuel must be synthesized on Mars. It is absolutely impossible for humans to bring the fuel there and then come back with the fuel!

It is precisely because these technologies are available that the Starship Company decided to send the first batch of humans.

The more important reason for the 26-month interval is that the Earth and Mars are too far apart, and the spacecraft must be launched before the two are closest to each other.

Mars and the Earth both revolve around the sun, but their orbital radii and revolution periods are different, which determines that the two are out of sync.

To put it simply, sometimes the Earth and Mars are on the same side of the sun, or even three stars can be in a straight line. At this time, the distance is the closest. Sometimes, the Earth and Mars are on both sides of the sun, and they are still in a straight line. , this time the distance is the furthest.

It definitely needs to be launched on the same side, and it must be launched in advance, so that when the spacecraft passes by, Mars will also fly to that position, which saves the most fuel.

The first batch of unmanned rockets was launched 26 months ago to prepare the ground for landing on Mars. Now, they are finally about to actually land on Mars!

"Next, I will announce the candidates for landing on Mars." Max said: "This time, I will lead the team for landing on Mars!"

When they heard the news, the people below were excited again.

Max actually wants to go!

"Back then, I made a bold statement that I would be the first person to land on Mars. Over the years, our Starship Company has been working hard in this direction. Therefore, I must go to Mars and I will do what I say. Only in this way can we have credibility!”

Starship is a private aerospace company that does not take any money from the government and follows the path of a market economy. Therefore, they must keep their word. If they lose credibility, can they still raise funds in the future?

"Next, let me introduce the candidates for this mission to Mars. In addition to me, there are nine people. The commander of this mission is our young and beautiful Qin Xue!"

The crowd cheered instantly, and some even shouted slogans.

Qin Xue, Qin Xue, Qin Xue!

Qin Xue is the third batch of astronauts from Starship Company. This batch of astronauts were trained together with the national team, but they did not benefit from the national team and did not cost them a penny. They were completely trained by Starship Company themselves!

When Qin Xue was in junior high school, she determined to become an astronaut and started various trainings at the same time. After entering high school, she was officially selected as an astronaut of the Starship Company. When she was twenty years old, she flew on the Starship MK1 for the first time. He went into space and later flew ten more flights, becoming the commander.

When the astronauts to Mars were selected, Qin Xue ranked first in overall performance, so she became the first batch of astronauts to fly to Mars, and she also became the commander!

After that, she received long-term training. For example, she flew on the national team’s space station for a full year and lived on the moon base for two years. She is currently the most experienced astronaut in the country, and she is also a woman, so she quickly became He is the most popular astronaut in the country and can be said to be the mascot of Starship Company.

However, as long as he sees Qin Xue going up, he will know why Max has to go up.

Qin Xue is Mr. Qin’s precious daughter. She wants to start aerospace industry and Mr. Qin supports her. However, if she is in any danger, Max will be in trouble.

Going to Mars is still risky. Of course Max knows that there is a certain chance of not coming back. If Qin Xue cannot come back...

You might as well go along by yourself. If you can't come back, then live together on Mars and wait for subsequent rescue!

Thinking back to his heroic words, Max decided to let himself go completely and go to Mars together!

Amid the cries of the crowd, Qin Xue stepped onto the podium with brisk steps.

Qin Xue is less than thirty years old this year. In order to aerospace, she has never been in love or married. In the eyes of many people, her life seems to be too hard, but she has always enjoyed it.

Qin Xue is slim, with short hair, and looks like Zhao Ling in her gestures. She looks at the people below with a smile. She knows that there are more viewers watching her in front of the TV, including her parents.

In this era, Internet celebrities are not popular. Just twisting your waist and dancing, and making a few coquettish words can get countless people to reward you. To be precise, there is no such platform as online live broadcast.

Maybe there was once, but after the disconnection, network disconnection, and restoration after beauty, the profession of Internet celebrity disappeared. Many people think that the Mingzhou Group is behind it, but it’s well done.

In this era, we need a positive force and people’s faith, especially the dreams of the young generation when they grow up. They can be scientists, workers, or novelists, but they must not be Internet celebrities!

People who pursue their dreams like Qin Xue have received a lot of attention on the Internet. It can be said that scientists, doers, and people who work hard to pursue their dreams will become Internet celebrities, real Internet celebrities.

Qin Xue smiled: "Everyone, thank you for your continued support!"

"Since I was a child, I have lived in a powerful country. Our country has become the strongest existence in the world. So, will we focus all our energy on the earth like some powerful countries in the past? Relying on various means to plunder other people's wealth, even at the cost of launching wars, creating viruses and famines? No, of course not!"

"We are different from them. Our strength is the strength of the entire human race. When humans become strong, they will not be limited to the earth, but will fly out of the earth and explore the wider universe!"

Those people in the past had too narrow a vision. However, if such people are in power, they are destined not to have any lofty ideals. They are essentially a group of businessmen and vampires.

"When I get to Mars, I may not reply to your messages in time, but please believe me, I can definitely survive on Mars, and I will live well. I am on Mars, waiting for your arrival!"

Suddenly, there was a commotion in the crowd. Qin Xue hesitated and looked at the back of the crowd.

Two people appeared there, holding hands and walking over.

"Boss Qin!"

"Boss Qin is here!"

The crowd dispersed spontaneously, and Qin Tao and Zhao Ling walked to the front of the rostrum together, but did not go up.

"We are on Earth, waiting for you to return triumphantly. When that time comes, remember to sign for me." Qin Tao said, holding up a book in his hand, "From Astronaut to Astronaut".

This book was written by Qin Xue. It is the first half of her life of struggle, and it is also a true portrayal of countless astronauts/astronauts!

As for the difference between astronauts and astronauts, there are many opinions.

The first person to enter outer space was Gagarin. The Russians first named this profession in English as Cosmonaut. This Cosmic is the universe, and it has been used until now.

It's the turn of the Americans. They can't follow the Russians, otherwise they will suffer a loss? So, they created a new word: Astronaut. Astro is a Greek word, which means universe, ladder, etc. In short, astronauts from the United States and the Soviet Union use their own names and have different names. Therefore, in many English newspapers and magazines, you can tell whether it is an American or a Russian at a glance.

It's Dongfang's turn. How should we use the word?

The famous Mr. Qian gave a definition: Since there are aviation and navigation, there must be aerospace!

Aviation is within the atmosphere, and aerospace is outside the atmosphere to the solar system. After leaving the solar system and entering the universe, that is aerospace.

Therefore, now everyone is an astronaut, and there will be astronauts in the future. The book written by Qin Xue is to record herself, and at the same time, she is looking forward to really going out of the solar system and flying to the vast space!

Seeing her parents coming in person, Qin Xue's face was full of smiles: "Dad, Mom, don't worry, I will definitely come back safely!"

"Well, we won't disturb you, you continue to hold the press conference!"

Don't disturb? Qin Xue looked at Qin Tao and Zhao Ling, very strange, since they are here, why don't you take a closer look, are you going to continue traveling? Hey, is it appropriate for you to do this?

"Let's introduce the passengers on board this time. There will be four more passengers on our trip to Mars. They are..."

This is also the characteristic of Starship Company. It takes the market-oriented path and takes passengers with it every time it launches. In this way, the launch costs are saved, and even a lot can be saved. Otherwise, with the additional shares issued that year, how could it be enough? It has already exceeded the amount, and now there is a surplus!

Four local tycoons from all over the world came up and greeted them enthusiastically. This is actually just showing their faces. They also like this opportunity to show their faces the most.

After Qin Tao and Zhao Ling left, Zhao Ling said faintly: "I really want to go up with Xue'er."

"Together? Do you know how much a ticket costs?" Qin Tao said: "If you go up, Starship Company's launch will lose money. When the financial report is not good, Haiyang will lose his temper and scold people."

Zhao Ling helplessly: "Haiyang, this child, is becoming more and more like you. Next, let's go back to the villa, where the view is the best. I want to watch the rocket take off."

"Okay."

"Do you think there is room for ten people in there?"

With a diameter of nine meters and a height of sixty meters, the internal space is more than 15,000 cubic meters, of which 10,000 cubic meters are used to store fuel tanks and engines and other equipment, and there are more than 5,000 cubic meters of space. Ten people share it, and each person has more than 500 cubic meters of space!

A small house of ninety square meters, multiplied by a height of three meters, is only two hundred and seventy cubic meters. The space for each person is equivalent to a large house of one hundred and sixty to seventy square meters. Is it not enough to live in?

This first flight is definitely a presidential suite-level treatment. Everyone has their own independent space and can carry their favorite things to Mars. During the long flight to Mars, they will definitely not be lonely.

As for Qin Xue, when she is free on the spacecraft, of course she will continue to write books.

"According to Max's plan, each starship will carry one hundred people in the future. Now it is only the first launch, and only ten people have been transported." Qin Tao said: "One person takes up the space of ten people, what's not enough."

At this time, Max is still making long-term plans.

"Our future goal is to transport one million people to Mars, and to live there. By that time, even if you don't have money, you can still take out a loan to go to Mars. After you go there, you can use your salary to repay the loan!"

Rich people have their own way of traveling, and poor people have their own way of traveling on a budget. If you don't have money and still want to go to Mars, you can still take out a loan, which is also the latest business launched by Starship. Anyway, you have to work when you go there, and the salary for working in a place like Mars is definitely not low.

The crowd cheered again.

"Our launch mission is scheduled for tonight. Now, the press conference ends here. We have to prepare for takeoff!"

Previous space flights had to start preparing a few days in advance, but as it becomes easier for humans to enter space, this kind of preparation before takeoff is also getting easier. It only takes half a day before takeoff to prepare.

In the afternoon, liquid oxygen and methane began to be added, and the last check before launch was carried out. At five or six in the evening, the astronauts began to have their last dinner on Earth.

"After this meal, we will leave the Earth. The next time we eat on the ground, it will be on the surface of Mars. Come on, everyone, let's toast!" Max raised his glass.

It's nothing to drink before takeoff, after all, it's just entering space.

"It's a pity that our nuclear fusion rocket has not been developed yet, otherwise our flight time to Mars can be shortened to 100 days. Now, we have to spend a long 200 days in space." Max said.

"This is better, it means that our ticket is worth buying." A passenger smiled and said: "This reminds me of the sea voyage in the past. It also takes a long time to cross the ocean. Whether it is Columbus's discovery of the New World or Magellan's circumnavigation, drifting on the sea, it is often calculated in years."

"Yes, we don't care, just enjoy the scenery along the way."

"You don't care, but I do. You have to eat half more food during the journey." Max said: "Do you know how expensive it is to transport food there? When we go up, we must open up a farm as soon as possible."

It only takes two or three days from the earth to the moon, and you can go and come back quickly, and everything is brought from the earth, but it's different to Mars. It takes more than 200 days for a one-way trip, so it's impossible to bring all the materials from the earth, and they must be planted on the spot.

There is already a mature planting plan in the lunar base. Their advance team needs to go to Mars to experiment whether it is suitable. If they can grow qualified food, they may stay on Mars for another period. If they can't grow it, they have to consider returning after 26 months.

In any case, they have to stay on Mars for 26 months and wait for the next launch window to arrive.

This will be an unforgettable journey.

When the passengers mentioned Columbus and Magellan, they were actually encouraging themselves. Everyone is also opening up a new continent, but not on Earth, but on Mars!

The time for eating is very short, but it seems very long. Finally, the launch time is getting closer and closer!

One hour before the launch, ten people began to prepare for takeoff, which is similar to the preparations for flying to the moon and space station. Everyone is very familiar with it.

Half an hour later, everyone began to take the elevator and enter the starship above. Qin Xue sat in the commander's position, holding the documents in her hand, and began to do various verification work before takeoff.

The spacecraft interface is as simple as ever, but there is a special touch screen in front of her, and others directly look at the holographic projection to help check.

Ten minutes before takeoff, the last physical check was conducted to confirm that all characteristics were stable.

The countdown finally began. At this moment, not only the people on the scene, but also all the TV viewers around the world were looking at the screen and shouting together.

"Ten, nine, one!"

Ignition!

A hot flame emerged from under the starship, and ten Raptor engines ignited together. The thrust of 8,000 tons pushed the 7,400-ton starship to rise slowly.

In front of the TV, Zhao Ling was very excited: "It took off, it finally took off. It will take a few years to see Xueer. I..."

At this point, she choked up again.

"Yes, it takes too long. When our nuclear fusion engine is developed, it will be faster to fly to Mars. At that time, we will go to find her together and travel to Mars. Wouldn't it be better?" Qin Tao was very generous.

"Yeah, yeah."

The rocket continued to ascend, soaring into the sky. Before leaving the atmosphere, the super-heavy rocket below began to separate, then entered the atmosphere and returned to the launch pad.

The first batch of spacecraft launched before used super-heavy rockets that had been used many times, and many of their surfaces began to become tattered. Max is still using them, but this time, it launched a brand new super-heavy rocket, the first time to go up.

The six engines of the starship continued to ignite, pushing the starship out of the atmosphere and flying to the scheduled refueling point in space. Only by refueling in outer space can it fly to Mars!

The docking went smoothly, the refueling went smoothly, and soon, the starship flew on the route to Mars.

PS: Let me know what extra chapters you want to see, there will be an extra chapter about the joint military exercise of the dog tycoon tomorrow. If there are no other requirements, our book will be completely finished!