The news of the Falcon 9's failed attempt to launch a multiplexed launch experiment using a second-hand rocket spread quickly, and the media in the technology circle reported it as soon as possible.

The live broadcast of this launch is still not over, and it is impossible to shut down the broadcast in the middle of the broadcast because of a failed launch, which has often failed in the past, and it is not so glassy, after all, commercial private companies are not the same as countries.

Soon after, Elon Musk finally appeared, accompanied by media reporters who arrived at the scene to report back.

Luo Sheng, who was watching the live broadcast, saw Elon Musk under the camera in a temporary interview with a media reporter, Musk was very calm, and he still had a faint smile when he was interviewed, but the smile on his face was a little forced to laugh.

Tang Xin found that Luo Sheng, who was watching the press conference at the moment, was as happy as a baby, and sometimes she couldn't help but sigh that men only get older but always don't grow up.

"The problem may be that a large impulse and heat entered the engine compartment, causing the central engine TVC to malfunction and eventually explode, but it may also be other reasons, and we will conduct further thorough investigation of the specific failure, but as long as it does not damage the launch platform, it is not too bad."

Speaking of this, Elon Musk added calmly: "A success is undoubtedly a great launch, and a failure is also the best pyrotechnic display." ”

A reporter hurriedly asked: "Mr. Musk, do you have anything to say about the upcoming launch experiment of Star Arrow International in China?" ”

Hearing this, Elon Musk scolded this group of damn reporters in his heart for not opening a pot, and said with a calm smile on the surface:

"Good luck."

After a greeting message, Elon Musk refused to comment further and stopped answering reporters' questions, and left the scene.

The $62 million fireworks show is really a bit expensive, and the Silicon Valley Iron Man has to go to the toilet to touch his tears.

It is impossible to say that Elon Musk is not distressed, he is not as rich as Luo Sheng, not only did he not get the title of becoming the first successful recycling of second-hand rockets this time, but even the success rate of the launch with the Falcon 9 will be pulled down, and the confidence in the commercial launch market will also fluctuate in SpaceX.

The key is that he also expected that Luo Sheng, who learned the news at this moment, would probably die of happiness.

And this may not be the most uncomfortable place for Elon Musk, the real discomfort is probably the launch plan of Star Arrow International in the future, he "blesses" Luo Sheng from the bottom of his heart to have a fireworks show this launch.

This round doesn't count, let's do it again.

In the follow-up live broadcast, Luo Sheng didn't pay attention to it anymore, covered his laptop, and the people in the early morning were in good spirits for happy events, as for Elon Musk's blessings...... Luo Sheng felt that this might have to be understood in reverse.

After all, this is a blessing from international friends, and I dare not accept it, and I can't accept it.

After a while, Luo Sheng suddenly turned his head to look at Tang Xin: "Next, it's our turn to carry out our launch mission,"

Tang Xin's shining eyes turned, and then he smiled: "Are you sure that the remaining fuel is enough for another launch mission?" ”

Luo Sheng nodded very affirmatively: "Just kidding, it's completely enough, come on, don't fault the launch window." ”

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With the passage of time, the news of the Falcon 9 second-hand rocket reuse recovery launch experiment tragedy has spread one after another, and domestic melon-eating netizens are also concerned about this matter with a happy attitude.

And the heated discussion of this matter inevitably shifted the topic to the next "Star Arrow 1703" launch experiment, and anyone with a discerning eye knows that Star Arrow International and SpaceX are competing openly and secretly, and they both want to compete for the title of the first successful recovery of "second-hand rockets".

At the moment, SpaceX is not making history, but giving the world a sky-high fireworks show worth $62 million, which is basically out of the game.

But it is not without a chance, as long as the launch of "Star Arrow 1703" fails, it is not yet known who will end up with this title, which undoubtedly leaves a highly anticipated suspense for the people who eat melons all over the world, and also focuses more attention on the live broadcast of the "Star Arrow 1703" launch experiment.

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The next day, dawn broke.

In the perimeter security area of the launch platform, thousands of tourists have gathered at this moment, all of them with the same purpose, that is, to watch the upcoming launch of the "Star Arrow 1703" recoverable rocket.

Some people use smart phones to shoot videos, but there are also some local tyrants and photography enthusiasts, and there are many cameras in the peripheral security area at the moment, like long guns and short cannons, of course, there are also media reporters who come to the scene, both domestic and foreign.

The launch is also broadcast live to the world, and domestic viewers can watch it on Bluestar Video, and BV Video Network, the world's largest streaming video website for the world, also has an official live broadcast special channel for the whole launch.

It also includes other emerging live broadcast platforms that can be broadcast for free.

"Star Arrow 1703" will be launched on time at 6:57 p.m., and people in the outer area can clearly see "Star Arrow 1703" standing on the launch platform from a distance.

The overall height of this rocket is 78.5 meters, compared to the 70 meters of the competitor Falcon 9.

Load-wise.

The Star Rocket Heavy rocket can deliver 25 tons of payload to low earth orbit, 9.1 tons of payload to geosynchronous transfer orbit, and 4.6 tons of payload to Mars orbit;

The Falcon 9 can deliver 22.8 tons of payloads to low-Earth orbit, 8.3 tons to geosynchronous transfer orbit, and 4.2 tons to Mars orbit.

There is no doubt that once the Star Arrow Heavy rocket is finalized, its carrying capacity will surpass that of the Falcon 9, which is the rocket with the largest carrying capacity among the world's active rockets.

In terms of launch mass, the Star Arrow Heavy rocket is 885 tons, and the Falcon 9 is 550 tons.

In terms of launch cost, the Star Arrow Heavy rocket is slightly more expensive, at $68.5 million, while the launch cost of the Falcon 9 is $62 million, but it is more than 30% cheaper than the launch cost of traditional rockets of the same class.

Both rockets are recyclable and reusable, and as long as the frequency and number of launches increase, the average cost will be greatly reduced.

In terms of launch frequency, the Falcon 9 can achieve a frequency of one launch a week, while Star Arrow International's Star Arrow Heavy rocket can achieve a frequency of one launch every five days.

The launch frequency of the rocket is related to the production capacity and demand, especially the production capacity, which still needs to be maintained, and the ultimate dream of recyclable rocket reuse is that the rocket can quickly undertake the launch task again after the rocket is launched and recovered.

Star Arrow International hopes that its single recyclable rocket can be launched again within half a month, instead of the current one, which has been more than nine months since the last recovery.

The longer the cycle, the greater the cost, in the future to engage in the space ladder, the launch frequency may have to carry out the launch mission every day, if the launch cycle of a single rocket is too long, or it will increase the time cost, and if you want to save time and cost, you have to make more rockets to save the wheel launch, which will obviously increase the economic cost.

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At about 6:25, Luo Sheng arrived at the flight control center at the launch site, and there were rows of staff sitting in the control hall, all staring at their screen data intently, each performing their own duties and taking charge of their own work.

Everyone is very focused, because this launch mission is too important, and everyone knows that SpaceX next door has overturned, which is also a warning to everyone.

Luo Sheng basically came over to take a look, and it was more of an attitude problem when people came to the scene, after all, it was the big boss of Star Arrow International.

At this moment, the launch has entered the countdown within the last half hour, and the corner of the main screen of the flight control center displays the specific countdown scalar.

Yang Jian'an came to Luo Sheng: "Mr. Luo, do you know the news of the Falcon 9 launch failure?" ”

Luo Sheng smiled and nodded: "I saw it explode in the live broadcast screen with my own eyes, it's a pity." ”

Regretful?

Seeing that the big financier was so happy, Yang Jian'an had no choice but to follow the happy regret, and he also understood it very well, after all, there is nothing more refreshing than watching competitors eat deflated.

The essence of human beings is really like to hurt each other.

But on the other hand, Yang Jian'an's heart is more worried, the old pressure has dissipated with the failure of the Falcon 9 launch, but the new pressure has also followed, and the failure of the Falcon 9 launch must have brought them new pressure.

It is worth mentioning that compared with the Falcon 9 rocket, the appearance of the Star Arrow 1703 is also very similar to the genetic shadow of its own traditional rocket "CZ" series, which has obvious recognition with the international rocket.

This is normal, China's aerospace science and technology is completely independent research and development step by step to find out, in fact, domestic astronauts do not want to learn from foreign technology, less detours, but people guard against you in all directions.

The talents of Star Arrow International are basically domestic talents, and it is normal to have the shadow of the "CZ" series, obviously, it is also a completely independent technology, and it is a set of standard systems of its own.

Luo Sheng said jokingly: "Elder Yang, I will leave all the specific work on the launch to you, I will sit back and wait for the moment of success to come, and then hold a media meeting to deal with those reporters, and leave this matter to me." ”

Well, in other words, you do the thing, X and I will pretend, and everyone will do their part.

Old perfect.

As the clock ticked by, the fuel had already been injected into the rocket, and all parties were ready, including a huge barge in the western Pacific Ocean as a recovery platform at sea, and communication with the flight control center was maintained around the clock.

The Ignition Launch of the Star Arrow enters the final countdown of 30 seconds.

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