In aerospace, Huaguo's strength is not strong, this is a fact.

Although the development has been quite rapid in recent years, the technology of small-payload launch vehicles is not weaker than that of Western countries such as the United States, and it has also launched its own lunar exploration project, space station project and other projects.

But compared with the late sixties of the last century, the United States has the strength to send astronauts to the moon, the gap is still quite large.

After all, if calculated in this way, their current aerospace technology is not as good as that of the United States in the sixties of the last century.

In this case, it is still a bit difficult to get Western countries led by the United States to pay attention to China's space race and drag each other into this track.

After all, if you fool others, you have to make others believe in you.

Your own strength is here, unless you can directly prove yourself with the astronaut on the moon, no one else will necessarily pay attention to you.

Of course, for China, it is still possible to restart the space race, drag the United States into this field, and delay the progress of the other party's research and development of nuclear fusion.

After all, the size of the country is here.

In addition, the first generation of DT controlled nuclear fusion technology has been realized, and the second and third generations of controlled nuclear fusion require helium-three, and helium-three is no less precious than tritium, and it is almost impossible to synthesize by artificial means.

And there are very few helium-3s on the earth, and the moon is very rich, in the name of developing the second generation of controllable nuclear fusion, to start the space race, no matter how you say it, the United States will keep up with some footsteps.

If there is a scholar with strong academic prestige to support the aerospace project at this time, such as him, if he directly serves as the chief designer of the lunar exploration project, I am afraid that the United States will also panic.

After all, in the field of controlled nuclear fusion at the beginning, they did not pay attention to it, which led to their own progress seriously falling behind.

No one dares to gamble on the same thing again.

However, for Xu Chuan, although this kind of thing sounds interesting, it is almost contrary to the scientific concept that he has always been firm in his heart, and there is a great conflict.

Whether in his previous life or in this life, he has always followed what a scholar and a researcher should do and learn.

For a scholar, if the goal is no longer the pursuit of truth, then the person is almost useless.

At least on the academic path, it is almost impossible to make progress in the future.

And to be honest, in his opinion, these goals that Wen Yuanhang said are really not foolish.

After all, he really wants to do manned spaceflight, manned moon landing and other projects.

Transforming Mars like he had talked to the old man before, that's what it's called. Ahem, that's called talking about ideals and dreams.

As for manned spaceflight, lunar exploration, and fire landing, if he takes this kind of deception, he will have to do it again, and I am afraid that this strategic deception will not directly turn into a strategic panic.

After thinking for a while, Xu Chuan said: "To be honest, I am very optimistic about the development of the aerospace industry. But if you need me to stand up and publish some papers and opinions that fool others, I'm afraid I won't be able to do this kind of thing. ”

After a pause, he looked at Wen Yuanhang and continued: "And in my opinion, it is not a fool to go to the moon with a man, to go to the fire, to establish a base on the moon and Mars, or something." ”

"If you really want to fool, what kind of mass catapult, space elevator, Nantianmen plan or something can't fool people even more. For example, a mass catapult directly uses a large electromagnetic catapult device to throw the spacecraft into the sky."

On the other side, listening to Xu Chuan's words, Wen Yuanhang silently took out a note book from his pocket and recorded the quality catapult, sky elevator and other plans that Xu Chuan said.

Looking at Wen Yuanhang, who was taking notes, Xu Chuan was slightly stunned, stopped what was in his mouth and asked, "What are you doing with this?" ”

Wen Yuanhang coughed lightly and replied: "Ahem, I think what you said is quite reasonable, Academician Xu, so I will write it down first, and then study it later." ”

After a slight pause, he asked curiously: "By the way, Academician Xu, I know both the mass catapult and the space elevator, but what kind of technology is this Nantianmen project?" ”

The corners of Xu Chuan's mouth moved, and after thinking about it, he explained: "This is not a technology, it is a science fiction IP made by a certain cultural communication company." You can search for it with Baidu, and you can find out. ”

Hearing this, Wen Yuanhang quickly took out his mobile phone and searched for it.

After watching it for a while, he suddenly raised his head, looked at Xu Chuan with a hint of excitement, and asked, "Academician Xu, I want to ask, is it possible for this Nantianmen plan to really be realized?" ”

Hearing this, Xu Chuan was directly stunned.

No, I'm asking you to use this to 'strategically' fool others, why were you fooled first?

The so-called simplicity of the road is to deceive others to make themselves believe that they can do it?

But how is this possible.

Although the key energy source in that thing, controlled nuclear fusion technology, has been realized, it can't be built at all.

Because at present, there is simply no material that can support such a large volume and weight of a space carrier into the sky.

A mothership of this size, after being built with the current materials, is in the atmosphere, and it can be said that as long as it dares to appear, it is destined to be torn apart by gravity.

And regardless of the material, there is no engine that can provide such a lot of thrust.

Although it is theoretically possible to realize it in outer space.

After all, in the case of vacuum and no gravity, it doesn't matter how big the spacecraft is.

But such a plan is simply not necessary at the moment.

The construction of such a super-large ship is a super-complex process, and today an aircraft carrier of several hundred meters still takes several years, and it is fully equipped with all kinds of technical equipment.

And such a super space carrier is not a simple accumulation of materials, but a complex system, and the design alone will take several years or even more than ten years.

If it is to deter other countries and spend a lot of time, manpower and material resources to build such a mothership, it can only be said that it is not worth it at all, and there is no need at present, it is better to have a few fusion-powered aircraft carriers.

Perhaps after he completes the observation and use of gravitons in the future, he may need a spacecraft of this level to travel to other galaxies.

Of course, it is indeed a very good choice to fool people with this kind of thing.

After all, it does work in theory.

And once it does, the deterrent is huge.

Seeing Xu Chuan say this, Wen Yuanhang didn't ask again.

I have to say that the Nantianmen plan he searched for from the Internet is indeed quite tempting.

And the most important thing is that they have solved the controlled nuclear fusion technology!

If you really want to build such a space carrier, the world is so big, where can't you go?

With such a space carrier, all aircraft carriers can be decommissioned.

With a little regret, Wen Yuanhang returned to the topic, looked at Xu Chuan and asked, "If Academician Xu, it is inconvenient for you to serve as the chief designer of the manned space landing project, then do you have a recommended candidate, or a plan?" ”

Hearing this, Xu Chuan thought for a while and said, "I suggest that I have one, but I don't know if it's suitable or not." ”

"You say."

Xu Chuan thought for a moment and said: "At present, the manned spaceflight and lunar exploration projects are under the direct jurisdiction of the National Academy of Sciences because of some strategic factors. I propose to take a collaborative approach, through the Xinghai Research Institute in conjunction with the Science and Technology Institute. ”

"As for the chief designer, it will be the personnel from the science and technology department. The Xinghai Research Institute provides technical support, which can be carried out in this way. ”

Wen Yuanhang nodded after recording this sentence, and said, "I will give you your opinions in time." ”

After a slight pause, he continued: "In addition, on the 25th of this month, that is, a week later, there will be a discussion on manned spaceflight and lunar exploration projects in the capital. ”

"The address is on the campus of Mizuki University, and this is your invitation."

As he spoke, Wen Yuanhang took out an invitation letter from his pocket and handed it to Xu Chuan, and continued: "This year's exchange meeting, not only the academic and political circles will come here, but also many enterprises in the industrial and even business circles have received invitations. ”

Smiling, he continued: "If you are interested, Academician Xu, you can go over and have a look, and by the way, you can support the scene of the discussion." ”

"At that time, the science and technology department will announce some news that is beneficial to the aerospace project, as well as policies to encourage private enterprises to enter the aerospace field."

"Although the nature of our Xinghai Research Institute is relatively special, it is also included in these policies."

Hearing this, Xu Chuan nodded and said, "Okay, I'll take a look when I have time." ”

To be honest, if it was a purely internal meeting, with only academics and political personnel participating, he really didn't have much interest.

Today, in China, his proposals can be supported by the top management, even if they are not made through such large-scale exchange meetings.

As for going to this kind of seminar to make friends or something, it was even less necessary for him.

However, when it comes to information from the business and industrial worlds, he is still a little curious.

Judging from the meaning of these words, the country seems to be preparing to vigorously promote and encourage private enterprises to participate in the construction of a commercial aerospace industry chain.

That's a good thing. After all, in the past, China's aerospace industry was almost controlled by the state.

There are also private commercial rocket companies such as SpaceX, Orbital Science, and Blue Origin abroad. But in China, in the field of aerospace, private enterprises can hardly have any development, just like the previous controllable nuclear fusion.

This is actually a good thing for a special research institution like the Xinghai Research Institute.

In addition to the scientific research funds allocated above, the Xinghai Research Institute also needs additional income to maintain research.

Funding cannot be allocated from above forever, and it is also necessary to find ways to increase income by yourself.

And the income from the aerospace sector is undoubtedly quite suitable.

After all, there are not many domestic companies that have the ability to do this kind of business now, and if the Xinghai Research Institute can make the aerospace electromagnetic propulsion system, it will definitely be able to get most of the aerospace-related orders in China and even the world.

PS: There is another chapter in the evening, asking for a monthly pass