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Xu Chuan actually knows very well that the other party is unlikely to agree to the 'reward' of ultra-smooth surface processing technology.

After all, the other party is not a comrade.

He made this 'outrageous' request just to pave the way for the next negotiations.

After arguing with Bill Nelson on the ultra-smooth surface processing technology for a while, Xu Chuan 'pretended' to be a little impatient and said: "If the mirror manufacturing technology of the outer space telescope is not good, the reward will be changed to an outer space telescope, the Vail telescope level!" ”

Hearing this request, Bill Nelson's eyes widened instantly, and he couldn't help but ask, "Oh my god!" Do you know how much the Vail telescope costs? ”

"Ten billion! That's a whole 10 billion meters of gold! ”

"If it costs 10 billion to repair the Webb telescope once, why don't I choose to build another one and send it over?"

Xu Chuan: "But 10 billion meters of gold includes all the expenses including research and development, isn't it?" If you design and build a Weber now, the cost is far from that high. ”

Bill Nelson was about to go crazy, staring at Xu Chuan and almost roaring, he said frantically: "But do you know how much effort, how much time, and how much money it took NASA to build a Weber?" ””

"Yes, the current preparation technology is indeed relatively advanced and mature, and it is true that it is not worth 10 billion meters of gold. But without two billion meters of gold, you're dreaming! ”

"I came to you to repair Webb at the cost of two billion meters? Are you crazy or am I crazy! ”

It's really hard to meet someone who doesn't look at money as a number.

If it weren't for the fact that there were too many mysteries on the Star Sea, if it weren't for the group of old men on Capitol Hill who gave the order, he really wanted to turn off the video call and leave now.

It's too difficult to deal with.

Xu Chuan opened his mouth impatiently, and 'seduced' step by step: "This doesn't work, that doesn't work, how do you say how to cooperate?" ”

On the other side, Bill Nelson was silent for a while, his mind was already a little confused after being tossed by Xu Chuan for a long time, and he couldn't help asking, "What do you always stare at the Webb telescope?" ”

Xu Chuan raised his eyebrows and said, "Don't you know that I'm a physicist?" Astrophysics is also an area of interest to me. ”

Bill Nelson stared at Xu Chuan for a while, and asked in disbelief, "Because you're interested, you're going to get a Webb-level outer space telescope?" ”

Xu Chuan shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile: "Is there anything you can't do?" The universe is so big, there are so many fascinating planets, and the scenery is so beautiful, can't I build a telescope to enjoy it? ”

Bill Nelson opened his mouth, but stopped talking.

After thinking for a long time, he re-spoke: "The reward is a Webb-level outer space telescope, which is impossible, and the price is beyond the affordability of NASA and even Congress." ”

"If you're interested in telescopes for outer space, I might be able to help you contact the Goddard Space Center to customize an infrared telescope for outer space, but you'll need to pay for the manufacturing costs."

"Of course, on the basis of cooperation, NASA can reduce some of the fees, and these need to be communicated later."

If it were other conditions, he would have rejected them outright, after all, a lot of NASA's research is related to national defense.

But in comparison, telescopes in outer space are not so sensitive.

After all, this is equipment in the field of 'pure' scientific research.

It can be said that almost all the results of this kind of astrophysics and cosmology research will be made public, and it will not bring NASA direct benefits to the United States.

It's more about the fame that comes with exploring the universe, and the talent attraction stuff.

Of course, the technological updates brought about in the research and development process are not here, which NASA has already harvested.

As for this collaboration, Bill Nelson also has his own thoughts.

If it had been before, he probably wouldn't have agreed to assist Hua Guo in customizing a Weber-like astronomical telescope.

But after the last Artemis planned to land on the moon unexpectedly, the group of old men on Capitol Hill have become very dissatisfied with them, and are even preparing to weaken NASA's budget.

As a result, Bill Nelson had to look for other possible ways to fund NASA.

And this cooperation is not to provide technology, but only to provide a deal, and if it can also bring a sum of money to NASA, it seems that making an exception is not too much of a problem.

And if he uses this condition as the basis for cooperation with the Xinghai Research Institute, at least the group of grandfathers on Capitol Hill will not be so difficult, and even the grandparents on Capitol Hill will agree.

After all, compared to the small fusion reactors and electric propulsion systems on the Xinghai, the value of the outer space telescope is far less.

Hearing this, Xu Chuan was overjoyed in his heart, but he pretended to be expressionless and even a little irritated and continued to argue with Bill Nelson.

Customizing a Webb-level infrared space telescope is actually his goal this time.

But if it weren't for such a big circle, or if he had been the first to come up with it, NASA would not have agreed to this 'payment request'.

Quite simply, a device of this level is on the authorities' ban list.

Because the technology involved in the Webb telescope is very high-tech.

From ultra-high-precision mirror systems and precision deflection mirrors, to equally ultra-high-precision micromotors and waveface sensors, actuators are world-class, if not unique, in terms of technology.

It has to be said that even in the space shuttle, they have achieved corner overtaking, and achieved a high-thrust electric propulsion system to replace traditional chemical fuel launch vehicles, making aerospace enter the era of electric propulsion.

But there are still some gaps in other areas.

For example, large space telescopes in outer space, they can't make them at the moment.

Ultra-high-precision mirror polishing technology is one of the areas where the neck is stuck.

At present, there are no large-scale outer space telescopes similar to Hubble and Webb in China.

Even if it was planned to be launched in 2024 in the early years, the survey space telescope, known as "Huaguo Hubble", has not yet been launched.

And judging from internal information, this launch plan is still being postponed.

As for the reason, Xu Chuan is not very clear, but in the current situation that Xinghai has solved the transportation problem, the only thing that can delay the launch of the survey space telescope is its own technical problems.

Therefore, in this regard, I have to admit that there is indeed a gap.

In addition, due to the "Wolf Clause" prohibition agreement, NASA has never cooperated with them in the past ten years.

Of course, a few years ago, Chang'e-3 returned from lunar exploration, and NASA came cheekily to get a piece of lunar soil.

And this time, based on the Xinghai space shuttle, the "Wolf Clause" was broken for the first time and the cooperation between the two major powers was promoted.

Not to mention the rest, if this Webb-like outer space telescope is successfully customized, it will definitely be a great thing for them.

The value of the telescope far exceeds the cost of the custom telescope itself.

After all, even if many things are not allowed or cannot be disassembled, the research value is still outrageous.

Just like the honeymoon period of Huami in the last century, several cutting-edge five-axis CNC machine tools donated by the United States are still regarded as treasures in the industry, and they have also pointed out a lot of ways for the development of the domestic machine tool field.

This outer space telescope may also point out some paths for China.

In particular, after the realization of controlled nuclear fusion technology and aerospace engine technology, and then through the precise positioning of distant galaxies by outer space telescopes, they are fully equipped to send unmanned space shuttles to more distant Proxima Centauri galaxies outside the solar system through a 'high-acceleration' electric propulsion system.

Maybe this time will be very long, it may be more than a dozen years or even decades, but for the current space community, it is definitely worth it to send a space shuttle over in a few decades.

The on-the-ground exploration will bring them more information and even prepare them for future immigrants.

PS: There is still in the afternoon, and at the end of the month, I asked for a monthly pass, thanks to the big guys.