On December 11th, the sky was clear and cloudless.

More than a dozen leading social media channels such as Shanhai Video, Tea, Souhu, Xiangyi, and Penguin all have a special entrance of "Dijiang No. 1 Ignition Live Broadcast" on the homepage.

"Dijiang No. 1? What is this? ”

"Can anyone tell me what static ignition means?"

Driven by curiosity, netizens clicked into the live broadcast room, and in the center of the screen, there was a towering transmission tower.

"Rockets?"

"Yun Kun Space Company?"

"It belongs to Shanhai Group, and is an equal subsidiary of Future Technology, Shanhai Microelectronics, and Kuafu Energy!"

The text box at the bottom of the live broadcast room introduces the background of the establishment of Yun Kun in detail.

And to show the audience that this is a global live event, mainly to ensure the safety and success rate of the Dijiang rocket launch.

Fuel filling, vehicle transport, and static ignition tests will take place at 8 a.m.!

"I'll go! Mountains and seas are stepping on horses to build rockets! It's too burning, is it so brave? ”

“666！ A private space company, how confident it is to dare to broadcast live! ”

"He's really, I'm crying to death! Future Technology really never plays low-end games, and if you want to play, you can play the best! ”

Netizens expressed their opinions on the barrage.

Until someone slid the mouse and was surprised to find that under the introduction of Yunkun Space and Dijiang 1, there was also a plan called "Satellite Power Grid".

"Wireless energy transfer technology!"

"Global Wireless Energy Matrix!"

"Damn! Depend on! Depend on! Play for real? Is this technology also achievable? It's crazy! ”

The link in the live broadcast room gradually spread in the TT group and WeChat group chat, and finally hundreds of millions of viewers stayed in front of their mobile phones and computers to watch the show.

It is not difficult to see through the barrage that there are a large number of foreigners mixed in.

“Oh my god！ Appreciating the ground tests of a rocket for the first time, Cloud Kun seems to be a private rocket company in Huaguo? ”

"Elon, are you watching? Space M has a match! ”

“Amazing！ They want to build a global-scale wireless power transmission network to send the solar energy resources of Ashland to Europe, North Berry Island, and even the Thai Flat Ocean and the Himalayas! ”

Chen Heyu leaned on the sofa, looked at the 100-inch super-large TV opposite, his face was slightly gloomy, and he looked at the live broadcast screen.

Although he had repeatedly checked to ensure that all the structures and systems met the design requirements, he was still a little nervous that the slightest flaw would lead to ignition failure.

Minutes and seconds passed, 8 o'clock came on time, and the fuel filling test began!

The camera pans to an open and spacious manufacturing room, where engineers in tight overalls are busy in front of a cylindrical rocket lying on its side, a test that involves a number of complicated steps:

First, it is necessary to prepare fuel and filling equipment, and re-calibrate the relevant equipment and instruments to confirm that they are in normal operation;

Second, the rocket fuel is injected into the fuel tank, usually using liquid propellant, in this process, according to a specific filling rate and pressure, as far as possible to restore the actual filling operation;

Third, closely monitor the pressure changes inside the fuel tank to help ensure the safety and stability of the filling process and avoid possible over- or under-pressure situations;

Fourth, after the fuel filling is completed, the fuel is double-verified to ensure that the purity, temperature and quality of the fuel can meet the requirements, and the fuel pipes, valves and seals are checked.

It was not until 9:35 a.m. that 98 cubic meters of liquid oxygen and 34 cubic meters of kerosene were filled, and the two fuels were fed into the engines through pipelines and gravitational pumps, where they were fully burned at high temperatures and pressures, creating powerful thrust.

Drip!

The phone vibrates!

"The fuel filling process is normal!"

Chen Heyu picked up his mobile phone, saw the text message sent by Wei Guangji, smiled slightly, and breathed a long sigh of relief.

"Don't worry, you're sure you're going well."

Luo Wenwen lay on his lap and said with a smile.

"Then borrow the auspicious words of classmate Luo!"

Chen Heyu gently patted her back, his big hands rubbing against her smooth skin, but his eyes were firmly fixed on the TV screen.

Subsequently.

The crew operates a robotic arm, places the body of the first stage of the rocket on the super-heavy transporter, and uses a resistance bracket device to fix the rocket to the vehicle, preventing shaking during transportation.

Next, the vehicle will go through a simulated vibration environment on the actual road to ensure that the rocket can withstand the vibrations and shocks generated by different road conditions during transportation.

In this process, it is necessary to monitor the temperature, humidity and air pressure and other parameters inside the rocket in real time to ensure the safety and stability of the transportation process.

With this test, possible problems during transportation can be detected and solved in a timely manner, ensuring that the rocket is in the best condition before launch.

Finally, there's the static ignition test!

A super-heavy trailer pulls the main structure of the first stage and slowly drives towards the launch pad, like a sleeping beast.

The 41-meter-long, 4.3-meter-diameter rocket lies firmly on the trailer, and 44 one-meter-high rubber wheels control the forward and steering of the vehicle.

After more than ten minutes of driving, the rocket finally stopped in front of the launch pad, and the engineer used the installer to translate the rocket to the base, and then erected it with a tower crane robotic arm.

At this time, the first-stage rocket of Dijiang 1 officially appeared in front of the audience.

The silvery-white alloy exterior reflects a dazzling brilliance when illuminated by sunlight.

"It's scattered, it's just an ignition test, and it's not a launch, what's there to see."

"Wouldn't it be better to wait for the day of the actual launch of Dijiang 1 to broadcast live?"

"I think Yunkun Space Company is too high-profile, so after a successful launch, it's okay to come out and install X!"

"If it fails, won't it be a joke?"

Some netizens in China are worried.

At 10:30, 11 "Dijiang" engines ignited at the same time, and the process was very short, lasting less than 7 seconds.

The water-cooled steel plate and water spray system under the launch pad worked perfectly, and through the holes in the steel plate, a large amount of condensate was sprayed out, which was used to offset the heat and sonic energy generated by the 11 "Dijiang" engines.

Because in the actual launch, as the rocket gradually rises, it will cause a loud noise, the water spray system can reduce the noise, so as to ensure the hearing health of the engineer.

On the other hand, the process of rocket liftoff generates static electricity, and the ejection of condensate can reduce the impact of static electricity and prevent the rocket from being struck by lightning.

Within a radius of tens of meters, a large amount of white water vapor rose in an instant.

Wei Guangji, Bao Xiangwen and others stood in front of the monitoring screen with a solemn face, observing the core data of each group of engines.

"Engine No. 1 is working fine!"

"Engine No. 2 is working fine!"

"Engine No. 3 runs for 2.9 seconds, shut down early, warning!"

"Engine No. 4 is working fine!"

"Engine No. 5 is working fine!"

"Engine No. 6 runs for 4.5 seconds, shuts down early, warning!"

"Engine No. 7 is working fine!"

"Engine No. 8 is working fine!"

"Engine 9 is working fine!"

"Engine 10 is working fine!"

"Engine No. 11 runs for 1.7 seconds, shut down early, warning!"

Suddenly!

After the fire was turned off, a dense warning message immediately popped up on the big screen, and Wei Guangji frowned when he saw this.

"All the engineers in charge of these three groups of engines immediately called up the engineering parameters, and checked the components and system structure again!"

He grimaced, and the static ignition test seemed to have been successful, but he knew that the problem was troublesome.

If this is a real ignition, there are 3 engines that are not working properly, and the consequences are terrible.

At worst, the power is insufficient to advance the second-stage rocket to the target level, and at worst, it explodes in the air, which is equivalent to setting off a firework.

The overall cost of Dijiang 1 is as high as 500 million Chinese dollars, plus the production cost of the satellite, it is about 700 million Chinese dollars.

No matter how rich Chen Heyu is, he can't help but feel the pain!

At this point in the live broadcast, a voiceover is inserted, announcing the end of the test, and I hope everyone is looking forward to the official rocket launch live broadcast next year.

Half an hour later.

Wei Guangji sent the first-hand experimental results and data to his boss.

After Chen Heyu received it, he silently read all the information, frowned, and sighed faintly: "In the aviation field, it doesn't seem easy, but it's actually even more difficult." ”

"Failed?"

Luo Wenwen asked in a low voice.

"It's only half the battle."

Chen Heyu thought about it and grinned, with a hint of self-deprecation at the corner of his mouth.

SpaceM has been on the cold bench for ten years, and Yunkun has only been established for a year, perhaps he is in too much of a hurry.

"I'll go upstairs and take care of something."

He said softly.

Then, he walked into the elevator hall and went to the study on the top floor to transmit all the test data to Moss Intelligence.

In general, premature engine shutdown can be caused by 3 factors:

First, design problems: for example, some components or systems are not working properly, resulting in the engine cannot continue to operate;

Second, abnormal performance: problems in the gas or oil supply system, abnormal combustion chamber pressure, abnormal turbine speed, etc., will cause this situation;

Third, the protection mechanism is triggered: in order to ensure the safety of the engine, the system department has designed a protection mechanism, if some parameters or sensors detect abnormal conditions, the protection mechanism will be triggered and cause the engine to shut down early.

Which one it was, for a while, he couldn't be sure.

I can only ask Moss to review it again, cooperate with the first-hand data provided by Wei Guangji, review the static ignition test this time, and summarize the failure experience.

"Boss, sorry to disappoint you."

After a while, Wei Guangji called and said ashamedly.

"It's just testing, so what do you care about? We must take the first step well, and the future road can be stable.

Being able to find problems is also a way to progress! ”

Chen Heyu encouraged that he did not criticize the other party too harshly, and no one dared to guarantee that the design and manufacture of rockets and spacecraft would be foolproof.

Perhaps, let Moss get involved in it to better protect him?

He thought to himself.

It is not easy for Yunkun to complete the construction of the R&D center, manufacturing workshop, and launch machine with such high efficiency after only one year of establishment, and it is reasonable to encounter some setbacks.

"Okay boss, I'll get back to you the results of the survey as soon as possible."

Wei Guangji gritted his teeth and said solemnly.

The boss is tolerant and considerate of him, and he must make some achievements, otherwise, he will not live up to the trust of the boss.

"Well, let's get busy."

Chen Heyu smiled, and then put down his phone.

"Ding!"

On the computer screen, Moss's analysis report pops up: 80% of the reasons are caused by abnormal combustion chamber pressure, and 20% are due to defective valves in the gas supply pipeline.

Chen Heyu pondered for a moment, didn't think much about it, and sent it directly to Wei Guangji.

Let it investigate the specific problems, and be sure to solve all these problems before the official launch of Dijiang 1.

The impact of this live broadcast continues to ferment on the Internet.

"It's a fantasy! Wireless energy transmission technology, as early as ten years ago, proved that it is not possible at all! ”

"Huaguo's scientific research environment, everyone who understands it! Eighty percent is a private company that cheats and subsidizes. ”

"But they are really building a large photovoltaic power station in the north of the Cape of Good Hope in South Ash......

"Let's do it! I don't believe it anyway! ”

"The investment of 20 billion US dollars is definitely the world's largest solar power station, how much money can be cheated to supplement energy?"

The major forums in China are hotly discussed, with few supporters and many opponents.

Dijiang No. 1, as the protagonist of this live broadcast, was directly ignored.

The concept of "wireless energy transmission" has become more and more popular, and some European TV stations have even invited experts and scholars in the fields of aviation and electromagnetic wave technology to discuss this issue.

“No！ I don't think China has the strength to perfect this technology, and disruptive technological innovations are often mostly scams. ”

"Tianzhu's Materials Laboratory, as early as three years ago, announced the development of room temperature superconducting materials, and the result was just a clumsy lie as everyone expected!"

"Huaguo and Tianzhu are both in Yazhou, geographically close, perhaps they uphold the same tradition in the attitude of scientific research and development!"

Three top scholars, sneering at the nasal passages.

The implication is that Yun Kun Space and Kuafu's plan are just a hoax.

As authoritative figures in this industry, the three of them talked about the principle of electromagnetic wave transmission to the technical obstacles that exist in reality, and finally made the final word: this technology company that developed artificial intelligence is obviously going downhill, and in order to obtain the support of the upper echelons of China, it has begun to cheat.

Some good deeds translated the interview content and posted it on domestic short video platforms, causing heated discussions.

"Will technology really do this kind of thing in the future? I don't believe it! ”

"It's not that I don't believe it, but there is a huge technical barrier to wireless energy transmission technology, and overseas scientists have not found a way, why was it cracked by a private company?"

Netizens were quickly led out of rhythm and attacked Shanhai Group on Weibo and comics!

"Boss, do you want to delete all these negative remarks?"

After Zhang Yiming learned of this situation, he immediately reported it to Chen Heyu.

"No, you don't! In another three months, I will use practical actions to slap these people in the face! ”

Chen Heyu said in a deep voice, his tone slightly unhappy.

Lao Ma also called him and asked him what he meant, as long as he wanted, these insults would disappear completely within a few minutes.

But after thinking about it, he still refused, and when he successfully transported Anxi's power resources to Hucheng, the slander would naturally be broken.

……

Elon on the other side of the ocean has also become the focus of reporters' greetings, after all, the two most famous private space companies in the world are his SpaceM and Yun Kun.

"Elon, what do you think of Mr. Chen Heyu's wireless energy transmission technology? Do you think it's a scam? ”

A blonde female reporter handed over the microphone.

"Uh...... First of all, I don't know anything about electromagnetic wave technology, but judging from the parameters of the other party's Dijiang engine, this is an excellent space company!

Mr. Chan is my dear friend and I believe he is a man who can do miracles......"

Elon said with a smile as he stood in front of a Truss tram.

As for whether "wireless energy transmission technology" can be realized, what is his business?

He just wants to get through the current difficulties first, and Truss's sales in 2016 are not up to par, coupled with a series of accidents, which makes him anxious.

Recalling last night, the content of the phone call that Boss Chen communicated with him made him feel more stressed.

In front of reporters, of course, he only dares to say some praise, Chen Heyu is one of Truss's major shareholders, can he speak ill of shareholders?

"Bo Da is brainless."

Elon glanced at the reporter's good figure and sneered secretly.

(End of chapter)