"If you start promoting it so soon, will there be a risk of leaking secrets?"

Zhao Siyu used to be the person in charge of the rocket project of aerospace science and technology, and he has an unforgettable impression on the topic of secrecy.

He has also been involved in the development of many products in his past career.

However, there has never been a product that has just been successfully launched and officially displayed and disclosed to the outside world.

Generally, it is many years later that some documentaries will be made to commemorate or publicize.

Even some special military products, which will not disclose some technical details until the death of the R&D personnel.

So when he heard Cao Yang say that, he would have doubts.

"It doesn't matter, even if the drawings are put on the Internet, how many companies will be able to follow our way?"

"Tens of thousands of satellites have been launched before and after, and basically no other country has this strength except for companies in the United States."

"Even if it is possible to launch 60 satellites at a time, or even more in the future, it will require hundreds or even thousands of missions before and after."

"If you use a traditional rocket to launch, the cost is high and scary, but the benefit is a bit uncertain, so normal companies will not do this."

"If you have to do it, you also need to use recyclable rockets to be cost-effective."

"At present, the Space Exploration Company in the United States is working on recyclable rockets, but they have not officially developed them yet, and they are already lagging behind us."

"Then there is the production cost of Starlink satellites, we have the world's leading carbon fiber technology, the control system technology is also very good, and a large number of parts can be produced in enterprises within the group, which is not comparable to ordinary enterprises."

"The aerospace industry, that's one step ahead, step by step."

"Once our Starlink system starts to lay out, it's not so easy for others to learn from it."

Cao Yang is now full of confidence in the layout of the Starlink system.

Even if Musco wants to catch up in the future, there is no window left for him.

According to the normal development of history, they did not successfully launch the Falcon 9 recoverable model for the first time until the end of 2015.

We're still three years away.

Three years later, Daystar's Starlink system is almost complete.

Don't look at space, it seems to be vast and infinite, and it can accommodate countless satellites and space stations.

In fact, the available satellite area is limited, and after the tens of thousands of Starlink satellites of Daystar are launched, they occupy the main positions at once.

It's unlikely that other companies will do the same.

"That's right, our Starlink system is set up to provide a variety of special satellite services for automobiles, communications, outdoor activities, etc., and it is essentially a profit-making enterprise."

"If other companies don't see the profitability of this project at all, it will be very difficult to sustain it."

After listening to Cao Yang's words, Zhao Siyu once again realized that the environment he was in now was different from before.

Although confidentiality also requires confidentiality, sometimes publicity is also very important.

Especially when you have a unique advantage that can inspire people and attract the attention of a large scale, the urgency of secrecy should be appropriately put on the back burner.

Of course, that's not to say that secrecy isn't important.

When the time comes, some key processes will definitely be concealed when filming documentaries, lest someone actually follow a similar process to produce satellites.

This is a situation that Daystar's side does not want to see.

"How much does it cost to produce these satellites?"

In the future, tens of thousands of Starlink satellites will need to be launched, so production costs are a topic that there is absolutely no way to avoid.

A satellite is cheaper than 100,000 yuan, and the entire project can save billions of yuan.

That's not a small amount.

Traditional satellites can cost millions to billions at every turn.

For example, the reconnaissance satellites on the US side are worth hundreds of millions or even billions of yuan.

In most cases, tens of millions of yuan are required.

Of course, the situation with Starlink satellites is certainly different.

Why is the cost of reconnaissance satellites so high?

In addition to the various high-precision camera systems and other parts inside, the small number of production is also very important.

Anyone who has worked in industry knows the difference between the cost of small batch production and mass production.

For example, the prototype cars of various automobile companies, even economic cars such as BYD and Geely, can cost millions or even millions.

However, after mass production, it can become less than 100,000 yuan.

The same is true for satellites.

Originally, the structure of Starlink satellites is relatively simple, and the cost of small-scale production does not exceed 10 million yuan.

Now it is prepared according to mass production, and the cost is naturally much lower.

"Mr. Cao, at present, the production cost of our first-generation satellite is expected to be about 2 million yuan."

"But by the time the second batch comes, it is expected to drop to 1 million yuan."

"In the future, after the process is mature, the third batch of satellites is expected to further reduce the cost to about 500,000 yuan."

Speaking of this, Zhao Siyu had a smile on his face.

Obviously, he was very happy with the cost.

Aerospace science and technology also has R&D and production of satellites, and Zhao Siyu knows what the cost is.

It can be said that the Starlink satellites produced by Daystar are outrageously low.

Even the cost price he is reporting to Cao Yang now has reserved a certain amount of space.

After all, when the actual cost comes out in the future, it is acceptable to everyone to be lower than the current report.

It would be embarrassing if it became higher by then.

"Then we will develop the second and third batches of satellites as soon as possible to further speed up our layout."

"On the side of Daystar 9, I think it will be able to enter a normal launch state next year."

Cao Yang was quite satisfied with Zhao Siyu's answer.

However, he thinks that the cost reduction space in this can actually be lower.

Once satellites enter the stage of large-scale production, they are not so mysterious.

Not a single part of it is actually a technology that has not been used elsewhere.

It is only necessary to combine some technologies of various business divisions of the group to meet the current stage of satellite production.

And a car has so many parts, it can achieve a production cost of less than 100,000 yuan.

Cao Yang feels that if he continues to improve, it is not impossible to reduce the production cost of each satellite of the Starlink system to 100,000 yuan in the future.

After the development of the second-generation rocket, the number of satellites launched each time increases, and the launch cost can also decrease.

At that time, the cost of building the STARL system will be much lower than that planned at the beginning.

This can be regarded as further raising the entry threshold for other enterprises.

"Well, we are now considering using the gallium nitride power components produced by Nanshan Semiconductor to the solar sail panel system of the Starlink satellite."

"That will not only further reduce the weight of the satellite, but also improve the efficiency of energy conversion, thereby increasing the life of the satellite."

Zhao Siyu obviously didn't have any tricks.

The entire Daystar Technology Group is now recruiting people every day, and many projects are being carried out simultaneously.

Because of the lack of money, some projects that are not so urgent are also being studied at the same time.

In this way, when this technology is needed in the future, it can be used immediately, which can be regarded as a time saver.

For Cao Yang, the things that money can solve at this stage are not a big deal.

He is already the richest man in the world, and no matter how much money he earns, it will not change much for his sense of accomplishment and happiness.

At this time, going to space and making something different can give people more sense of achievement.

What's interesting is that when Cao Yangyue didn't care about money, money seemed to be desperately coming towards him.

Whether it is Xingchen Automobile or Glory Technology, it is the existence of daily progress.

Everyone says that ICBC or the three major operators, or Sinopec and Petrochemical are very profitable, but their profitability is not as good as that of Nanshan Group.

Especially now that Honor Technology has begun to break out, the speed of making money is beyond everyone's imagination.

In the previous life, Apple was the most profitable company in the world, earning five or six hundred billion yuan a year.

Now although Honor Technology has not completely suppressed Apple, the momentum is not worse than that of the other party.

It is conservatively estimated that there is no problem at all to contribute a profit of one or two hundred billion yuan to Honor Technology Group this year.

This kind of money-making speed makes Cao Yang spend money, and there is no pressure at all.

Otherwise, how dare Daystar Technology Group and Nanshan Semiconductor burn money so wildly?

Countless money has been burned, manpower has been invested, and with Cao Yang's allocation, all kinds of achievements will naturally continue to come out.

"Although the first satellite has not yet been officially launched, the follow-up operational issues also need to be considered."

"By the end of next year, our STARL system will be able to be used by a small number of users."

"From the next year, we will be able to start connecting with the STARLINK system on our new models."

Cao Yang could feel a hint of relaxation in Zhao Siyu's expression, so he would definitely have to exert some pressure.

As a leader, you must not let the people below live too comfortably.

Otherwise, it is impossible for the company to develop very quickly.

Of course, while you put pressure on others, you must also keep up with the treatment, otherwise everyone will rebel.

"We're already planning for that."

"In the early stage, some ground-based relay stations will be built across the country as transit stations to connect various satellites."

"After our satellites can quickly transmit information between each other, the relay station is only an auxiliary role."

"In addition, we are also working with Honor Technology to see how to integrate satellite communication functions into the next generation of smartphones."

There are a lot of actions on Daystar's side, and Zhao Siyu can find some projects to deal with Cao Yang's doubts.

So I didn't panic at all.

Cao Yang didn't mean to find fault, so after probably arranging it, he didn't delve into it any further.

With the start of the Daystar 9 to the launch site, enterprises in the aerospace technology and other industries are also very concerned about its situation.

"Mr. Cao, I heard that the components of your Daystar 9 have been delivered to the assembly plant next to the launch site one after another, and preparations have begun for the official launch work?"

On the side of aerospace science and technology, Qian Junfeng made a direct call to Cao Yang.

Although everyone has satellites, the positioning is not quite the same, and there is not much competition for the time being.

Therefore, Qian Junfeng did not have any dissatisfaction because of the appearance of Daystar No. 9.

After all, encouraging private enterprises to enter the aerospace industry is in line with the general policy.

"Yes, we will try to launch it into the sky before the Chinese New Year and give everyone a New Year's gift."

For Qian Junfeng, there is definitely no way to hide this kind of thing.

After all, you have to go to someone's subordinate launch site to carry out the launch mission.

So Cao Yang also told Qian Junfeng about the situation very directly.

"I heard that you have developed a unified engine for rockets, whether it is for the current Daystar 9 or larger rockets in the future, you are going to use a similar engine?"

When the components are on someone's territory, some secrets can't be hidden.

Qian Junfeng also did not shy away from obtaining some information about Daystar 9 through other means.

"That's right, there is indeed a plan for this, and we are ready to increase the launch tonnage of the rocket by constantly increasing the number of engines."

"At present, the Venus 9 has only nine engines, but in the future the Venus 9 MAX version will have 18 engines."

"The follow-up Starship series will use a record-breaking 33 engines."

"And in the future, our rocket launch missions will become more frequent, and we will build multiple engines of the same type at the same time to increase the launch frequency."

Sometimes, the strength should be concealed as much as possible, so as not to be seen through the truth.

But sometimes, you have to show your strength as much as possible so that everyone can see your muscles clearly.

As a very special existence in Huaxia, Daystar Technology Group feels that it is more important to show his strength than to conceal his strength.

Especially in front of enterprises with central prefixes such as aerospace science and technology, it is necessary for everyone to see his strength and not have other ideas that should not be had.

Otherwise, something might happen in the future.

Sure enough, when he heard that Cao Yang was going to develop a starship series rocket with 33 engines installed in the future, Qian Junfeng's heart was very shocked.

In 2010, the relevant departments of Huaxia officially launched the demonstration of heavy rockets.

The purpose of this rocket is to carry out future manned lunar exploration, deep space exploration and other missions, and it is the largest rocket in China.

According to the plan, the first flight of this rocket will not be achieved until 2028.

But Daystar Technology Group has taken a completely different path.

During the development of Daystar 9, the production and manufacture of heavy rockets were also considered.

The use of the same series of engines will inevitably lead to a significant reduction in production costs and a significant reduction in technology research and development time.

Not to mention 2028, Qian Junfeng feels that at this rate, maybe Daystar Technology Group will launch the Starship series of heavy rockets in 2018.

The most important thing is that according to the style of Daystar, this rocket is likely to be recyclable as well.

That's very different.

It really comes to that point, then the rocket technology of Daystar Technology Group is undoubtedly the most advanced in China.

Even if it is placed on the whole world, it is very capable of fighting.

"Mr. Cao, I take the liberty of asking, when are your Daystar 9 MAX version and Starship series rockets planned to be launched?"

Although it is a bit inappropriate to ask for such information.

This is also the core secret of Daystar.

However, Cao Yang's operation method of Daystar Technology Group is different from what most people think, and he has no intention of keeping some launch plans secret.

Even on the official website of Daystar Technology Group, some news will be announced every once in a while.

So after listening to Qian Junfeng's words, he replied directly: "The MAX version of Daystar 9 is planned to be launched next year, and the first test rocket of the Starship series will also be launched before 2015 and officially put into operation before 2016." ”

Cao Yang's words made Qian Junfeng's mood complicated.

The 2018 year I just guessed is still too conservative.

They want to be operational by 2016.

At that time, within ten years, the most advanced rockets in Huaxia will come from Daystar Technology Group.

Once this situation is accepted by everyone, then there are some launch missions, perhaps not to aerospace science and technology, but to Daystar.

This is difficult for Qian Junfeng to accept, and it is also a very slap in the face.

After all, you are a central enterprise that occupies a large number of advantageous resources, and the final technology is lagging behind such a private enterprise as Daystar, which is unreasonable.

Maybe the position under Qian Junfeng's buttocks will not be able to be kept at that time.

Thinking of this, he couldn't sit still a little and said: "Mr. Cao, this kind of large number of engines are connected in series, and the more engines there are, the higher the difficulty of overall control." ”

"Once there is a problem with one engine, the balance of the entire rocket will be greatly affected, and ultimately the launch mission will be affected."

"Have you considered this question?"

Qian Junfeng was not so kind to deliberately remind Cao Yang to pay attention to these problems, but he wanted to solve the confusion in his heart.

Zhao Siyu, the current person in charge of Daystar, is from the side of aerospace science and technology, and he doesn't believe that Zhao Siyu will not even know such a simple impact.

But Daystar is still using this solution, which means they are confident that they can solve this problem.

"Our groups will recruit more than 50,000 new college students this year, plus the social recruitment, the number of employees in our group will exceed 300,000 in one year, and even directly exceed 400,000 in two years, and 500,000 in three years."

"There are a lot of computer and software related people in these employees, and they will be responsible for the research and development of the relevant control systems."

"Whether it is the Daystar 9 or the future Starship series, any change in their engine form, we will quickly adjust the relevant power output through the control system to ensure the balance of thrust."

As soon as Cao Yang said this, Qian Junfeng was silent for a while.

He knew very well how difficult it would be to get such a control system to come up.

If it was an ordinary enterprise, he definitely didn't think that the other party could handle it.

But with Daystar Technology Group, the situation is different.

After all, Nanshan Group already has the HONOR operating system, which is not only very good for mobile phones and pads, but also for computers and cars.

The CNC system of Huaxia Machine Tool is now more than eighty percent of the share is taken away by Nanshan Equipment.

In this case, it is not surprising that Daystar can come up with an excellent rocket control system.

"Mr. Cao, so far, there are not too many precedents for the launch of recyclable rockets in the world, and I am looking forward to the fact that Daystar 9 can make history, and I will tell me in advance when the time comes, and I also want to go to the scene to witness it."

Qian Junfeng, who was hit, didn't want to continue to talk to Cao Yang too much.

……

Qian Junfeng was able to inquire about the situation of Daystar 9, and the Space Exploration Technology Company on the other side of the Pacific Ocean was also paying attention to Daystar's movements at all times.

So when Daystar announced a picture of Daystar No. 9 assembled in the workshop on the official WeChat, the other party immediately launched various studies on these pictures.

They were eager to zoom in on the images with a microscope and see if there was anything in them that could be used to deduce some conclusions.

"Musco, judging from the information on the official website of Daystar Technology Group, their satellite has reached the final assembly stage and is ready to be launched at any time."

Diels didn't want to admit it, but facts are facts, and he didn't want to reverse black and white.

"This Daystar 9 is very similar to our Falcon 9, except for the difference in diameter, the difference is very small."

"But they claim that they have achieved the implementation of recyclable technology, do you think this information is reliable?"

Musco has always wanted to develop recyclable rockets, which can minimize the cost of launching.

An ordinary rocket launch costs tens of millions of dollars per launch.

If it can be recycled, the cost of the second time can be greatly reduced.

The cost of the third time is even lower.

If it is launched for the tenth time, the cost can basically be as low as several million dollars.

And that's just SpaceX's estimates.

Considering the level of cost control on the Huaxia side, it is estimated that this figure can be discounted by another 5%.

The meaning of that would be very different.

"Normally, it's unlikely, we have studied a task that has not been achieved for so many years, how can the Huaxia people figure it out so quickly?"

"But whether it can be recycled or not, we will know immediately after launch."

"It stands to reason that there is no need for Daystar Technology Group to lie."

By this, Dears basically thinks that Daystar 9 can really be recycled.

This made Musco's mood a lot heavier.

What I've been thinking about for so many years, someone else actually got it out first?

It seems that we need to increase R&D efforts.

On the volume, many people think that China is the most volume, and this is not true.

For example, Dongying and Goryeo are actually very rolly.

On the American side, there are some companies that are also very volatile.

For example, in the company under Musco, the work intensity of many employees is not much lower than that of the Internet companies in Huaxia.

(End of chapter)

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