Netizens who pay attention to the aerospace industry around the world have been swiped by Daystar and Space Exploration Technology Company during this time.

The Daystar 9 MAX has just completed the live launch, and the relaunch of the improved Falcon 9 is about to start again.

"Musco, are you sure this time?"

At the launch site, NASA Administrator Gryfin personally came to watch the launch of an improved version of the Falcon 9.

"Gryffind, for me, the name Falcon 9 is an irresistible force that represents humanity's ambition to explore the universe and the perfect combination of technology and the forces of nature."

"As we approach another spectacular lift-off, all of us at SpaceX are excited to see what this moment will be."

Musco will definitely not directly say whether he is sure or not at this time.

It's inappropriate to say that you are not sure, but it is not convincing to say that you are sure.

So it's better to just pull something big and empty, and it won't be a problem anyway.

"Huaxia Daystar Technology has sent a heavy-duty rocket like Daystar 9 MAX into space, and has successfully carried out a recovery test."

"If the Falcon 9 improvement cannot be successfully recovered this time, then we are much behind Daystar Technology."

"This is absolutely unacceptable."

The United States has always established its high-tech image, and there are many reasons behind it.

The high-tech image can be said to be an important symbol of the United States' national strength, showing its leading position and strong strength in the global science and technology field.

This image not only enhances the international reputation of the United States, but also earns it more voice and influence on the global stage.

Before the advent of Daystar Technology, the high-tech image of the United States in aerospace was very stable and no one could challenge.

But now because of Daystar, at least in terms of drone and rocket technology, the high-tech image of the United States is not so solid.

As the head of an agency like NASA, which is closely related to high technology, Gryfin naturally can't accept such a thing.

"Our engineers are doing pre-launch preparations, and everything is going on intensely and in an orderly manner."

"Engineers worked around the clock to check every detail of the rocket to make sure it would be flawless at liftoff."

Falcon 9 stands on the launch pad like a sharp sword pointing straight into the sky, its streamlined body glittering in the sunlight and exuding a mesmerizing brilliance.

The surrounding equipment is operating in a tense and orderly manner, making a slight humming sound, as if making final preparations for the upcoming magnificent liftoff.

Musco pointed to this scene, which gave Gryfin a little more confidence.

As the official launch time approached, the entire launch site was filled with a solemn and sacred atmosphere.

Many people in the vicinity drove in, stopping to watch, some holding smartphones or cameras to record this unforgettable moment.

Others silently prayed for a successful launch.

Fortunately, Musco didn't let these people wait too long, and the Falcon 9 improved version began to enter the countdown to launch.

10！

9！

8！

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With the countdown, everyone's breathing seemed to stop.

Every tick hits the heart, making people's hearts beat faster and blood boiling.

The engineers stared intently at the console, their fingers tapping quickly across the keyboard, making sure every piece of data was accurate.

Suddenly, an earth-shattering ignition sounded, and the entire launch site seemed to tremble.

The Falcon 9's improved engine ignited, and the bottom of the rocket erupted into flames, which roared like a dragon into the sky.

The air around them seemed to be ignited, and the heat wave was suffocating.

Immediately after, Falcon 9 slowly rose, its speed getting faster and faster, as if an invisible force was pushing it.

Its figure grew smaller and smaller against the flames, until it finally turned into a bright spot and disappeared into the distant sky.

The whole process is short and shocking, as if it is a feast for the eyes and ears.

Cheers rang out all around Musco!

Although it was only a successful take-off, it will take some time before it can be successfully recovered.

But it's at least a good start.

"Everything was expected to be the same during takeoff, and there were no problems with all the engine controls."

Seeing the Falcon 9 Improvements continue to move towards space, Musco finally had time to chat with Gryfin again.

"The last time there was a problem in the recycling process at the end, the most important thing now is to see if the recycling process can be carried out smoothly."

Gryfin wasn't that easy to fool.

Of course, he didn't really want the launch to fail, but he felt that it wasn't time to really cheer.

Naturally, Musco is also very clear about this.

So he didn't bother Gryfin anymore, quietly listening to the busy sounds of various staff in the command room.

Many people have fingers flying, quickly tapping lightly on the keyboard, confirming every detail.

"At present, the rocket has entered the predetermined orbit and is in a stable flight state."

"How's the propulsion system? Is there anything abnormal? ”

"The propulsion system is working well!" The engineer quickly replied, "All the engines are working normally, and fuel consumption is within the expected range." ”

……

Soon, the first stage of the rocket detached, re-ignited, and everything went smoothly.

Then it's time for the most critical stage of recycling, re-ignition.

With the successful completion of the re-ignition mission of the rocket, people's eyes began to focus on the launch site.

The launch site is carefully arranged, like a huge stage, waiting for the return of the protagonist.

Around the venue, spectators and staff waited nervously and excitedly, their faces full of anticipation and curiosity.

Suddenly, there was a dazzling light in the sky, it was Falcon 9, which was flying through the clouds towards the launch site.

Its figure looks particularly spectacular against the blue sky and white clouds, as if it is a heroic warrior who has returned to show its glory to the world.

As the rocket approached, Musco's heartbeat accelerated.

The atmosphere at the launch site became more and more tense, as if you could hear the anticipation and excitement in the air.

Falcon 9 descended slowly, its tail spewing blazing flames that contrasted sharply with the ground.

The flames illuminated the entire launch site, as well as the hopes and dreams in the hearts of Musco and Gryffin.

At this moment, the rocket landed steadily at the designated position at the launch site.

The entire launch site seemed to be boiling, with cheers, applause, and cheers one after another.

Falcon 9 stands quietly on the launch site!

The success of this recovery landing at the launch site not only makes it possible to reuse the Falcon 9 rocket, but also represents another major technological breakthrough for SpaceX.

"Dears, it's time to consider officially launching the Falcon Heavy research program!"

Musco danced with a group of staff members for several minutes before slowly calming down.

The successful launch of the Falcon 9 modification is a successful ending and a new beginning.

It marks the full rise of Falcon 9 and can compete head-to-head with Daystar 9.

In the next step, SpaceX will compete with the Daystar 9 MAX on the Falcon Heavy.

Even for the Starship project proposed by Daystar Technology, Musco is also preparing to carry out preliminary research within SpaceX.

Once the Falcon Heavy has been successfully launched, it is time to move on to the next step.

"Well, I'll officially hold a kick-off meeting for the Falcon Heavy launch vehicle within the company tomorrow."

"Aiming for a successful first flight within the next three years."

Dears felt that he still tried to buy the team as much time as possible, so as not to be too stressed.

"Musco, if your Falcon Heavy rocket can be developed, it will provide a new opportunity for NASA to cooperate with you."

Gryfin felt that he still needed to tempt Musco properly at this time.

In this way, he has a stronger motivation to promote the development of the Falcon Heavy rocket.

Otherwise, SpaceX's next focus will likely be on using the Falcon 9 recyclable rocket to launch Starlink satellites and get their Starlink as much as possible.

This matter is naturally important, but the development of the Falcon Heavy rocket is no less important.

In Gryffindin's view, the Falcon Heavy rocket has tremendous thrust and carrying capacity to send larger, heavier loads into space, which can meet many of NASA's needs.

Whether it's building a lunar base, colonizing Mars, or developing a space tourism business, the Falcon Heavy rocket can be a key force in achieving these goals.

This powerful carrying capacity will allow NASA to wean itself off the polar bear's rocket engines in the future.

Although the United States buys the engines of polar bears, the reasons are manifold.

It's not that America's engine technology just doesn't work.

Even though rocket engine technology in the United States is quite advanced, the engine of the Polar Bear is more competitive in price in comparison.

This allows the United States to choose a more cost-effective product when purchasing a rocket engine, taking into account the cost-effectiveness.

Eventually, the United States can reduce the cost of space programs to some extent.

If the Falcon Heavy rocket, a large recyclable rocket, is successfully developed, NASA's tasks in the future can be handed over to the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy to complete.

The cost is much lower than before.

This is naturally what Gryfin wants to see.

"We will definitely develop the Falcon Heavy as quickly as possible."

"Even we already have some preliminary design ideas for the Falcon Heavy rocket within our company, and we can refine it in the next step and then produce it."

The situation of Daystar 9 MAX provides a lot of reference for SpaceX's side.

Although innovation is very meaningful, when there is homework to copy, few people will refuse to copy homework.

And just when Musco and Gryfin were excitedly exchanging the situation of the Falcon Heavy rocket, Cao Yang on the Huaxia side naturally already knew the news of the successful launch of the Falcon 9 improvement.

The other party has been studying the rocket for so many years, and it is normal for it to be successfully launched today.

However, Zhao Siyu's mentality is not so stable.

"Mr. Cao, the Falcon 9 improvement has been successfully launched, and the next step is that Space X. will definitely quickly set up a Starlink system, which is a huge threat to us."

"And I guess they will start the development of a heavy rocket soon, which is also a threat to our Daystar 9 MAX."

"If we want to maintain the advantage of Lingxi in the global rocket launch market, we must get the starship out as soon as possible."

At this time, there is no need for Cao Yang to supervise, Zhao Siyu himself knows the importance of the starship project.

Whether Daystar Technology can gain a firm foothold in the high-tech industry is also closely related to the research and development of starships.

"The success of the Falcon 9 is indeed a huge threat."

"According to the data of our company's current internal calculations, although the launch tonnage of Daystar 9 MAX can reach three times that of Daystar 9, the cost is actually more than three times."

"In the end, if there is no special need for a large tonnage for a one-time launch, Daystar 9 will be enough."

"On the American side, it means that the improved Falcon 9 can already meet eighty percent of the satellite launch needs."

Cao Yang is naturally well aware of the significance of the successful recovery of Falcon 9.

But also, after today, Falcon 9 can be regarded as a full rise.

Although there are some gaps with the Daystar 9 in terms of performance parameters, there is no difference of order of magnitude.

"It's true, the rise of Falcon 9 is a huge threat to us."

"Originally, there were some users in the United States who inquired about using Daystar 9 to launch their own satellites, but after today, it is estimated that these potential customers will slowly disappear."

Zhao Siyu also sees the problem more clearly and thoroughly.

SpaceX, a pioneer in private space exploration enterprises.

It will also be Daystar's biggest competitor in the world.

Backed by their respective strong local markets, many people are optimistic about the future of both Daystar Technology and Space Exploration Technologies.

But different people have different opinions about what the competition between the two companies will become.

"It doesn't matter, the domestic launch demand has been busy enough for us for several years."

"In a few years' time, we have even more important tasks to do."

Cao Yang's current mentality is very stable.

As long as the sky doesn't fall, everything is easy to say.

Even if the sky falls, there are still tall people on top of it.

……

Compared with the calmness of Daystar Technology, the United Rocket and Space Corporation can't be calm.

After Groking returned to China, he held several meetings within the company.

Originally, it was to arrange some cooperation with Daystar Technology, but I heard the news of the successful rocket recovery test on the side of Space Exploration Technology.

This made Grotin's mood complicated all of a sudden.

Why did the United States and China develop recyclable rockets so smoothly, but they didn't succeed for so long?

"Dmitry, do you think the technical direction of our recyclable rocket project is wrong?"

The plan of Huaxia and the United States to engage in vertical launch of recyclable rockets is very different from that of United Rocket and Space Corporation.

Previously, Groking had always thought that their solution was the best, and that almost all parts of the rocket could be reused.

But seeing that their opponents are developing so fast, their own pace is a little unsatisfactory, and Grogin is a little anxious.

"There is nothing wrong with the direction of the space shuttle itself, and the Americans have been engaged in it for decades."

"Our recyclable rocket has some similarities with the Space Shuttle, but it will be cheaper to produce."

"This general direction cannot be said to be wrong."

Dmittli has now arranged a large number of people to work on the project of recyclable rockets, and if he admits that the general direction is wrong, won't all the projects have to be cancelled?

He absolutely couldn't accept this.

"But after the last launch of the American space shuttle in September 2010, no follow-up activities were scheduled."

"Not only are these shuttles very expensive to produce, but they are also not as safe as they could be."

"The design of our recyclable rockets is much more complex than that of Daystar 9 and Falcon 9, which means that no matter how hard we try, the final production cost will be much higher than others."

"And more parts and more complex designs, which means less safety."

"This is very detrimental to the development of our project."

When Groking went to China a few days ago, he had reached a preliminary cooperation intention with Cao Yang.

United Rocket & Space Corporation came up with a rocket engine to share with Daystar Technology.

On the other hand, Daystar took out the engine control system of Daystar 9 and shared it with the polar bear.

Both parties are satisfied with this cooperation.

In the past, the United Rocket and Space Corporation would choose to dig up the old recyclable rocket program from the archives and redevelop it, because it couldn't find a better solution.

But now if they have Daystar Technology's engine management system, they have their own relatively good rocket engines.

So as long as you refer to Daystar 9 or Falcon 9, and directly make a joint rocket 9 recyclable rocket, the difficulty is not so high.

Even the shell of the rocket can be produced directly from stainless steel, just like the Falcon 9.

The use of polar bears on stainless steel is very distinctive, and the supersonic fighters of that year used stainless steel as skin.

So related to stainless steel technology, they are not problematic.

Of course, these are only Grotin's own ideas, and they have not been officially discussed with everyone.

Originally, he had to struggle for a while, but SpaceX got all the improvements of the Falcon 9 and successfully completed the recyclable rocket project.

As a result, Grotin felt that he could not wait any longer.

Otherwise, the United Rocket and Space Corporation will lag behind its international counterparts by too much.

This is unacceptable.

"Although the structure is a little more complicated, we have a lot of ready-made materials for reference, and we can start to complete the first launch next year."

Dmitry's words irritated Groking a little, and he said directly: "If we use a mass-produced engine with a similar design structure to the Daystar 9 and Falcon 9, is it possible to have the first launch at the end of next year?" ”

The development of engines and engine control systems is the most time-consuming in rocket design.

If there is no problem with the parts of these two parts, the overall design is not a big problem.

Polar bears have a very deep talent accumulation in this area.

Even if it has been bloodletting for more than 20 years, it is stronger than 9 out of 9 countries in the world.

"If you simply design and produce the rocket for testing, the problem is not very big, but the first launch may not be successful."

Dmittli also knew Groking well.

When he heard this, he knew that the other party had already made up his mind.

At this time, it doesn't make much sense to continue to insist on something.

So he quickly began to change his thinking and consider developing recyclable rockets against the Falcon 9 and Daystar 9.

For him, the most important thing is that this project cannot be canceled.

If it is only a slight replacement of the product studied by the project, it is still acceptable.

"Even if the current project can be launched next year, it is likely to be difficult to complete the success."

"Even if it succeeds, there is no competitive advantage based on the current estimated cost."

"In this case, it is better to change the research direction and make changes while most of the parts of this project have not yet started trial production and the cost of silence is relatively low."

"If we continue to drag on, the budget will already be spent, and it will be too late for us to think about changing the subject of the study."

When Groking said this, Dmitry completely understood.

The United Rocket and Space Corporation has a budget for R&D every year.

Especially after the reform, it has become a complete polar bear state-owned enterprise, and the budget is even more important.

If the current recyclable rocket project runs out of budget and then comes up with a more frivolous product, then the problem is big.

When the time comes, it is not necessary to continue research and development, nor is it to study it with another scheme.

In a dilemma, he, the person in charge of the rocket project, may be pushed out to take the blame.

This is certainly not a situation that Dmitri wants to see.

"Grotin, it's still you who are far-sighted and see clearly."

"I think that while Daystar Technology is communicating with us about the technology of the engine control system, we can learn about the design of Daystar 9."

"However, their carbon fiber shells, we may be more difficult to learn, unless the other party is willing to sell carbon fiber products to us at a low price."

Dmittli is clearly preparing to combine the Falcon 9 and Daystar 9 schemes to form his own recyclable rocket scheme.

This is not a big problem for them.

And these solutions have been proven to be feasible by two companies, and they are developing them later, and the risk is very low.

Imitation is much less risky than innovation.

"It's impossible to sell carbon fiber products to us at a low price, so our rocket shell is made of stainless steel just like the Falcon 9."

"Other places can learn about Daystar No. 9, and it just so happens that Daystar Technology has also released a lot of information about Daystar No. 9, let's compare it, it should save a lot of time."

As soon as Groking said this, Dmitri couldn't help but add: "I just don't know if the information released by Daystar Technology has been specially processed." ”

"For example, the dimensions of a certain place, they deliberately marked them incorrectly."

"Or the proportion of some parts, they deliberately make it more special, and then we may have to take a detour."

Dmitri's concern is not unfounded.

The United States and the polar bears both did something similar, and both suffered from this.

"Aren't we going to share engine technology with each other?"

"In this cooperation process, we have a good communication and gain each other's trust."

"Anyway, we don't have much competition in this area, and Daystar probably doesn't regard us as the main competitor of their Starlink satellite system."

"So as long as the communication is good, I think anything is possible."

I have to say that Grotin's analysis is still very reasonable.

Even if the polar bear comes up with its own starlink, it is destined to be impossible to use in China and the world.

This has little impact on Daystar Technology's Starlink.

For Daystar Technology, the main competitor will always be Space Exploration Technologies.

So it's entirely possible that they're working with polar bears.

(End of chapter)