On 30 July, the United States announced that it would launch its first artificial satellite in low-earth orbit in 10 days, which would be the first time in the world.

This news did not have much impact, because most people in this period did not know what Sputnik was and what it was for, so naturally they would not pay attention.

However, for several countries with more advanced science and technology, they attach great importance to this news, because they have just started to study this area, and they have not even had a suitable application plan, and the United States is about to start implementing it! It's a bit surprising, so be sure to keep an eye on it.

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At four o'clock in the morning of August 10, at the newly built space launch site in Houston, the white two-stage rocket "Cupid E" with a diameter of more than 3 meters and a height of 31.2 meters was already standing on the launch pad, and the 40-meter launch stand next to it stretched out "two arms" to support both sides of the rocket; At this point, all the checks have been carried out, just waiting for the final launch!

In the underground command hall in the distance, Braun was staring solemnly at the rocket on the monitor, and ordered: "Let's start!" ”

Immediately, the staff behind the console on one side of the console shouted: "The countdown to launch begins...... Three, two, one, launch! ”

As the operator pressed the launch button, the rocket on the launch site was successfully ignited, and the huge tail flame was sprayed and slowly rose, the speed became faster and faster, and it quickly rose into the air......

All the staff and soldiers stationed in the entire base were looking up at the rocket that had lifted off until it flew high into the sky and gradually disappeared into the morning light, all of them were both shocked and excited! Was this a success?

In the command room, except for the report of the radar monitor, everyone else stood or sat silently, without making a single sound.

"Flight status ...... normal"

"The separation of the first and second stage rockets was successfully ......"

"Successful ...... of the second stage rocket ignition"

"Fairing Separation Successful ......"

"Successful separation of stars and arrows......"

"Satellites are in orbit ......"

"Explorer 1 successfully ...... into orbit"

It worked? It really worked! The command room was suddenly boiling, and everyone jumped to the ......

Braun let out a long sigh of relief, finally smiled on his face, turned around and hugged a few aides in celebration, walked briskly to the communications room, and dialed Washington......

The phone was connected, and Braun tried to calm his tone, and reported: "General Panson, Cupid was successfully launched, and Explorer 1 was successfully put into orbit......"

At this time, one of his assistants ran over and said: "Braun, I have received the communication signal of Explorer 1, and the transmission and reception are normal, the intensity is normal, and the operation is stable......"

Li Junhao, who was on the other side of the phone, heard all this through the microphone and said with a smile: "Very good, congratulations, Professor Braun, you have succeeded!" ”

"No, no......," Braun said hurriedly, "we succeeded!" Without your support and guidance, I would not have been able to complete this launch project...... Thank you! Thank you! ”

"Haha......" Li Junhao said happily, "Okay, it's good if it's successful." I'm going to get the test report in as soon as possible, and I'm going to ask the congressional guys for funding...... Do a good job! ”

"Yes, thank you, General!" Braun put down the phone, clenched his fists, raised his head to the sky, and was glad that he had chosen the right one in the first place, and after joining the United States, he met the wise General Panson, and finally fulfilled his dream!

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When the US Government announced that the world's first artificial satellite had been successfully launched, it immediately caused a sensation in public opinion, and many countries congratulated the United States while urgently launching their own space programs.

Of all the countries, the most anxious was naturally the Soviet Union, which did not send congratulatory telegrams, but issued a stern order from the top downwards, demanding that the rocket research institute in charge of aerospace affairs produce results as soon as possible, otherwise the relevant personnel would be held responsible.

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Li Junhao, who was sitting in the office, flipped through the latest intelligence summary sent by the CIA, shook his head and sighed lightly, the world is still on the road of the Cold War!

After thinking about the current situation, Li Junhao wants to retire a little, he has done enough, the current world power has been formed, before the arrival of the third industrial wave, mainly the Cold War between the East and Western camps, the United States and the Soviet Union on aerospace science and technology, the internal development of the economy of various countries, industrial adjustment, etc., there seems to be nothing that they can do!

As for running for parliament after retiring from the military, he doesn't want to, he doesn't want to get caught up in the kind of struggle for power in the Congress......

Well, after thinking about it, he thinks it's better to be a rich man, read books, maintain health, and travel, it's not good!

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At the end of the year, there was a great shock in the US military circles, and the 38-year-old chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Pan Sen, officially applied for retirement!

Many people in the political circles thought that he was going to step down from the military and enter politics, but Pan Sen then announced that he had no intention of running for election and retired home completely!

At this time, it caused an uproar, and the military and political circles, and even the two houses of the National Assembly have been retained......

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At the beginning of 1952, Li Junhao, who had resigned all his duties, left Washington with Xiaoyu and others, returned to Boston by private plane, and stayed in the newly built Duke of Boston Manor, and started his apartment.

Time has been passing away, but Li Junhao's influence in this world has not weakened, this is because he has too many assets, and he is the richest man in the United States and even in the world.

Until the arrival of the millennium 48 years later, many people are still looking forward to his comeback! Many Americans believe that as long as Duke Panson runs for election, even if he does not join any political party and runs in his personal capacity, he can be elected as a matter of course without doing any propaganda!

- Not to mention anything else, the retired personnel of the US military in the past half century, the economic circles in China today, the huge immigrant groups, the intelligence community, the judicial community, the police community, and other relevant voters will vote for him!

But Li Junhao still laughed at the noise of the outside world and did not comment.

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On March 27, 2014, the 100th birthday of Li Junhao, the Duke of Boston's estate was bustling, and at least 40 heads of government and representatives of the royal family gathered to send birthday wishes to him!

On April 1, 2024, after 85 years in this world, Li Junhao, who had just passed his 110th birthday, passed away in his sleep, and before that, his confidantes and close comrades-in-arms had already left, and he didn't want to be lonely anymore!

In the thoughts of flying into the distance, he suddenly realized: This time is the time when he left the original world, is this going back?

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