The Start Of Technology Live Broadcast To Build Rockets

Chapter 19 Plan: Nuclear Powered Rocket

A week later, Du Xingyu got a reply.

In Cao Liang's office, he said: "After discussion and analysis in the bureau, what you said last time is very pertinent."

"So this time, in view of your meritorious performance in rocket recovery, the institute will reward you three million in cash, which is not much, but the benefits will come later."

Du Xingyu listened patiently, and Cao Liang continued: "Your position has been upgraded from junior rocket engineer to senior rocket engineer, and you have the qualifications to independently apply for scientific research projects."

"That's me, can I apply for my own research project?" Du Xingyu felt happy, and Cao Liang nodded slightly.

"In addition, regarding your intention to serve as a technical advisor to a commercial aerospace company...it has also been approved by the higher authorities, which means that commercial aerospace should be opened up and promote the comprehensive development of my country's aerospace technology and commercial fields!"

"Great!" Du Xingyu knew that it was done!

"But I'll say the ugly things first!" Cao Liang reminded, "Your main job is still at the Rocket Research Institute, and you can have a part-time job outside. But you must do two things. First, it cannot affect your main job; second, Unapproved and confidential technology must not be leaked."

"I understand!" Du Xingyu agreed immediately.

Cao Liang smiled slightly and said: "After your position is promoted, your family will also enjoy the treatment of the family members of senior scientific researchers. You can bring them to the capital, or you can let them live in your hometown. At that time, the bureau will contact the local authorities department to protect them.”

"Just stay in my hometown." Du Xingyu even said that his parents are used to staying in their hometown, and their work and social circles are also in their hometown. If they want to come to the capital, they will most likely not agree.

"Okay, I'll make arrangements when we get back." Cao Liang said, looking at Du Xingyu slightly, and tentatively asked: "I heard that many scientific research units from other countries want to communicate with you recently?"

"Yeah." Du Xingyu didn't hide anything and said calmly: "I have nothing to communicate with them, and they won't tell me their core technology."

"Haha." Cao Liang smiled, feeling relieved, "That's true."

"Okay, I've finished talking about the rewards. You go to work first." Cao Liang arranged, but Du Xingyu did not leave.

He asked curiously: "Is there anything else?"

"Leader, it's like this." Du Xingyu said, "I want to apply for the new rocket research and development project now!"

"Is it the research and development of heavy-duty launch vehicle recovery technology?" Cao Liang guessed, "Don't worry, the institute is already preparing a research and development team, and you will definitely be indispensable by then!"

"No." Du Xingyu shook his head and said, "My previous technical solution is already very mature, and it will be the same if it is handed over to others."

"What I want to study is nuclear-powered rockets!"

"Ah?" Cao Liang was stunned, "Nuclear-powered rocket?"

"Yes, nuclear-powered rockets!" Du Xingyu said about rockets, with a straight back and a serious expression. "The rockets we use now are chemical fuel rockets."

"This kind of rocket needs to carry a lot of fuel every time it is used. It takes up space, mass, has little power, and is very inconvenient for secondary use!"

"If nuclear fuel is used, the power of the rocket will be increased several times. By then, not to mention satellites, even space stations and spacecraft can be easily sent into space!"

"And nuclear fuel has a longer service life. Now we have rocket recycling technology. Coupled with nuclear fuel rockets, rockets can be used repeatedly and become transportation and means of transportation like airplanes!"

Nuclear fuel rocket is the most reliable one that Du Xingyu found in the rocket research and development branch in the technology simulator.

Other pulse rockets and photon rockets cannot be developed and used now.

"Wait, wait a minute, let me sort it out." Cao Liang couldn't accept it for a while. Wasn't he going to develop rocket recovery? Why are you suddenly building a nuclear-powered rocket?

This is a big project, and whether it can be successful or not is another matter. He can't be sure just based on Du Xingyu's words.

Research on nuclear energy technology is of great importance!

"Xiao Du, is this a sudden thought, or..." Cao Liang asked.

"I thought and argued carefully!" Du Xingyu said, "I have already written the plan!"

As he spoke, he handed over a document.

"Ah?" Cao Liang looked through the document, and sure enough, it contained a detailed analysis of the necessity and feasibility of implementing nuclear-powered rockets!

"Nuclear-powered rockets must be developed. In the future, we will need to use nuclear-powered spacecraft to travel to and from the earth, the moon, and even to Mars!" Du Xingyu continued.

"For example, if we use chemical fuel thrusters to go to Mars, it will take more than two hundred days, more than half a year! But if we switch to nuclear-powered thrusters, it will only take thirty days, which is one month. We will Can reach Mars from Earth!”

"This is why we can only use nuclear fission technology now. If we master nuclear fusion technology in the future, we should be able to improve!"

Cao Liang looked at the young man in front of him. He was high-spirited, talking eloquently, and his eyes were bright. He used data and theories to describe the future of mankind.

For a moment, Cao Liang felt a little emotional in his heart, maybe, this is the future of mankind, right?

"What you said makes sense, and I will read what you write carefully." Cao Liang said, "I will submit your plan. As for whether the project can be established, I can't give you a confirmation yet. "

"Well, thank you, leader." Du Xingyu thanked him. He knew that if this project was established, the scientific research funds needed would start at several billion. It is indeed difficult to obtain such a high allocation.

However, Du Xingyu believes that this project will definitely be approved! The reason is very simple. The success of rocket recovery technology means the arrival of the era of space prosperity. If China wants to overtake in the space era, it must invest more resources and get into space before other countries!

…

The nuclear-powered rocket project was still under review and approval, and Du Xingyu became a celebrity in the Rocket Research Institute and even the entire space agency.

"Gong Du, congratulations, congratulations!" Some people no longer called him "Xiao Du" when they met, but called him Engineer Du.

In the outside world, the reform of the space agency and the breakthrough of new technologies have also made the entire capital market agitated.

Those giants have realized that space exploration and the space commercial market are coming.

Within a few days, the stock prices of relevant aerospace technology companies skyrocketed. Several domestic commercial rocket companies that were struggling to survive suddenly gained the favor of capital and were busy negotiating with investors.

The most discerning business bosses have focused on a piece of information. The space agency will allow some scientific researchers to provide technical guidance to commercial aerospace companies, including the legendary genius, Du Xingyu!

(End of chapter)