From black technology to super engineering

The space program is not a "secret" program.

It is a program carried out with great fanfare.

But all the technical details and ideas of the space program are secret.

And as one of the earliest participants and participants of the plan, Professor Horien knows... naturally not less.

Even Musk's controllable nuclear fusion engine has a lot of design and hard work by Professor Hollyn.

...

California, Hornso.

This small town in southwestern California has had a small population in the past few decades, only a few thousand people, small and beautiful, that's what it says.

However, since the relocation of the SpaceX headquarters, and especially the progress of the space program in the past six months, a large number of technical and engineering personnel have poured in here.

With the influx of these high-tech talents, Hoenso's business has gradually prospered, and there is quite a thriving scene.

In the headquarters building of SpaceX, Musk met Professor Dennis who drove more than 300 kilometers.

The two of them exchanged simple greetings, and then quickly headed to the assembly workshop.

"Is Professor Hollyn really...?" Musk looked at Dennis, but didn't say that word.

Professor Dennis still had a dusty look on his face. At this time, he didn't answer when he heard the words, but his face was gloomy.

To say "defect"...is definitely over.

After all, this is not a time of war, and freedom has always been the slogan of this country.

But Horin's identity is indeed a bit sensitive-he himself is the chief scientific advisor of the Controllable Nuclear Fusion Alliance, and has been undertaking the important task of promoting helium-3 fusion before.

Moreover, although Hollein clearly stated that he is not optimistic about deuterium-tritium fusion engines as ground-to-air space engines.

But for now, in order to complete the new "space hegemony", under the premise that the new technology and new plan are still unclear, Hollein still helped Musk complete the design of the fusion engine as much as possible.

You said, with his status and such a person, he left without even saying hello...

Is this a little too much?

Although Professor Dennis rationally believes that if the deuterium-tritium fusion reactor is really going to be engined, the Kuafu group on the opposite side has this ability, and there is no need for Huo Laien to contribute his wisdom.

But emotionally, Professor Dennis still couldn't accept the behavior of his old friend for many years abandoning the motherland and leaving.

Seeing that Professor Dennis did not answer, Musk stopped asking.

Two people walked into the workshop.

Inside the workshop is a huge, tokamak-based deuterium-tritium fusion "engine".

Its nozzle is composed of three nozzles with a diameter of about 1 meter. Although the overall injection area is only 1/5 of the Saturn V nozzle, thanks to the special design of the working fluid and the jet velocity of the fusion engine, its The design thrust reaches 2/5 of the Saturn V, that is, the take-off weight reaches about 1200 tons.

1200 tons!

Excluding the self-weight of the spacecraft and the engine, it means that it can carry 1,000 tons of cargo to the sky!

what does that mean? This means that it is 10 times that of the Saturn V - 90% of the take-off thrust of the Saturn V of more than 3,000 tons is used to bear its own weight.

Looking at the "engine", Musk's deep-set eyes immediately filled with spirit.

—even if it’s just a model.

Yes, after finishing the design, he specially made this 1:1 resin model and put it in the workshop.

On the one hand, he wants all engineers to look at this great masterpiece that is about to be born, and then arouse their enthusiasm for work. On the other hand, this will also become an exhibit in the SpaceX exhibition hall after the spacecraft goes to heaven.

I have to say that with such a well-crafted 1:1 model, under the light, even Professor Dennis felt a little shocked.

Naturally, not to mention those congressmen who are responsible for paying the money.

"How long until full assembly is complete?"

"It will take about half a year to complete a comprehensive engine order, and it will only take about a year to complete it." Musk put his hands on his waist, his eyes full of longing: "With it, I can send a group of people to the moon first. —and take them with the lunar return module, and then I'll go to Mars!"

Professor Dennis remained silent.

"Is there enough fuel?"

"Enough, we have received a large number of tritium orders for three-year heavy water reactors, and now the whole world has begun to retrofit tritium recovery devices in existing nuclear reactors."

Professor Dennis nodded.

He is responsible for promoting the construction of deuterium-tritium fusion reactors, knowing that under the current tritium breeding conditions, tritium is becoming more and more scarce and more expensive...

But how?

Expensive, because the previous prospects were unclear, and a large number of recycling devices were not built.

Now as the situation becomes clear... Tritium will definitely become cheaper in the future.

What's more, this kind of matter is related to the future of space, and even the fate of the country...does it need to consider money?

How much money did you spend for the moon landing and the space race?

In addition, the most important thing is that the current capital has begun to believe, or has a clear understanding-after they cannot get a share of the existing quantum computer + strong artificial intelligence, their future is only Above space!

And now it seems...

The road to space here is the fastest.

——This is also why, the departure of Professor Horin, who is deeply involved in the engine, will cause such a big reaction.

Even the base in Paocheng dispatched fighter planes...

Of course... dispatching a fighter plane will not help.

Because the opposite side also dispatched the No. 18 CV formation that has been guarding the South Sea, and even sent the latest stealth carrier-based aircraft to accompany it...

Unless it is really ready to exchange fire, otherwise, there is no chance at all.

But this also shows from the side how much they value Huo Laien... his old friend!

In silence, Professor Dennis looked towards the east, frowning.

"He should have arrived in HK by now, right?"

...

Flight TH687 landed slowly on the runway of HK Airport.

Professor Hollyn and his wife took the luggage together, and then walked out of the airport passage.

Because the name is for exchanges and travel, they didn't bring much, let alone their respective books and books. Even Professor Huo Laien put all his notebooks in the office in order to avoid unnecessary inspections. Come, but just bring a tablet.

Walking all the way to the exit, the mood of the two of them also changed from relaxed when they first landed to complicated and tense.

Seeing her husband looking around, Professor Petunia touched him: "Honey, your phone is not turned on yet."

"Oh, yes!" Professor Huo Laien handed the clothes to the clothes, and took out his mobile phone.

After canceling the airplane mode, it quickly connected to the network.

In an instant, countless missed phone calls popped up.

Immediately afterwards, the phone rang.

A gentle, intellectual female voice sounded in the receiver.

"Hello, Professor Huo Laien, I'm Aita, welcome to China."

Professor Huo Laien was slightly taken aback, and he smiled after a while.

When he looked up, he saw a huge signboard with his and his wife's names written on it.