Looking at Musk's handsome face, Chen Yu fell into deep thought.
Elon Musk.
When mentioning this person, anyone who knew Musk could think of a series of keywords.
Tesla, SpaceX, Falcon 9, the real-life Iron Man, and... Mars colonization!
On various public occasions, Musk had more than once announced his crazy plan to send humans to Mars by 2024!
He would also establish a colony and allow human civilization to live on Mars.
Some people supported and praised this "delusion." However, most people still ridiculed and disdained Musk.
However, ever since Chen Yu found out about Musk's deeds, he had begun to believe in this "delusion."
A year ago, in order to argue with Li Liang, he had purposely analyzed SpaceX's development schedule and used it to support his argument.
This was also one of the few times Chen Yu took the initiative to learn.
In 2002, Musk founded SpaceX and announced to the world that he would design, manufacture, and launch advanced rockets and spacecraft. He would revolutionize current space technology and allow humans to survive on other planets.
Naturally, he received the same ridicule from both the government and the public.
In 2005, SpaceX had 150 employees.
However, SpaceX was still in the "preparation" phase and had yet to launch anything, not even a rocket.
At this time, some people didn't even have the interest to ridicule SpaceX, only contempt.
It was as if people in the 18th century were looking at the first car traveling at 4 kilometers per hour...
Following which, SpaceX, which had a history of six years, seemed to have finally risen to level 6, obtained R, and started developing at a frightening speed!
In 2008, the Falcon 1 rocket was successfully launched!
SpaceX became the first private company in human history to successfully launch a liquid rocket!
In 2009, SpaceX successfully launched a satellite into orbit.
In 10 years, the Dragon cargo ship entered low orbit and was successfully retrieved.
In 11 years, the company's market value exceeded US $1 billion.
In 13 years, under the criticism of the public and the United Launch Alliance, SpaceX successfully launched the medium-orbit SES-8 satellite.
In 15 years, the high-orbit satellite was successfully launched and the Falcon 9 rocket was successfully retrieved!
This was also the first time in human history that a used rocket was brought back to Earth in good condition.
The world was in an uproar.
In 18 years, a Tesla Roadster was sent into orbit between Mars and Jupiter.
In 19 years, SpaceX became the world's most capable and cheapest launch vehicle provider. It had practically snatched away the satellite launch contracts of America, China, Russia, Japan, and other major aerospace countries...
Now, the Great Falcon Rocket (BFR) had begun its design and construction. It was estimated that two cargo spacecraft would be sent to Mars by 2022.
In 24 years, a fleet of manned spacecraft will be launched and a large-scale landing on Mars …
Although Musk's dream of 2024 was a little exaggerated in Chen Yu's opinion, he had always believed that Musk could achieve this goal while he was still alive.
Now, however, Chen Yu planned to bring forward this date by three years and have humanity permanently settle on Mars, achieving planetary colonization!
To fulfill his and Musk's dreams.
It was also the dream of countless astronomy enthusiasts around the world!
After thinking up to this point, Chen Yu gave Musk a once-over and went straight to the point. "Friend, I've told you before. Are you interested in cooperating with me?"
"What cooperation?"
Musk was an extremely intelligent person. Based on Chen Yu's behavior and tone, he could vaguely guess the truth, and his body started trembling slightly.
"Mars colonization," Chen Yu said, smiling.
Musk's heart suddenly stopped, and his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
Hearing this, the other people inside the space capsule also looked at Chen Yu in horror.
This was especially so for the director of the Huaxia Aerospace Science and Technology Institution and the engineer from Russia. Their normal standing posture had changed.
"Mars … Mars colony?"
Musk clenched his fists and tried to calm down. He then said in a serious tone, "The kind of large colony?"
"Of course." Nodding, Chen Yu said, "A colony with only a few people or a dozen people is too small.
I have a water jet launcher and an Interstellar Portal. Naturally, I want to build a large one.
How about it?
Are you interested in such a cooperation? "
"Yes!"
Without hesitation, Musk said, "I am very interested."
"Good.
We'll agree on the cooperation verbally, then. I'll find some time to invite you to the Super Floating Castle to discuss the detailed plan.
For now, let's briefly talk about the establishment of the colony. "
"Please speak." Musk bowed slightly, lowering his posture.
"First, I will use the Interstellar Portal to connect to Mars' orbit and directly send a few of your reconnaissance satellites to search for water sources and suitable bases."
With a clear mind, Chen Yu said, "Once we find a landing point, we'll transport a large number of goods, equipment, and operators. We'll also build a series of buildings such as residential cabins, training cabins, research cabins, collection points, propellant factories, solar fission power generation modules, and so on."
"W-How long will your Interstellar Portal be available to us?" Musk asked the key question.
"Only twice."
Stretching out two fingers, Chen Yu said, "Once for the satellites you release, and once for the supplies you deliver.
This is more than enough. I can't be a nanny.
Earth's orbit and Mars' orbit synchronizes once every two years. It will be 2021 soon, and SpaceX only needs to wait one year for the Big Falcon Rocket to deliver supplies to Mars. This will be in line with your plan. "
"..." Musk fell silent. After doing some quick calculations in his mind, he gritted his teeth and nodded. "It's enough!
If you can let my company use the Earth Spray as well, we won't need to wait for the orbital synchronization.
We can definitely be self-sufficient in supplies. "
"Okay." Stretching out his hand, Chen Yu said, "It's settled, then."
"Thank you very much!"
Musk hurriedly shook Chen Yu's hand. Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he said, "I guarantee that we can build a colony city on Mars in less than three years!"
"M-Mr. King..."
At this time, the director of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Institution finally couldn't help but ask, "Can China participate as well?"
"Russia as well!"
"D-Does Google have a chance as well?"
"No. None of you." Waving his hand, Chen Yu said, "This cooperation has nothing to do with any of you.
Who told you to not be active in space exploration?
Now that you see a pure profit, you want to join in? "
Embarrassed, the donation group's three members looked at each other in dismay, not knowing what to say.
"Besides, there are so many forces around the world. How long would it take for me to open the door for all of you to release satellites, find locations, and transport supplies?
If you want to build a colony, just launch it from your own launch pad.
Whoever manages to build one will depend on their own capabilities.
"This topic ends here."
After saying so, Chen Yu turned around and looked out the window. "Oh? You can see the outside already?"
Hearing this, the five members of the bullet comment group snapped out of their daze and hurriedly leaned against the window to look at the scenery outside.
"Oh...
“perfect！”
"Hoo hoo hoo … (So beautiful)."
At an altitude of 70,000 meters, the Earth's arc was already very obvious.
The deep space above was covered with a glass-like gauze, sparkling and translucent.
It was so dark that one couldn't see the bottom.
The white clouds and the blue ocean below were like glistening jewels.
The two extremes resonated with each other, and their beauty surpassed that of words...
"It's almost time for the second stage of liftoff, right?"
Poking his head out of the window, Chen Yu carefully looked at the surging seawater below. He then turned on the livestream's radio again and said, "Sorry for the long wait, friends.
It won't be long before the second stage of liftoff begins. Once it ends, today's livestream will also come to an end.
There's nothing much to see about the landing. It's nothing more than opening the space capsule's parachute and landing normally... "
"Huh?"
Hearing Chen Yu's words, the old Russian engineer couldn't help but be stunned. Subconsciously, he asked, "Parachute?
This is an incomplete space capsule. How can there be a parachute? "
Chen Yu: "?!"
Livestream viewers: "?!!"
Everyone present: "!!!"