Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 1405: Chapter 667: Overlooking the Shuttle Process from the Helicopter_2

Chen Zeshu, of course, didn’t fall for the trick, as he completely ignored the bait.

Actually, Zhao Yi didn’t care about the lobster at all, since his estate was so substantial that he could afford the most expensive ingredients. He just found it amusing to make Chen Zeshu’s face turn dark. By now, the two of them could be considered friends despite their age difference.

With many technical leaders of the spacecraft project present, they began discussing the core component testing and also Zhao Yi’s work.

Zhao Yi was certainly not there just to observe, as he held the position of Chief Technical Consultant and was involved in the work.

His work was more important than anyone else’s: to conduct the final foundational audit.

Every team would submit related test results and experimental computational data, for which he was responsible for the final audit.

Only after all the results and data had passed the audit could they decide to proceed with the experiment.

Although he only dealt with the auditing of data, Zhao Yi’s work was the most important and carried the greatest pressure.

No one else would take on such a task.

If the experiment encountered problems due to data issues, it would inevitably be connected to the final audit team, effectively saddling them with a great responsibility.

But, Zhao Yi was not concerned.

Firstly, he was skilled at auditing data and was confident that he wouldn’t make mistakes.

Secondly, the spacecraft project was so massive, involving a vast amount of funding and influence, that nobody else dared to take on such a significant task.

Of course.

If there were no other options, someone would step up, but they would likely worry themselves grey or even be crushed by the pressure.

This was akin to a crucial dam project affecting the livelihood of the populace. The final audit was conducted by a series of personnel, rather than one individual or a small group. If a problem like a dam collapse due to raging waters occurred, who would dare to take on such a heavy responsibility?

To take on that responsibility, one could even say, would entail being cursed through the ages!

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As the testing date approached, international public opinion grew extremely heated.

Many media outlets reported on the latest progress, and numerous media members entered the spacecraft base, capturing and releasing images that sparked widespread discussion.

Leaks about the news further heightened the anticipation, "This experiment will be overseen by Academician Zhao."

"Academician Chen Zeshu of the fusion team is very confident in the nuclear fusion device, stating that the current device’s technology is nearing maturity and, if development continues, is likely to enter civilian use within no more than ten years." fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com

"Academician Zhou Qiping of the anti-gravity team states that the testing experiment will have no issues, and we can look forward to witnessing real shuttling on television."

"It has been revealed by insiders that the experiment will take place on level ground, and the live filming will be done via helicopter, which will provide a high vantage point to observe the entire shuttling process."

"This will be an incredibly astonishing experiment, and the process will be tremendously stunning!"

"We anticipate——"

While public opinion was fervent in discussion, senior leaders had already arrived at Space City and promptly inspected the spacecraft, taking interest in the preparations for the experiment.

At this point, almost all work was completed, just waiting for the scheduled time.

Zhao Yi began to accompany the senior leaders, inspecting every part of the project team, including the parts managed by other countries.

The core components of the spacecraft were independently developed and manufactured by the domestic team, while many other parts were delegated to different organizations and teams, with the domestic side only responsible for the final testing and acceptance.

The total investment in the project exceeded two hundred billion U.S. dollars.

The domestic investment hovered around eighty billion U.S. dollars, focused on the core components, securing a dominant position in technology-related aspects.

The other participating countries and institutions invested roughly one hundred twenty million U.S. dollars, and they would definitely not contribute funds for nothing. They had already reached a series of technical collaboration agreements with the domestic side.

Crucially, the domestic side was to open up the sale of compression materials at a determined time and provide related material and technical support in areas such as satellite and spacecraft development and other space exploration endeavors.

In addition, directly related to the spacecraft, institutions involved were allocated their own exclusive laboratories within the spacecraft. This means that when the spacecraft cruises or engages in other space activities, they have the right to send their scientific teams to participate.

Wait a minute.

Of course, for the time being, the spacecraft is still undergoing core device testing, and there’s still continuous time until it ascends to space. After this round of testing, there will be second, third, and more rounds of testing. During this process, the other parts of the spacecraft will be gradually installed, taking about three to six months.

Once everything is installed, the spacecraft will conduct a comprehensive test flight and slowly correct any issues found.

Only after many tests confirm there are no problems will a space test flight be performed.

The testing of the spacecraft is carried out step by step, with extremely detailed arrangements. Given the enormity of the project, no amount of care and meticulousness is excessive. The testing process is many times more complex than that of fighter jets or aircraft carriers.

If no major issues arise, the testing time won’t be too long.

"Ultimately, we expect that in one to one and a half years, we can officially proceed with the space testing,"

"Afterward, the spacecraft will carry functional small space vehicles and try to execute simple tasks, for instance, cruising and sending out ships to land on Mars."

Li Jin, the project leader, was explaining.

The senior leaders were listening and nodding, and couldn’t help but ask Zhao Yi, "Yixing, how is it going? Your small spacecraft won’t be delayed, will they?"

"Of course not."

Zhao Yi said, "We already have the landing craft, and now we are developing the transport ships and the manned spacecraft. We expect that within six months at most, we will see the finished products and even be able to sell them externally."

"Of course, if it’s allowed," he added.

The senior leaders also knew what he meant. Rules regarding the latest technologies hadn’t been set in very much detail and were often subject to discussion as issues arose.

However, related departments such as the Technology Section and the G Defense Department were conducting evaluations to determine what technologies could be opened up to the outside and what technological products could be sold. They even planned to develop the latest "Technology Security Act" and discussed future space exploration that might involve humanitarian issues, rescue, crisis response, and other relevant systems.

For instance, in the future, as the exploration of the universe becomes very frequent, there will definitely be spacecraft malfunctions or encounters with danger.

When astronauts encounter danger on Mars, whether to rescue them or not, how to carry out the rescue, and who will pay for the rescue costs?

What if it’s Yixing, that is, a corporate spacecraft?

Or a foreign spacecraft?

Wait a minute.

All these issues would be discussed later and definite rules would be provided.

Finally.

The time for the test had arrived.

Many people involved in the work went directly to the test site, watching the massive spacecraft from afar, behind the fences.

Ordinary workers and technicians could only watch from a distance, while some project leads and top technical personnel were permitted to enter the interior to witness the spacecraft’s ignition.

The nuclear fusion device had already completed its ignition ahead of time, and the sound could be heard from the perimeter, but because the sealing was quite tight, the sound was not very loud.

These sounds were mostly produced by internal electric motors.

The intense reaction inside the nuclear fusion device made no sound, primarily due to the "Anti-Energy Barrier," which insulated the energy, preventing most of the particles from escaping. The comprehensive sealing meant there was no sound emitted.

With twenty minutes to go before the test, several helicopters had already taken off.

Some were media helicopters, mainly responsible for filming, while others carried people who would watch the experiment.

Zhao Yi was one of them.

He boarded the helicopter with senior leaders, and they would watch the experimental process from the air.

Being able to see the entire shuttle process from the air was indeed very exciting.