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Chapter 19 – Plan: Nuclear-powered rocket

A week later, Du Xingyu got a reply.

In Cao Liang’s office, he said: “What you said last time, after discussion and analysis in the bureau, I think there are a few points that are very relevant.”

“So this time, in view of your meritorious performance in rocket recovery. The research institute rewards you with three million in cash, which is not much, but the benefits are later.”

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

“That’s me, can I apply for my own research project?” Du Xingyu was overjoyed, and Cao Liang nodded slightly.

“In addition, about your desire to be a technical consultant for a commercial aerospace company… It was also approved above, which means to open up commercial aerospace and promote the comprehensive development of my country’s aerospace technology and commercial fields!”

“It’s great!” Du Xingyu knew that it was done!

“But I’ll talk about the ugly first!” Cao Liang reminded, “Your own job is still in the Rocket Research Institute, and you can have a part-time job outside. But you must do two things, first, not to affect your own work; 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 take them to the capital, or let them live in their hometowns. The bureau will contact the local authorities at that time. Department, protect them.”

“It’s in my hometown.” Du Xingyu even, his parents are used to staying in their hometown, and their work and social circle are also in their hometown. If they want to come to the capital, they will not agree to it in all likelihood.

“Okay, I’ll make arrangements when I go back.” Cao Liang said, looked at Du Xingyu slightly, and tentatively said: “I heard that many scientific research institutions in other countries want to communicate with you recently?”

“Yes.” Du Xingyu did not hide it, and said frankly: “I have nothing to communicate with them, and they will not tell me about their core technology.”

“Haha.” Cao Liang smiled, feeling more relieved, “That’s true.”

“Okay, I’m done talking about the rewards, you go to work first.” Cao Liang arranged, but Du Xingyu did not leave.

He curiously asked: “Anything else?”

“Leadership, it’s like this.” Du Xingyu said, “I want to apply for a 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 research 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 solutions are already very mature, and the same is true for others.”(Read more @ wuxiax.com)

“What I want to study is a nuclear-powered rocket!”

“Huh?” Cao Liang was taken aback, “Nuclear powered rocket?”

“Yes, nuclear-powered rocket!” Du Xingyu said of the rocket, with a straight back and a serious expression. “The rockets we use now are all chemical-fuel rockets.”

“This kind of rocket carries a lot of fuel every time it is used. It occupies space, occupies mass, has low power, and is very inconvenient for secondary use!”

“If you switch to nuclear fuel, the rocket’s power will be increased several times, not to mention satellites, even space stations and spacecraft can be easily sent to space!”

“Moreover, nuclear fuel has a longer service life. Now we have rocket recovery technology. Coupled with nuclear fuel rockets, the rocket can be used repeatedly and become a transportation and vehicle like an airplane!”

Nuclear fuel rockets are the most reliable kind that Du Xingyu found in the rocket research and development branch of the science and technology simulator.

No other pulse rockets and photon rockets can be developed and used now.

“Wait, wait, let me take care of it.” Cao Liang couldn’t accept it for a while, didn’t he want to develop rocket recovery? Why do you suddenly want to make a nuclear-powered rocket?

This is a big project, and whether the project can be successfully approved or not is still two different things. He can’t be sure based on Du Xingyu’s words alone.

The research on nuclear energy technology is of great importance!

“Xiao Du, are you a whim, or…” Cao Liang asked.

“I have carefully considered and demonstrated it!” Du Xingyu said, “I have written my plan!”

With that, he handed over a document.

“Huh?” Cao Liang looked through the documents, and sure enough, the necessity and feasibility of nuclear-powered rocket implementation were analyzed in detail above!

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

“For example, to go to Mars, if you use chemical fuel propulsion, it will take more than two hundred days, more than half a year! But if it is replaced with a nuclear-powered propulsion, it will only take 30 days, that is, one month. Can reach Mars from the earth!”

“This is why we can only use nuclear fission technology now. If we master nuclear fusion technology in the future, it should be improved!”

Cao Liang looked at the young man in front of him. He was full of spirits and talked freely. His eyes were piercing, and he used data and theory to describe the future of mankind.

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

“What you said is very reasonable, and I will look carefully at what you write.” Cao Liang said, “I will submit your plan. As for whether the project can be established, I can’t give you credibility. ”

“Well, thank you for your leadership.” Du Xingyu thanked him. He knew that if this project was established, the scientific research funding needed would be a few billions to start. It is indeed difficult to obtain such a high funding.

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

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

“Gong Du, congratulations, congratulations!” Some people met and called him not “Xiao Du”, but Engineer Du.

In the outside world, the reform of the space agency and breakthroughs in new technologies have also stirred the entire capital market.

Those giants have realized that space exploration and space commercial markets are coming soon.

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

The most discerning business tycoons put their sight on a piece of information, and the space agency will allow some scientific researchers to give technical guidance to commercial aerospace companies, including the legendary genius, Du Xingyu!