CHAPTER 1868: CHAPTER 977: READY FOR LAUNCH! (PART 2)

Previously, launching a satellite required a rocket to propel the satellite beyond the atmosphere, and if the rocket couldn’t be recovered after launch, a new rocket would be needed for the next launch.

This made the cost of rockets relatively high.

If rocket recovery technology is achieved, it allows the rocket to be safely returned to land without damage, and for future satellite launches, only refueling would be necessary.

This is one of the reasons why America’s rocket launches are highly competitive.

"Is everyone ready? We’re about to head out."

Ding Yue asked everyone in the chat group.

Huang Youjie: Almost.

Xu Bin: OK, I’m all set.

Ding Xiaoyou: I’ve been waiting in the underground garage for you guys already, seriously, you boys are dawdling.

Wen Ruohan: Principal Ding, do I need to come over?

Ding Yue: @Wen Ruohan, just wait for me in the underground garage.

Wen Ruohan: Alright.

About ten minutes later.

Ding Yue, Huang Youjie, and Xu Bin arrived at the hotel’s underground garage, where his sister Ding Xiaoyou and secretary Wen Ruohan were already waiting in the car.

A Feiyue Future New Energy F1 vehicle, the Feiyue F1 is the SUV version of the Feiyue Future New Energy vehicles, as cars generally come in both SUV and sedan versions to meet different consumer needs.

The sales of Feiyue Future New Energy vehicles have been very high globally, consistently topping sales charts every month, whether it’s SUVs or sedans!

Since Feiyue Future New Energy vehicles broke through overseas restrictions and started selling abroad, their sales have soared, even surpassing companies like Tesla.

This time, when Ding Yue went to the America-Canada-Mexico World Cup to watch the matches, he saw many Feiyue Future New Energy vehicles on the road.

This is why Ding Yue could become the youngest millionaire!

"Let’s go!"

After getting in the car, Ding Yue used the intelligent car system, Big White, to navigate to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and set off.

About half an hour later.

The vehicle arrived at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, where they were welcomed by staff from Feiyue Aerospace and the Space Administration.

After all, Ding Yue was the financial backer behind this rocket recovery technology experiment, and the Space Administration was extremely grateful for his investment in this area.

Because of Ding Yue’s investment in rocket recovery research, the Space Administration didn’t have to conduct its own research in this area and could directly collaborate with Feiyue Aerospace and Mist City Arts and Science University.

Ding Yue also expressed a willingness to collaborate in this area, working with the Space Administration on developing domestic rocket recovery technology as something he could do for his country.

"Principal Ding, this way please, Deputy Chen has been looking forward to your arrival."

The Space Administration staff invited Ding Yue and said.

"Okay."

Ding Yue nodded and followed the Space Administration staff to the entrance of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, registered at the gate, and entered the facility.

This is Ding Yue’s second visit to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

He remembers his last visit vividly; during last summer’s road trip back from the Western Region, they passed by the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, coincidentally during a rocket launch, so Ding Yue stopped to watch and chatted extensively with Deputy Chen about aerospace topics.

At that time, Deputy Chen proposed several collaboration projects, which Ding Yue didn’t agree to immediately, but he later committed to many partnerships in the field of aerospace.

For instance, once the rocket recovery technology experiment by Mist City Arts and Science University and Feiyue Aerospace succeeded, Ding Yue would closely collaborate with the Space Administration, offering his rocket recovery technology whenever needed.

Very soon.

Ding Yue and the group arrived at the main building of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center to meet Deputy Chen of the Space Administration.

"Principal Ding, you’re here."

Deputy Chen smiled as he came over to greet Ding Yue, saying, "It’s truly a day to look forward to; I never expected Mist City Arts and Science University and Feiyue Aerospace could develop rocket recovery technology."

"If others have it, we should too; as long as we’re willing to invest heavily and Mist City Arts and Science University trains talented individuals, there’s nothing we can’t achieve, right Director Chen?"

Ding Yue replied calmly.

"Indeed, Mist City Arts and Science University is extraordinary; the aerospace program has the potential to become one of our country’s top disciplines."

Deputy Chen nodded and said to Ding Yue, "If you apply, the Space Administration can support your school."

"Is that so?"

Upon hearing this, Ding Yue happily replied, "That would be very much appreciated, Director Chen."

"This is all thanks to your hard work."

Deputy Chen laughed.

Currently, Mist City Arts and Science University already has several top disciplines, primarily due to its prestigious departments. It would be great if the Aerospace Department’s program could also be recognized as a national top discipline.

"It’s just over ten minutes until it starts, Principal Ding, you arrived just in time. I heard you went to watch the America-Canada-Mexico World Cup?"

Deputy Chen mentioned.

"Yes, I just returned yesterday from America, San Francisco; the World Cup is important, but our rocket recovery experiment is even more crucial, so I hurried back to witness it myself."

Ding Yue replied with a smile.

"I’ve heard our national football team’s performance in this World Cup was outstanding; they’ve already reached the quarter-finals, congratulations!"

Deputy Chen chatted about the national football team.

"It’s our national team, congratulations to us both, hahaha."

Ding Yue responded with hearty laughter.

At this time, a manager from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center came over to report to Deputy Chen, and everyone in the hall was ready, preparing for the rocket recovery technology experiment.

This time, the rocket carries a satellite; while the rocket launch can ensure the satellite enters orbit successfully, whether the rocket can be successfully recovered depends on the experiment’s outcome, as it’s the first attempt.

The Space Administration has made two preparations.

The first is ensuring the satellite-carrying rocket can be successfully recovered and landed at its ground landing site.

This would certainly be a joyful outcome and what everyone hopes to see today.

But to be cautious, the Space Administration has made a second preparation, ensuring that if the rocket recovery technology experiment fails, the rocket debris can still land successfully, preventing other unexpected incidents.

Thus, the rocket recovery technology experiment is about to begin.

"Telemetry department ready!"

"Rocket monitoring team ready!"

"Refueling completed!"

...

All pre-launch preparations for the rocket have been completed.

"Pre-launch checks completed, all systems normal."

The final inspection was completed without any issues, reassuring everyone involved.

"It’s about to launch."

Deputy Chen said calmly to Ding Yue beside him.

"Can’t wait."

Ding Yue murmured, looking at the distant rocket on the launch tower outside the floor-to-ceiling glass window.

The rocket utilizes two rocket boosters, and this rocket recovery technology experiment aims to successfully recover those two rocket boosters.

"Prepare for launch, countdown begins in three minutes..."

"Prepare for launch, countdown begins in half a minute, 30, 29..."

The sounds of the launch preparation and countdown echoed in the launch center.

At this moment, Ding Yue felt a bit nervous.