News that the Falcon 9 failed to launch experiments using second-hand rocket multiplexing quickly spread, and media in the technology circle reported text news as soon as possible.

The live broadcast of this launch has not ended, and it is impossible for the broadcast to be closed halfway because of a failed launch. It used to be a frequent failure and was not so slim. After all, commercial private companies are different from countries.

Not long after, Elon Musk finally appeared, accompanied by media reporters who arrived at the scene to repay him.

Luo Sheng, who was watching the live broadcast, saw Elon Musk under the camera being interviewed by a media reporter. Musk was very calm and smiled lightly when he was interviewed, but the smile on his face seemed to be a bit forced and smiled.

Tang Xin found that Luo Sheng was as happy as a baby when watching the press conference. Sometimes she couldn't help but sigh that men only grow old but never grow up.

"The problem was initially concluded that it might be that the large impulse and heat entered the engine compartment, causing the central engine tvc to fail and eventually explode. However, it may also be other reasons. We will conduct further investigations on specific faults, but as long as the launch platform is not damaged, it is not too bad."

Speaking of this, Elon Musk added with a calm look: "Success is undoubtedly a great launch, and failure is also the best fireworks performance."

A reporter quickly asked: "Mr. Musk, do you have anything to say about the upcoming launch experiment of Star Arrow International in China in the future?"

Hearing this, Elon Musk cursed in his heart that these damn reporters really didn't open the pot, and said with a calm smile on the surface:

"good luck."

After saying a blessing, Elon Musk refused to give further comments on him and no longer answered the reporter's questions, and left the scene.

The $62 million fireworks show is really expensive, and this Silicon Valley Iron Man still has to go to the toilet and touch his tears.

It is impossible for Elon Musk to not feel sorry for him. He is not as rich as Luo Sheng. This time, not only did he not get the title of "being the first time that he successfully recovered a second-hand rocket, but also the launch success rate of Falcon 9 will also decrease, and for the commercial launch market, it will fluctuate with SpaceX in confidence.

The key is that he also expected that Luo Sheng, who had heard the news at this moment, would probably be very happy.

And this may not be the most uncomfortable thing about Elon Musk. The real pain is probably the launch plan of Star Arrow International later. He "blessed" Luo Sheng from the bottom of his heart, and he also had a fireworks performance during this launch.

This round doesn't count, let's start again.

Luo Sheng no longer paid attention to the subsequent live broadcast and put on his laptop. People in the early morning were in good spirits when they were happy. As for Elon Musk's blessings... Luo Sheng felt that this might have to be understood in the opposite way.

After all, this is a blessing from international friends. I dare not accept it, and I cannot accept it.

After a moment, Luo Sheng suddenly turned his head and stared at Tang Xin: "Next, it's our turn to carry out our launch mission,"

Tang Xin's shiny eyes turned and then smiled: "Are you sure the remaining fuel is enough for another launch mission?"

Luo Sheng nodded with certainty: "Just kidding, it's totally enough. Come on, don't be wrong with the launch window."

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As time goes by, news of the Falcon 9 second-hand rocket reuse recycling and launch experiment tragedy has spread one after another, and domestic netizens are also paying attention to this matter with a happy attitude.

The hot discussion of this matter inevitably shifted the topic to the next "Star Arrow 1703" launch experiment. Anyone with discerning eyes knows that Xing Arrow International and Spacex are competing in open and secret ways, and they both want to compete for the title of "second-hand rocket" for the first time.

Now Spacex has not made history, but has given the world a sky-high fireworks show worth $62 million, and is basically out.

But there is also a chance. As long as the launch of "Star Arrow 1703" fails, it is still unknown who will eventually fall. At present, it undoubtedly left a highly anticipated suspense for the people of the world, and also focused more attention on the live broadcast of the "Star Arrow 1703" launch experiment.

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The next day, dawn broke out.

In the safe area of ​​the launch platform, thousands of tourists have gathered at this moment, all of whom come with the same purpose, to watch the upcoming "Star Arrow 1703" recyclable rocket.

Some people use smartphones to shoot videos, but there are also some tycoons and photography enthusiasts. There are many cameras in the outer security area at this moment, just like long guns and short cannons. Of course, media reporters who come to the scene are indispensable, and domestic and foreign.

The launch is also live broadcasting for the world. Domestic viewers can watch it on Blue Star Video. The international and world's largest streaming video website, BV Video Network, also has an official live broadcast special channel for the entire launch.

It also includes other emerging live broadcast platforms that can be broadcast for free.

"Star Arrow 1703" will be launched on time at 6:57. At this moment, people in the peripheral area can clearly see "Star Arrow 1703" standing on the launching platform through a distance.

The overall height of this rocket is 78.5 meters, while its competitor Falcon 9 is 70 meters.

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The Star Arrow Heavy Rocket can deliver a payload of 25 tons to low-Earth orbit, 9.1 tons to geosimultaneous transfer orbit, and 4.6 tons to Mars orbit;

Falcon 9 can deliver a 22.8 tons of payload to low-Earth orbit, 8.3 tons of payload to geosimultaneous transfer orbit, and 4.2 tons of payload to Mars orbit.

There is no doubt that once the Star Arrow Heavy Rocket is finalized, its carrying capacity will surpass the Falcon 9, and it is called the first rocket in the world's active rockets.

In terms of launch mass, the Star Arrow Heavy Rocket is 885 tons and the Falcon 9 is 550 tons.

In terms of launch costs, the Star Arrow Heavy Rocket is slightly more expensive, at $68.5 million, while the Falcon 9 launch cost is $62 million, but the launch cost of traditional rockets of the same level is more than 30% cheaper.

Both types of rockets are recyclable and reusable. As long as the launch frequency and number of times increase, the average cost will be greatly reduced.

In terms of launch frequency, Falcon 9 can achieve a frequency of one shot a week, while Xing Arrow International's Star Arrow Heavy Rocket can achieve a frequency of one shot a day.

The launch frequency of a rocket is related to production capacity and demand, especially production capacity, which still needs to be maintained. The ultimate dream of reusable rockets is to quickly undertake the launch mission after the rocket is launched and recovered.

Xingjiang International hopes that its single recyclable rocket can be launched again within half a month, rather than more than nine months since the last time it was recovered.

The longer the cycle, the higher the cost. If you want to build a space ladder in the future, the launch frequency may have to be carried out every day. If the launch cycle of a single rocket is too long, it will either increase the time cost. If you want to save time, you have to create more rockets to launch in turn, which will obviously increase the economic cost.

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At around 6:25, Luo Sheng arrived at the flight control center at the launch site. Rows of staff were sitting in the control hall, all staring at their screen data, each performing their own duties and responsible for their respective work.

Everyone was very focused because this launch mission was too important, and everyone knew that the spacex next door had crashed, so it also gave everyone a warning.

Luo Sheng basically came over to see it. People who came to the scene were more of an attitude issue. After all, he was the big boss of Xingjiang International.

At this moment, the launch has entered the countdown within the last half hour, and the specific countdown scalar is displayed in the corner of the main screen of the flight control center.

Yang Jianan came to Luo Sheng: "Mr. Luo, do you know the news that the Falcon 9 launch failed?"

Luo Sheng nodded with a smile: "I saw it exploded in the live broadcast screen with my own eyes, it's a pity."

Pity?

Seeing that the big financial owner was so happy, Yang Jianan had to regret it with joy and understood it very much. After all, there is nothing more secretly pleasant than watching the competitors get defeated.

The essence of human beings is indeed to like to hurt each other.

However, on the other hand, Yang Jianan was even more worried. The old pressure dissipated with the failure of the Falcon 9 launch, but new pressure also followed. The failure of the Falcon 9 launch must have brought them new pressure.

It is worth mentioning that compared with the Falcon 9 Rockets, the appearance of Star Arrow 1703 is also very gene-shadowed by its own traditional rocket "CZ" series, and has a very obvious recognition of international rockets.

This is normal. China's aerospace technology is completely independent and independent research and development step by step. In fact, domestic aerospace workers also want to learn from foreign technologies and avoid detours, but they are all-round guarding against you.

The talents of Xingjian International are basically domestic talents. It is normal to have the shadow of the "CZ" series. Obviously, they are also completely independent technologies and have their own standard system.

Luo Sheng quipped, "Old Yang, I'll give you all the specific work on the launch. I'll wait for the moment of success to come, and then hold a media meeting to deal with those reporters. This matter is left to me."

Well, in other words, you can do things, just pretend, and everyone will do their own jobs.

It's old perfect.

As time passes by minute by minute, fuel has long been injected into the rocket, and all parties are ready, including a huge barge in the Western Pacific as a maritime recycling platform, and it is ready to communicate with the flight control center around the clock.

The star arrow fire launch enters the final countdown of 30 seconds.

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Chapter completed!