Although I have long known the deep friendship between the People's Germany and the Republic, I was a little surprised when I really felt it.It is not a political welcome ceremony, not a tourist-style business attitude, but respect from the bottom of your heart that you are a comrade and half a compatriot. This feeling is really hard to explain in words.

As a young man in her early twenties, she obviously has no way to intuitively understand. Since the founding of the Albatross, the financial assistance of the Republic’s current currency of over one trillion yuan, the assistance of more than 200 industrial projects, and the assistance of tens of thousands of technicians and experts What is the concept of huge military aid and reconstruction engineering aid?Not to mention the various tangible and intangible help that the Republic has provided for a long time during the German Revolution and the previous crises of the Youth Party.

It is not an exaggeration to say that this is the direct export of at least half of the pre-war republic's wealth. This treatment of comrades can be said to be very sincere. It is completely two systems from the policy towards District 11. In exchange for the sincerity of the other party It's normal to treat each other.

Of course, from the perspective of interests, the Republic needs to have a stable situation in Europe, or to set an example under the new international order.But in any case, even if it is a decision based on interest considerations, friendship will eventually develop in people's long-term exchanges.

As a republican, especially an older republican, I should be able to empathize with this complex mentality.

When she walked out of the station and came to the square in front of her, her eyes lit up again.

The clean and spacious place in front of me is not comparable to the domestic sci-fi cities, but it is obvious that the newly built bustling urban buildings, the passing vehicles and people, the orderly order of the station, everything is so familiar, it is hard to imagine, the things in this country Large-scale wars are breaking out in both directions, and she has even developed to this level after the war when Europe has been hostile and isolated by the West for a long time, and has been ignored and squeezed out by Eastern Europe.

If you don't know, you probably think it's like walking in a second-tier big city in the pre-war republic?

Ren Lei even noticed that on the LED screen above her head, it was still promoting the aerospace project that Germany was promoting with all its might.

PS: One thing to say, I don’t know why, but I suddenly thought of the Kerbal space program. The black technology of the little green man is still quite outrageous. It feels like it is about 50 years ahead of reality?

Chapter 356 Space Competition on Future Earth

As for the distribution of the aerospace industry in the world today, the situation is obviously very peculiar.

The Republic now belongs to the theory, except for the large difference in scale. According to the technical level, if it can fully understand the huge technology tree of the halo world, it will be at the level of a second-level civilization.

The United States, on the other hand, gave up on continuing to develop aerospace technology due to its deviating scientific and technological system, coupled with the pressure of the rapid rise of the Republic and the strategic pressure of insect swarms from outside the atmosphere, and even the entire NASA has been neglected and funded in recent years. Beheaded.After all, it is said that technological research and development progress cannot compete with the East, and it has no political significance. Sending satellites into the sky is completely unfeasible for at least a few years before the Republic regains orbit.

It has neither political significance nor practical effect, and it is normal for NASA to be ignored.

Today, although the technical foundation—the technical inventory from ten years ago—is still there, the industrial capacity is obviously not as good as it is, and it is hard to say how serious the loss of the industrial hardware of the aerospace system will be in the case of the fall of the East Coast.

Regardless of the follow-up history of the United States, anyway, it will take at least ten years to recover after the war before the energy to engage in spaceflight. Spaceflight is still a money-burning thing after all.Even if it is a republic, today's military expenditure can be said to directly account for about 55% of the total military expenditure. Of course, the things produced are not the same concept as in the past.

The structure of the world's aerospace field before the war was also the strongest in the United States, and the Republic was catching up quickly. If the standards were looser, the European Space Agency could be added in addition to these two.

Then there is Mao Zi, who has been supported by Su’s legacy for 30 years, but as we all know, aerospace is a field that burns more money than the Air Force and Navy. widened the gap in the field.

In the end, of course, there are just enough players like District 11 and Third Brother. There is basically no aerospace industry at this level. Basically, they just hitchhike with the countries in front of them and serve as customers in the commercial aerospace market. kind of.

But now the situation has obviously changed. The two top players in the aerospace field, now one is out of the question and is not included in the rules of the game. The other has been stagnant for more than five years and suffered heavy losses. It will be difficult to recover quickly in a short period of time. come over.

In this way, the world's aerospace field is equivalent to a large system vacuum suddenly appearing, waiting for new countries to occupy the high ground of the system.

Although the universe is so large that it is almost infinite, space resources are definitely limited in this one-third of an acre of land around the earth.The simplest example, such as the frequency of the global satellite navigation system is limited, first come, first served, the United States and Maozi directly use the best L frequency band, and the Beidou of the Republic was one step faster than the Europeans, and finally grabbed it remaining bands.

Therefore, with the encouragement of the Republic's flight to the deep space of the Milky Way, coupled with the impact of this foreign invasion that put human life on the line, one can imagine how enthusiastic all countries in the world will be about the space industry.

It's just that fighting is still the first priority now, and those who have spare money, resources, and talents to engage in spaceflight are obviously very few.Everyone wants to be the leader of the new era, but objective reality does not allow it.

Like Russia, it can probably be said that the future can be expected, but with the bad domestic situation of the third brother, it is obvious that the future can only be said to be uncertain.

The majority of the third world countries are already very difficult just to survive. Of course, they are not eligible for admission. After the war, under the new order led by the Republic, let’s talk about whether there will be new developments.

At present, those who are seriously engaged in the space program are actually Japan, South Korea, Germany and Italy. The first two brothers have undertaken the high-end industries transferred by the Republic, and their economies have taken off rapidly during the rapid development of the East Asian industrial system.The last two brothers are because the Republic's assistance is really strong, and they face the threat of the insect swarm and the western world, so they have a strategic need in this regard.

These four countries have launched their own space programs, but with different purposes and scales.For example, Italy is a relatively limited one, perhaps inspired by the ideas of the Republic in the last century, that is, from rocket satellites to spaceships, all kinds of technologies strive to independently master the most basic, to ensure that they occupy the track first, and at least participate in the competition on the field .

The follow-up further development, such as super-thrust giant rockets and the ability to build orbital space stations, etc., will be released later. After the war is over and the domestic political and economic reforms are completed, they will develop slowly.

Obviously, among the four, the most competitive ones are Germany and District 11.

In terms of technical assistance received, Germany has more. After all, it is an idealistic country with a special relationship.However, District 11 has the geographical conditions of security and prosperity in East Asia. Germany is facing the threat from Europe from the Zerg and Western countries.

Therefore, Germany is stronger in terms of technology. After all, missiles and aerospace are not separated. The Republic's assistance to Germany for these military industries actually helped Germany establish an aerospace industry.As for the economic and security environment, District 11 is better.

Of course, there is another republic that doesn't care now, and what the traditional aerospace industry needs to consider is the difference in geographical latitude between the two countries.

The latitude of Germany is still too high. The Northwest Satellite Launch Center of the Republic was only in the early 40°N, and Germany was in the range of 48°N~53°N. This is for the rocket to use the linear speed of the earth's rotation to save fuel It is very disadvantageous. The Tanegashima Space Center in District 11 is at 29.6°N, which is in the same latitude range as the Yangtze River Delta of the Republic. This difference is still there.

Of course, when it comes to the post-war period, these four are all based on small countries, and they will definitely seek low-latitude launch sites, but that will happen after the station, and it is safer to place them in the country now.

The space program launched by the cabinet in January 11 in District 2036 is called "Basic Plan for New Future Space Exploration".

As one of the major powers in the pre-war world, one of the few countries that did not suffer from the devastation of war and social turmoil, relying on their already good aerospace foundation, the planning of District 11 is still very thoughtful, emphasizing the "I want it all".

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Chapter 357 Space Competition between District 11 and New Germany

From the space station, to the moon landing, fire detection, and deep space exploration, there are plans. There are many ideas. They also proposed to dock with the Republic’s orbital facilities to get supplies. "Rejected for reasons.

This is not specific, it is a general policy established in accordance with the basic principles of the new international system of the Republic in the field of space.That is to say, the Republic will undertake the obligation of maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the orbit, defending the common homeland of mankind in the solar system, and assisting countries in space exploration.

Including the equipment and personnel encountered by various countries from the space station operation to landing on the moon and Mars in the future, the Republic can help and rescue any problems encountered.

However, all of this is treated fairly. Whether it is Area 11, the People's Germany, the new Soviet in the future, or any other country, it is a standard treatment when it goes out of the atmosphere.

It will not give too many free-riding opportunities to specific countries. It is the same as the principle of the pioneers for the republic, independent and independent, and will not replace others.Otherwise, with the capabilities of the Republic, it is inevitable that some countries will complete projects that exceed the level of the aerospace industry that they should have, which is not good for long-term development.

This is already the position of the civilization of all mankind, and the policy should not be dominated by ideological prejudice. Otherwise, if you form cliques like the old Americans, the Republic can completely crush all the aerospace industries of non-UNSC core countries. In the atmosphere, the level of development in different parts of the earth in the future is really cyberpunk.

However, District 11 does have both a technical foundation and an economic foundation to do this. The comprehensive economic growth of more than 12% per year has brought about one of the few economic miracles in the world. The domestic faction is thriving. The space system of District 11 is buying the Republic’s old-fashioned rockets. On the basis of technology, the new H4A heavy-duty launch vehicle developed has a low-earth orbit capacity of 30 tons and a synchronous orbit of 15 tons. It is already a very good old-fashioned rocket.

According to its plan, at the end of this year, when the development of Zhiyuan Star in the Republic of China officially begins, the construction of the space station in Area 11 will begin. With a weight of more than 440 tons, it has surpassed the 420-ton class of the ISS.

It is said that the battleship Niyoda and Ms. will also go up to live as a symbol at that time, and visit the Republic's orbital fleet by the way, and in turn invite people from the Republic to visit the space station.

Obviously, the political significance behind the entire Yamato space station plan, from size and quality to visits, is very important.

Now, of course, we can’t grab the historical achievements such as being the first to go to the sky, the first to land on the moon, the first to land on fire, etc., but the first to carry out "space exploration diplomacy" with the Republic in orbit, this historical achievement can still be brushed. By the way, you can also show the world your close relationship with the Republic.

And it is said that the H11 series of super-heavy rockets made by the imitation CZ9 in Area 5 will make its first flight in the past two years. wave achievement.

In short, District 11 is now working very hard to advance this matter eagerly, and now there is an obvious upsurge in space exploration from the government to the private sector, and everyone from the elderly to the children is very concerned about the news related to the universe.Even the special photo ushered in the second spring, which brought O Valley, which had almost closed down during the economic crisis two years ago, back to life again. The so-called "new generation of salted egg superman" made a lot of money.However, the extragalactic galaxy is still too far away. If there is Lady Saffron in the M78 nebula, even if everything goes well, the Republic may have to climb the thousand-year-old technology tree to see it.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that it was during the previous orbital war. That battle really stimulated the people of District 11 right at the gate of the Republic. A heavy MAC gun or a Liaoyang-class frigate skipped over the islands, which was better than ten Hollywood blockbusters. The effect is not bad.

In the past, there were royal photographers who took photos of PLAN’s naval ships, but now people in District 11 take photos of the Republic’s fleet or orbital facilities in orbit, and then study their structures on the forums if they have nothing to do, as long as there is an equipment module Maintenance found out much faster than Yang Ma's report.

Compared with District 11, the German people's space enthusiasm is also quite strong, but they are in Europe and have just finished the Revolutionary War, so the environment is not as stable as District 11.

Of course, there is another key factor, that is, as a contemporary aerospace industry, the influence of the population base is also immeasurable.At present, Germany's population of 5000 million is less than half of that of the 11th district. Of course, the degree of excitement in the public opinion field is far less than that of the 11th district.

However, the People's Germany, as a country that has a close relationship with the Republic in the true sense, has a lot of technical assistance. It is reflected in the aerospace industry that related technologies quickly returned to the pre-war level and developed forward.

The space program proposed by the new German Space Agency is very familiar:

"Three steps" --

The first step is to fully grasp the basic aerospace technologies such as satellite launch, rocket recovery, multiple satellites with one arrow, and high-orbit satellite launch before 2038.

The second step is to fully master mature manned spaceflight technology and low-Earth orbit space station construction technology before 2043, and develop large rockets that can be used for manned moon landing payloads and Mars exploration mission payloads.

The third step is to complete the construction of a lunar orbital station and a small scientific research station before 2048, realize manned landing on fire, and carry out deep space exploration of the outer solar system other than Mars.

As Germany, whose industrial foundation has been smashed, coupled with the troubles of the war environment, it is indeed more difficult to start than District 11, but it is quite fast to catch up in this respect. It has been half a century, and the German plan is more than ten years, and this speed is quite fast.

If nothing else, it is true that there will be only a few major players in the Blue Star Aerospace competition in the future.

If there were any possible accidents, it would of course have to be the two craziest heavyweights in the space race during the Cold War.

To them, a lean camel is bigger than a horse.For so many years, the aerospace industry is still at the top of the world, and the United States is even more heavyweight. The technology has stagnated for a few years, and the lack of funds does not mean that no advanced technology research can be done. NASA is still tracking the Republic. Research Cyclone did something.

After all, technology, if you know that this technology is feasible, has important enlightening value in itself.

At present, what troubles these two is nothing more than the war and the domestic political situation.

PS: Two bursts, there will be more in a while.Speaking of the name of the space launch center in District 11, there is something truthful about it.

Chapter 358 Long Live Ideal, My Comrade

For ordinary graduates Ren Lei who pass by Germany, listening to the bragging of the German driver on the way to the embassy has nothing to do with graduation, but it has nothing to do with the friendship of the German people and their great strides towards the future of exploring the universe. His courage is impressive, not at all like a country that lost nearly 40% of its population in a long-term war. The pain of the war is still in the hearts of the people, but it is indeed full of vigor.

When the uncle driver heard that Ren Lei was a top student at the Central Communication Engineering University, he immediately became more motivated. He even used his mobile phone to find pictures of the space launch system under construction in Germany for her to see. As we all know, drivers are talkative. The uncle was full of hype and enthusiasm along the way, and those who didn't know thought he was using PPT to give lectures to Ren Lei.

Although Ms. Renlei wanted to say that she really didn’t understand the rocket system, what liquid hydrogen engine, liquid oxygen kerosene engine she had only briefly understood in high school, so she didn’t say she didn’t understand it. For her, it took time to figure it out. , but it's not necessary.

Although Renlei is excellent, she is not considered a cow.In the past, her roommate was most likely to be called the king of scrolls. As a leader among young people in this era, she is a top student at the Central University of Technology. Now she has been confirmed to be admitted to Renmin University of Aeronautics and Astronautics for a combined master's and doctoral degree. .Baoyan’s master’s research direction is Sean-Fujikawa Leap Engine. The supervisor is a big boss who works in the Institute of High Energy Space Physics Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. His original name is Lu Da. In order to aspire to conquer the Sean-Fujikawa Leap Engine, he changed his name to “Lu Guangda”, which means “reaching the speed of light.” ".

But hospitality is hard to come by, and Renlei is also curious about these old technologies, so she appreciates the achievements of a wave of German comrades in aerospace industry construction.It is worth mentioning that Ren Lei noticed that this German uncle’s mobile phone is also from the Republic, which is different from the personal implantable information terminals and wearable personal information devices that are everywhere in the Republic. It is still a classic fruit mobile phone. The shape that came down, but the brand logo is a ring.

Of course, this is not the principle of the ring, but the information equipment that the Transwarp Group is responsible for exporting as mentioned earlier.

The manufacturer is actually a joint venture between UNSC's 11th district and Suo Mou. The main reason is that the quality is really good and the price is affordable. Just like DJI, under the current world security situation, many countries directly use it as military supplies. In the end, it was acquired by Xinghuan Defense for production management.

The large-scale aerospace center planned by the German comrades is located in Munich, which is southeast of Germany, not far from the nuclear explosion site of the Central European War.Setting it there is mainly because the latitude is relatively lower, and then it is in the hinterland of the country, with Italy in the south, so it will be much safer.

It occupies a large area and occupies a large area directly southeast of Munich.The first phase of the project has a total of 8 launch stations. The No. 1 large station can accommodate the launch of a large rocket of the tonnage of the Fat Five, and then some small and medium-sized rocket stations. The second phase will be expanded to 12 stations.

Although it has a close relationship with the Republic, weather forecasting, geological monitoring, civil communication signal relay, etc. can be obtained through cooperation with the Republic, but military signals and scientific research still need to launch satellites by itself. This is the Republic's promise not to assist any country. It is a matter of principle to obtain advanced space military capabilities and peacefully use near-Earth space.

At the same time, due to the lack of ground radar stations in the western hemisphere, there is also an offshore survey ship named "Youth" under construction, which performs tasks such as relaying signals and rocket attitude control.

In the North Sea, there are still large-scale mobile launch platforms under construction. The goal is to quickly respond and launch small and medium-sized solid rockets at low cost, which is the positioning of the Republic’s previous Kuaizhou series.

As for Germany's large rockets, they benefited from the assistance of a large number of missiles and related industrial technologies of the Republic. Not only did they have the technology, but they also trained a large number of related talents for Germany. The starting point was the level of the 921 rockets of the Republic, with a take-off weight of more than 2000 tons. The three-and-a-half-stage configuration, the low-earth orbit has a capacity of 70 tons, and the earth-moon transfer orbit has a capacity of 27 tons. This starting point is quite high. The existing H11 in Area 4 is really not comparable, and the H5 rocket must be used to surpass it.

In general, the new German space industry, which started from the ruins, faces far more difficulties than District 11, but the enthusiasm has not diminished in the slightest. The relevant investment and construction preparations have been fully launched. The first-mover advantage of District 11 is It's been two years.

After seeing and hearing along the way, for Renlei, the biggest gain is of course not being inspired for her graduation practice report, but actually feeling a kind of power called "ideal" and "enthusiasm".

This is a social atmosphere shared by the core countries of the UNSC. She grew up in a republic that is developing exponentially all the way since she was a child. For Renlei, a bright future and the future of the stars are a matter of course.As for foreign countries, it is the first time for her to have a deep understanding of countries that also have beautiful ideals.

Regardless of the advanced level of development, the glory of a country that is supported by the people and guided by correct ideals is self-evident.

For the new generation in China, when the Republic is developing at a high speed, it is one thing to overcome the superiority towards domestic laborers who are somewhat unable to keep up with the rapid development of society, but it is even more difficult to overcome the superiority towards the vast majority of people abroad.

Even if it is researching the super-light engine, it cannot go beyond the masses. This is the source and foundation of the idealistic power that the Republic can maintain its cohesion and develop from this invasion crisis.

The pioneers only provided the scientific and technological information itself, and what really made the Republic develop steadily and become strong while fighting the war is its own independent exploration, as well as the value created by the people's production activities and their active participation in the army.

This is probably the point that this kind of practice is more important for higher education students in the contemporary Republic. It is better to learn professional knowledge, but it comes from the education of the masses, and they understand that the work they are doing is for the happiness of most people. It is even more important to be able to realize this.

For Renlei, along the way, she saw the prairie of Central Asia, the clouds of war in Eastern Europe, the turmoil of the Russian Revolution, and the vitality of New Germany. Countless people from all walks of life, including such German uncle drivers, indeed have a deep understanding of the ultimate goal of learning, the "people's cause", which they have been told countless times in school.

Seeing that the embassy of the Republic is about to arrive, the red flag flying against the night wind on the top of the building is very bright, which is the same feeling as the enthusiasm of the German comrades I saw today.

Suddenly, Comrade Renlei seemed to understand what many people said to her today, "Welcome to my second hometown", meant what it meant.There are indeed many similarities here.

Ren Lei's heart moved, and a smile hung on the corner of her mouth. Before packing her things, she patted the uncle on the shoulder and handed him the phone.

"How? My comrade? It's not finished yet, but my son is building and working there, and I'm proud of him!"

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