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Chapter 1705 - 896: Establishing a Joint Research Group with the Space Administration_2

Chapter 1705: Chapter 896: Establishing a Joint Research Group with the Space Administration_2

This indicates that the Space Administration indeed plans to achieve a manned Mars landing around 2035, but as Deputy Chen mentioned, it cannot be helped.

Such matters cannot be accomplished overnight; they require step-by-step progress and the overcoming of one technical challenge after another before they can possibly be realized.

"I think we should speed things up."

Ding Yue suggested, "By the time we achieve a manned Mars landing in 2035, America will likely have already established a complete base on Mars. Moreover, I believe we have the capability to tackle these challenges and accelerate our progress."

"Oh?"

Deputy Chen replied after pondering for a moment, with an expression that seemed to brighten, "I knew that Principal Ding wouldn’t come to me for no reason. Tell me, what ideas do you have? Did you get any inspiration after seeing the successful launch of Space Exploration Technology Company’s Starship One, or has your Mist City Arts and Science University, or your Feiyue Group’s Feiyue Aerospace, made any significant progress?"

Mist City Arts and Science University is quite capable of creating miracles!

This has already been proven in the field of lithography machines and chips. Deputy Chen, upon recalling Principal Ding’s proactive call at this crucial moment and his suggestion to speed up the domestic Mars plan, felt this indicated something.

This clearly suggests that Principal Ding has some degree of confidence.

"Deputy Chen, you’re overestimating me. There’s no significant progress, just some small project research. Recently, I casually invested some money to have our team conduct aerospace technology research, thinking that perhaps we could speed up the Mars plan by collaborating. After all, Space Exploration Technology Company’s Starship program has already begun, putting the pressure on us."

With these words, Ding Yue had already stated his position.

"Principal Ding, haven’t we discussed collaboration before?" Deputy Chen couldn’t help but ask, "Didn’t we fail to reach an agreement then?"

"Wasn’t the previous discussion about personnel mobility? Of course, I want to cultivate my own aerospace technology talents. Now, the issue is the research cooperation on technical projects, which can indeed be a collaborative matter. What do you think, Deputy Chen?"

Ding Yue said with a smile.

"Principal Ding, in which area of technology would you like to collaborate with us?"

Deputy Chen roughly understood the intention of Principal Ding.

There seems to be the possibility of not getting up early for no price; he wants to leverage the Space Administration to achieve breakthroughs in their Feiyue Aerospace’s private aerospace technology?

It seems he needs to be cautious and not fall into the "cunning" young Principal Ding’s trap.

"Rocket recovery technology."

On the other end of the phone, the response was very clear and concise.

The six words "rocket recovery technology" truly shocked Deputy Chen.

"Principal Ding, what did you say? Are you suggesting rocket recovery technology?" Deputy Chen asked in disbelief.

"Yeah, rocket recovery technology."

Ding Yue calmly replied, "Our Mist City Arts and Science University’s aerospace academy, along with Feiyue Aerospace Technology, are prepared to invest substantial personnel and funding into rocket recovery technology for the sake of Xia Country’s aerospace industry."

"However, I believe if we partner to develop rocket recovery technology, the efforts would be much more effective. What do you think, Deputy Chen?" Ding Yue added.

"If you’re also investing in rocket recovery technology, I think it would be like this."

Earlier, Deputy Chen was discussing with his old colleagues the critical challenges in rocket recovery technology in a meeting. The Space Administration has been researching it for several years but has faced stagnation. Many domestic aerospace universities have collaborated, yet many talented aerospace academics have joined the rocket recovery technology project team, and progress has not been as smooth as expected.

Will the involvement of Mist City Arts and Science University’s aerospace college and Feiyue Aerospace Technology make things better?

Or as Principal Ding said earlier on the phone, will they accelerate the progress?

The answer should be yes.

At least that’s what Deputy Chen thinks, because Deputy Chen has quite a bit of confidence in Mist City Arts and Science University’s aerospace college.

"So what do you think? Are you interested?"

Ding Yue asked with a smile.

"If we can collaborate to develop rocket recovery technology, then that would undoubtedly be great." Deputy Chen said excitedly, "Principal Ding, what are your thoughts? In this collaboration to develop rocket recovery technology, what do you hope to achieve?"

Deputy Chen knows that Principal Ding is a "businessman," and Deputy Chen even predicts that he may be Xia Country’s future "Eckx"!

"I just want our country’s aerospace technology to be at the forefront globally. Rocket recovery technology is a very fundamental technology for aerospace and space development. We must master it, and what I can do is explore a collaborative research approach between us to expedite its development."

Ding Yue’s tone was very sincere.

Deputy Chen could sense from Principal Ding’s words that he truly has a heart for the country’s aerospace industry.

Even if Principal Ding wants to develop Feiyue Group’s private aerospace technology, it’s still beneficial to the domestic aerospace industry’s development. Moreover, Principal Ding now proposes to collaborate with the Space Administration in researching rocket recovery technology, which constitutes a step towards significantly advancing the aerospace industry. This is, of course, predicated on the successful early development of rocket recovery technology.

The Space Administration’s plan outlines developing rocket recovery technology within five to eight years. By that time, it’ll be close to 2035, when preparations for the manned Mars landing plan will be rushed; time will be quite tight.

But if rocket recovery technology can be developed earlier, the Space Administration will have more time to prepare for the Mars plan, potentially allowing, as Principal Ding suggested, for the Mars plan to be moved forward.

"Principal Ding, our Space Administration would warmly welcome your collaboration. How about we agree on partnering for research into rocket recovery technology? When should we start implementing?"

Deputy Chen was eagerly prepared to finalize the matter, ensuring Principal Ding wouldn’t change his mind.

"It depends on when the Space Administration can have the rocket recovery technology research team collaborate with us."

Ding Yue said with a smile, "Our Mist City Arts and Science University, Feiyue Technology, are constantly prepared."

Ultimately, much depends on the Space Administration.

Mist City Arts and Science University’s aerospace academy is ready to select a group of skilled teachers and students in rocket recovery technology to join the Space Administration’s rocket recovery technology project.

This time, Ding Yue and his team are participating in the Space Administration’s project because rocket recovery technology hasn’t yet been established at Mist City Arts and Science University or Feiyue Aerospace Technology.

But it’s different at the Space Administration, where rocket recovery technology research has several years of foundational work.

Based on this foundation, if the top-tier students and faculty from Mist City Arts and Science University’s aerospace academy team up with the Space Administration’s leading rocket recovery technology engineers, they could overcome many challenges and ultimately develop the rocket recovery technology!

"Alright, I’ll make time to visit your Mist City Arts and Science University soon, what do you think?"

Deputy Chen was exceptionally proactive about this matter.

"Great!"

Ding Yue saw Deputy Chen’s enthusiasm and couldn’t refuse.

Rocket recovery technology, here we come!