Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 329 Rocket Assembly Completed
Hu Jiangshan walked around the rocket engine several times and carefully checked every detail on the fuselage.

This is extremely necessary, not just looking for trouble.

Aircraft engines are very sophisticated equipment, and any flaw in workmanship may affect normal operation.

The jewel in the crown of industry is not just a casual remark.

Fortunately, this is manufactured step by step by an industrial-grade 3D printer. As long as the printing accuracy is strong enough and the material is good enough, there will be no defects.

But Hu Jiangshan would never take it lightly. He had encountered such situation in his previous life that he was fully confident but still failed many times, and the lesson was very heavy.

Hu Jiangshan examined for nearly an hour and his eyes were sore.

There is no problem with the rocket engine, and the next step is to test the rocket engine.

There is an engine test site inside the special tool facility, and it is underground.

This arrangement is very good, as it makes much less noise and can avoid disturbing people on the island or nearby as much as possible.

After Hu Jiangshan set up the program, the facility's robotic arm immediately started moving, transporting the rocket engine suspended in the air to the test site.

Engine testing is not easy. Hu Jiangshan simplified the process, but it is still not easy.

It will take a while to get the results.

If everything goes well, Hu Jiangshan doesn't plan to return to Hong Kong Island tonight.

There is nothing uncomfortable about living on Tenglong Island. You can enjoy a pleasant time and it feels like you are on vacation.

A moment later, the rocket engine was in place at the test site.

Through the monitoring images on the big screen, you can see the situation at the aircraft engine test field.

The engine test site has a large space, which is a cave.

Sea water was pouring into part of the cave, and it seemed that the water was very deep. The waves kept hitting the rock wall, making a rhythmic sound.

The nozzle of the rocket engine is facing a sea of ​​water, which can further reduce the damage and impact caused by the test run.

At this time, there is a pipeline connecting the fuel tank and the rocket engine, which can provide the engine with an endless supply of fuel.

This way, the test run of the rocket engine can be carried out very efficiently and with much higher efficiency.

Hu Jiangshan pressed the start button, and on the big screen he could see the rocket engine's tail nozzle begin to spew out black smoke, followed by flames. The flames grew bigger and brighter, and the smoke gradually disappeared.

This indicates that the fuel has begun to burn completely.

Immediately afterwards, the color of the tail flame changed from the original blue to orange-red, and several rings appeared in the flame, which was quite magical.

That is the legendary Mach loop, which means that the performance of this rocket engine is extremely powerful.

You have to know that this is just the engine of an experimental rocket. It only needs to be able to rise ten to fifteen kilometers into the air. It doesn't need such powerful performance at all.

But Hu Jiangshan is a top scientist, very good at developing engines and has rich experience. He can easily create very powerful power.

That is to say, this is already a very casual work, and Mach loops can still appear once it is running.

Hu Jiangshan adjusted the operating lever on the center console again, and the engine's tail flame began to swing up and down and left and right, with a significant range of change.

No matter how sloppily designed the rocket engine by Hu Jiangshan is, it has the ability to adjust its attitude, and it can be adjusted freely 360 degrees, which is a very powerful function.

Hu Jiangshan let the rocket engine continue running, stood up and went to the tea room to make a cup of coffee, then sat back in front of the console, drinking coffee while looking at his mobile phone, and occasionally glancing at the screen to pay attention to the operation of the rocket engine.

As long as the rocket engine can continue to run for more than three minutes, it will pass the test.

This sustained working capability can fully ensure that the rocket can be sent to the sky at a vertical altitude of more than ten kilometers, and can even be sent directly beyond the stratosphere to reach low-Earth orbit.

Soon, the three-minute countdown on the screen reached zero, and the rocket engine was still spewing flames.

Although there are some signs of burning on the tail nozzle, it is not serious, which shows that the material is of good quality.

Very good, this rocket engine that was built in a hurry is still very useful.

Hu Jiangshan pressed the off button, the engine flame gradually weakened, and then completely went out in a cloud of smoke.

The fact that an aircraft engine can run continuously does not mean that its capabilities are completely flawless.

Hu Jiangshan immediately called up the test data of the engine test run to check the power parameter change curve during the test.

Well, the power parameters performed quite well, and except for occasional fluctuations, they were basically within a controllable range.

At least it will be enough to ensure that the rocket is launched normally and the launch experiment is more than successful.

Now that the engine has been tested, the next step is to assemble all the parts to make it a test rocket.

This step is rather troublesome. After all, this is a full-size rocket and its volume is relatively large. The height of the rocket is about forty to fifty meters.

However, Hu Jiangshan also made preparations in advance and designed special vehicles in the special tool facilities.

This type of vehicle has an integrated AI system that can automatically complete tasks according to the degree, and can be regarded as a robotic engineering vehicle.

Although the functions of the construction vehicle are a bit rudimentary and were rushed out, there is no time to make it perfect at this moment; it will be fine as long as it can be used for what it is.

Once the space launch site is on track, Hu Jiangshan will take the time to upgrade these AI engineering vehicles so that they can adapt to various working environments and intensities.

Hu Jiangshan woke up the prepared AI tool vehicles and asked them to start the rocket assembly process according to the procedures.

This process is actually not easy. The assembly site is the maintenance and assembly plant of the space launch site.

Engineering vehicles will transport the various parts of the rocket there, and then they will be assembled inside until it becomes a complete rocket.

Fortunately, Hu Jiangshan didn't need to do any of this. He just had to sit in front of the monitor and watch. If there was any lag in the middle, he could solve it.

To be honest, Hu Jiangshan didn't feel relaxed either. After all, he still had to keep an eye on it and couldn't take a break whenever he wanted. It was no different from working overtime in the laboratory in his previous life.

This work lasted until the evening, and the last step of rocket assembly was finally completed.

Hu Jiangshan saw through the monitor that a full-size rocket was standing on the carrier rack in the maintenance and assembly plant of the launch site.

Although Hu Jiangshan didn't go to the scene to see it, he felt that the aura was amazing, like a giant.

The rocket is ready to go. All it takes is operating the carrier at the main control console at the space launch site to transfer the rocket directly to the launch pad outside, and then the rocket can be launched.

Hu Jiangshan stood up from his chair, feeling sore in his back and waist, and feeling dizzy.

Hu Jiangshan hasn't worked overtime so hard in a long time. He is a little uncomfortable with it. It seems that he has really regressed.

However, Hu Jiangshan's role is different now. He has become a boss and no longer a scientific researcher. Naturally, he doesn't need to work so hard or work overtime.

This is because the space launch site is still in the preparation stage and has not yet been officially put into operation. In the future, Hu Jiangshan will have fewer and fewer opportunities to do this kind of hard work, as someone will do it for him.

Just like the current semiconductor production line, it has now been completely handed over to Dr. Zhang Rui's team, and Hu Jiangshan has almost become a hands-off boss.

Of course, Hu Jiangshan didn't really let go and not take care of anything. Zhang Rui still had to report to Hu Jiangshan regularly.

Hu Jiangshan yawned and walked out of the facility.

It was already the late night, and the night on Tenglong Island was silent. No, to be exact, there was only one sound, and that was the sound of the waves.

The sea level has risen a lot, making Tenglong Bay look more magnificent, like a dragon's den and a tiger's lair. If it were an ordinary island, the sea breeze would be very strong at this time, and thinner people might not be able to stand steadily, but Tenglong Island is different. With the bay as a guard, the sea breeze is very gentle even at night.

However, the sea breeze is still a bit cold at night, and you will be frozen if you stay outside for a long time.

Hu Jiangshan saw that there were actually several yachts and sailboats parked in Tenglong Bay.

These rich guys really have a lot of free time and actually spent the night in Tenglong Bay.

Forget it, let them be. Once the restricted area of ​​Tenglong Island is officially established, these ships will not be able to enter even if they want to.

Hu Jiangshan looked at the sky. It was so beautiful. The air quality at sea was very good. The stars in the sky seemed to be within reach, and occasionally you could even see shooting stars streaking across the night sky.

Hu Jiangshan drove his electric commuter car to the big villa.

After a busy night, Hu Jiangshan should have been very sleepy, but he tossed and turned in bed for a long time and couldn't fall asleep.

Fortunately, Hu Jiangshan forced himself to lie on the bed for a while and finally fell into a deep sleep.

The next day, Hu Jiangshan, who was still sleeping, was awakened by a ringing phone.

The cell phone is ringing.

Hu Jiangshan felt a splitting headache and didn't know who disturbed his sleep, but he still took the phone and took a look.

【Caller ID: Peng Xiaojun】

Hu Jiangshan suddenly woke up. It was the boss of Starry Glory who called.

Hu Jiangshan sat up and answered the phone.

"Hello, Mr. Peng."

Peng Xiaojun said, "Boss Hu, how are you now? Are you busy?"

What could Hu Jiangshan say? He could only say he was not busy and that he was fine.

Peng Xiaojun changed the subject: "Boss Hu, let's cut to the chase. We have decided to send someone over. Can we go tomorrow? Or can you arrange a more suitable and convenient time?"

Hu Jiangshan thought for a moment and said, "General Peng, it can be done tomorrow. There is no problem on my end."

"Okay, then our people will go there tomorrow. You don't need to arrange for airport pickup, meals, etc. You just need to take them to visit the space launch site when the time comes."

Hu Jiangshan smiled and said, "General Peng, this is inappropriate. Your people are guests from afar. How can I not make any arrangements? You don't have to worry about this matter."

Peng Xiaojun didn't say anything. After all, they were all partners and acquaintances, so there was no need to be so polite.

The two chatted about some more details of the investigation, and that was about it.

Peng Xiaojun has been quite busy recently, and needs to meet a lot of people and attend many meetings.

Although commercial aerospace companies are private, they are still subject to strict management supervision. As a boss, you need to participate in many occasions, which is not easy.

Peng Xiaojun couldn't help but ask again: "Boss Hu, is the space launch site really ready? When can it be used?"

Hu Jiangshan smiled and said, "General Peng, don't worry, it will be quick."

"That's fine, that's fine."

Hu Jiangshan could sense that Peng Xiaojun was somewhat anxious and worried.

This is normal. After all, everyone in Starry Glory is eager to launch a rocket immediately, so Peng Xiaojun sent people over to inspect the launch site so quickly.

The next day, Hong Kong International Airport.

A flight has just landed.

This flight came directly from the imperial capital.

Fang Xiaoya got off the plane, picked up her suitcase and walked towards the airport exit.

Excluding Fang Xiaoya, there were five other colleagues who came to Hong Kong Island.

Among them is Tao Cong.

They are all employees of the startup commercial aerospace company Star Glory, and they came to Hong Kong Island to inspect an important facility.

No one looked relaxed, because this matter was very important to them and the task was arduous.

The team, led by Fang Xiaoya and Tao Cong, brings together very professional experts from Star Glory and is fully prepared and ready to go.

The team walked very close, like soldiers on the march.

Tao Cong asked: "Mr. Fang, should we go to the hotel first?"

Fang Xiaoya nodded: "Yes, the hotel has been booked, we can just take a taxi there."

Tao Cong nodded.

Fang Xiaoya has been here twice and is familiar with the place. She even booked the same hotel as before for convenience.

Of course, no one had any illusions about the hotel.

The hotel is actually quite expensive, but it is small.

This is normal, as hotels in Hong Kong Island have always been like this. Compared to the mainland, a room the size of a palm can be charged a sky-high price.

At this time, someone in the team said, "Didn't someone here arrange to pick us up at the airport? Do we still need to take a taxi to the hotel?"

Fang Xiaoya smiled: "Okay, they are busy too, don't bother them. We are not without legs or feet, and there are so many people coming, we can just go by ourselves."

Tao Cong also said: "Yes, Hong Kong Island is not that big, we will arrive soon."

At this moment, Tao Cong suddenly thought of something: "By the way, who is that Boss Hu in Hong Kong Island? I heard that he is quite young, right?"

Fang Xiaoya asked: "Manager Tao, who told you that?"

Tao Cong thought for a moment and said, "I really forgot. It seems that several people said so."

Fang Xiaoya said: "It is indeed very young."

At this time, another companion said: "I also heard that he is a handsome guy."

Fang Xiaoya didn't say anything. Thinking back to Hu Jiangshan's appearance, he was indeed very handsome.

Not only is he handsome, he also has a great temperament.

Fang Xiaoya has always had high standards, but she has to admit that her resistance to people like Hu Jiangshan is indeed decreasing.

In a blink of an eye, everyone has arrived at the exit. Many people can be seen welcoming guests here, and many of them are holding signs.

Fang Xiaoya glanced around casually and suddenly saw a large sign with the words "Starry Sky Glory" written on it.

Fang Xiaoya was stunned.

Someone pick them up?
(End of this chapter)