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Chapter 65: Basic Success

After the first-stage rocket body comes to a stop, the computer automatically determines that the recovery is complete.

The propellant pipeline valve opens, and the remaining propellant is automatically released into the air.

The low temperature of liquid oxygen and methane causes water vapor in the air to condense into small water droplets.

Tiny water droplets dancing together in the air form a mist, as if draping the upright arrow body in a hazy veil.

Having learned their lesson from last time, even though the rocket stood there quietly, no one dared to clap or cheer, for fear that they might accidentally blow the rocket off the screen.

"Slap! Slap! Slap! Slap!"

Li Ran took the lead in clapping and personally became the animal that led the applause.

As if awakened by Li Ran's applause, the crowd began shouting, cheering, and running to celebrate their success and vent their emotions.

At six o'clock in the evening, it was still light outside.

The rocket has been towed back into the factory and is undergoing detailed inspection.

Because the propellant used is liquid oxygen and methane, carbon buildup inside the engine is not severe, much less than that caused by liquid oxygen and kerosene.

As long as the engine passes ultrasonic flaw detection, it can be put back into use after a simple cleaning.

"Engine No. 1 passed flaw detection!"

"Engine No. 2 passed flaw detection!"

"Engine No. 3 passed flaw detection!"

"Engine No. 4 passed flaw detection!"

"The ground-insulating coating on the rocket body has a deep crack extending into the metal! The flaw detection failed!"

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The sound caused a great stir. Lin Yu, Wang Bing, and others stepped forward to personally operate the ultrasonic flaw detector to check the abnormality.

Soon, Wang Bing, combining his previous flight logs, deduced a conclusion: "The problem is with the heat insulation coating; it should be thicker here."

Lin Yu nodded in agreement.

Zhang Chengyuan sighed and said to the employees on site, "Speed ​​up and dismantle it by force; the arrow is ruined."

Song Xuewu, who was watching from the side, felt a little sorry for them and didn't understand. They had already retrieved everything properly, so why did they put it on the cutting machine?

"Old Song, I'm not as good as you at programming. Without your help, this R8X-05 universal rocket recovery control system wouldn't have been developed so smoothly."

Lin Yu used the cutting machine to ruthlessly cut the arrow in front of him.

"But you still have a lot to learn about manufacturing. Due to inadequate heat-insulating coating treatment, the metal in this area in front of me overheated multiple times at high altitudes, resulting in metal fatigue. It's fortunate that it was successfully recovered this time. But it absolutely cannot withstand the overload of another launch, let alone be recovered."

At 7:25 p.m., the news program reported on the rocket recovery, specifically noting that the rocket body was successfully recovered, but it was obviously damaged and could not be reused.

Subsequently, United Industries also officially released a statement at 8 p.m., confirming that significant damage was detected in the first stage rocket body after recovery.

At 5 a.m. in California, Elon M. and a group of engineers, including El-John, who had stayed up all night to watch the launch, received confirmation that the recovery had failed and were finally relieved.

However, the progress and achievements made by Joint One through high-frequency launches in just three months had already put Elon M. on high alert.

"El, I think we could increase the launch frequency of the Falcon 9, like United Industries, one per month. Is that difficult?"

"Our production capacity is more than sufficient, but we don't have that many orders."

"This is not something you should be considering, El. Besides, universities have so many research projects; they won't lack orders."

"Okay, you're the boss, you call the shots."

On September 29, the Biosphere 2 module successfully docked with the Tiangong-1 assembly in a "one-line configuration", forming a permanent "T-shaped" assembly.

For many astronomy enthusiasts, the night has become another new object of observation.

The National Day holiday is coming.

During this holiday, Chen Shu stated publicly that he had applied for annual leave to accompany his girlfriend on a trip.

Before leaving, Shen Zijie implanted a Trojan horse program into Chen Shu's phone for phishing.

Starting from October 1st, the young couple flew directly from Beijiao Airport to Jiangnan. After visiting Feng Manjie's parents, they took the high-speed rail south, traveling and having fun along the way.

Finally, we took a ferry to Hainan Island.

On October 15, the two returned to Jiangyang City by plane.

"How is it?" Chen Shu asked, somewhat nervous and apprehensive.

Shen Zijie patted Chen Shu and said, "Please accept my condolences."

Chen Shu slumped into his chair instantly.

It's confirmed!

"Oh, he's quite the romantic."

Seeing Chen Shu's distraught appearance, Shen Zijie sighed.

"I will discuss this with the military region leaders and General Li, so don't feel pressured."

In addition, after a while, we'll arrange a surprise event for you to make a contribution, and then you'll get a promotion.

This way you'll have access to highly confidential data; you can keep it safe as is and let them steal it.

"So fast?" Chen Shu was surprised by the company's efficiency. Didn't they see that the person was upset? Couldn't they give him some time to adjust his mindset?

"What do you mean 'fast'? It will take at least three to five years."

"Cast a long line to catch a big fish."

Shen Zijie waved his hand, signaling Chen Shu to leave.

Three days later, Li Ran suddenly posted a message on social media.

"On October 28th, the rocket recovery failed, so I did a live stream of myself washing my hair while doing a handstand."

People who were suffering from post-holiday syndrome were suddenly forced to turn on their phones by Li Ran and started watching the drama unfold.

"Without a breakthrough in heat protection technology, it won't work no matter how many times we try. Let's wait and see what Mr. Li says in his live stream."

"Why waste money on space instead of using it to save children in Africa?"

"Draw up a written agreement."

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Turning off his phone, Li Ran, who was in the factory, patted Lin Yu, who was inspecting the "Biosphere 3" module: "If it fails, you'll have to do the upside-down hair washing with me."

Lin Yu frowned: "President Li, the rocket project isn't just for me. How can something like washing your hair upside down be limited to just the two of us? Of everyone here, who can escape?"

"I've been experiencing severe hair loss lately, and the top of my head is almost completely bald, so I can't wash it."

After removing her wig, Wang Bing gently stroked the top of her head, adopting a sorrowful expression.

Lu Xiangwen, who was coordinating the inspection of the Biosphere 3 module, was dazzled by Wang Bing's bald head.

Even though he frequently travels here and has interacted with many people, he still doesn't get used to Li Ran and the others' unconventional personalities.

After clearing his throat twice, Lu Xiangwen interrupted, "Yesterday Lin Yu said the launch would be postponed to make way for testing?"

After putting his wig back on, Wang Bing replied with a serious expression: "Not really, our 8.5-ton cargo compartment will drain the entire carrying capacity of the United One."

The recovery experiment requires a certain amount of propellant to remain in the first stage of the rocket for return, which reduces its carrying capacity.

Wang Bing's change came too quickly, leaving Zhao Feng feeling disoriented, as if he wasn't the one who had been acting strangely just moments before.

With great effort, Zhao Feng managed to suppress a smile, then pointed at the massive object in front of him and asked, "So, when are you planning to send this thing to heaven?"

Upon hearing this, Li Ran said in a mysterious voice, "We asked Master Lian to calculate that November 28th is an auspicious day for setting off or traveling."