Hainan Island, Wenchang Aerospace Launch Base.
Under the blue sky and white clouds, the launch tower stands tall like a giant of steel, with the silver-white shell of the rocket bearing the large red letters "Ark One."
Next to the letters is a star ring encircling a simple sketch of a spacecraft, which is the corporate logo of "Ark Shares..."
"Fuel injection complete!"
"Rocket propulsion system pressure data stable."
"Navigation system signal reception is good, positioning accuracy ets requirents..."
Many technical staff are conducting final inspections below the rocket.
Inside the crucial engine, complex lines and precision instrunts are filled, with every detail showcasing the wisdom and power of human technology...
anwhile, in the launch control center, various data and charts flicker on the large screen.
The atmosphere in the control center is heavy with the tension before the rocket launch, aside from occasional whispers of discussion, only the slight noise of fingers tapping on keyboards from surrounding technical personnel can be heard.
Ark Shares' Chief Engineer, Cao Guoliang, is listening to the last pre-launch self-check report constantly coming through his earpiece.
Looking at the rocket standing quietly on the main screen, his eyes show a mix of excitent before the launch and a hint of subtle nervousness.
After all, this is Ark Shares' first comrcial launch mission...
Moreover, it's the first ti dostically that "reusable rocket technology" is being validated in a formal launch mission.
And the launch involves Baiyeji's very own first comrcial satellite...
From any perspective, the significance is imnse!
In fact, even Cao Guoliang himself did not expect this day to co so quickly.
Should be said, worthy of a private enterprise; their agility and efficiency are truly breathtaking.
Fast! That's the deepest impression this new company gives him!
Almost any request from the technical departnt, the headquarters' response is never delayed until the next day.
As long as they can advance the project, they seem completely unconcerned about how much money is spent, how many difficulties are faced, or whether profits can be made...
Having a boss who is both bold and generous.
Working here simply feels like heaven for researchers like them.
In his prior unit, it was not uncommon for it to take a year or two from project inception to formal launch.
Of course, there are reasons that the upper departnts provided a green light all the way.
Ark One is externally touted as independently developed, but aside from the crucial flight control system, almost all other hardware is purchased from the major aerospace systems of Country Hua.
Thanks to Country Hua's vast and mature aerospace industry system, large to the rocket body, small to a screw and bearing.
The completely established industrial chain and mature processes of Country Hua's aerospace industry complex make them the perfect premium suppliers.
However, aerospace-grade products are not sothing you can buy just because you want to.
There is certainly no shortage of support and approval from above.
In recent years, Country Hua has been fiercely catching up in the "reusable rocket" domain.
Aside from flight control systems and engines, other related technical bottlenecks have mostly been overco in the past two years.
All preparations are in place, only waiting for the right mont.
Coincidentally, almost at the sa ti as Ark Shares were established.
Country Hua unexpectedly developed "reusable liquid oxygen staged combustion cycle technology," allowing dostic engine technology to rapidly advance.
And leveraging previous solid foundation, they soon produced the first-generation "liquid oxygen thane reusable rocket engine!"
Combining it with Baiyeji's own developed "online planning guidance software..."
This gust of "eastern wind" directly completes the last two technical pieces of the "reusable rocket" puzzle!
What is the right ti, right place, right people?
Cao Guoliang feels as if Ark Shares have been divinely aided since their founding.
Whatever is needed gets provided...
Compared to those countryn engaging in arduous startups, it's entirely as if they're directly harvesting fruits...
He can only secretly marvel at Mr. Hu's far-reaching influence and incredibly sharp business acun!
"Right! Wasn't it said that President Hu would personally co to the site today? Where is he?"
Seeing all self-check items normal, and about to enter the formal launch phase.
Cao Guoliang looked at his watch, turned to ask the deputy chief engineer beside him.
"Oh! I've heard he's gone to the site, seems like he's filming promotional videos early."
"Is that so..."
Cao Guoliang nodded in understanding.
Unlike the previous mostly public-oriented units, market-driven private enterprises must attract investors and clients, promotional activities are essential.
Take Musk for example, besides being CEO of SpaceX, he himself inherently attracts topics and attention.
His tweet, the idol effect's promotional impact, is entirely comparable to advertising spends of billions...
Thinking about it, as an outsider, worried the promotional efforts might have errors, he put down the earpiece.
"Okay, you keep an eye, I'll go take a look."
"Alright, Mr. Cao."
...
Cao Guoliang arrived near the observation deck at the site, and saw several people seemingly journalists carrying caras and reflective boards, with "Ark One" as the background directed towards a hostess holding a microphone.
"Good afternoon, viewers. We are now at the Wenchang Aerospace Launch Base.
Behind is today's soon-to-launch, independently designed and developed dium-sized liquid carrier rocket 'Ark One' by Ark Shares.
Its rocket body diater is 3.35 ters, the total rocket height is about 49.5 ters, the launch weight is 219 tons, and the launch thrust is approximately 368 tons!
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