The engine is the source of power for the spacecraft.
After the fast fusion held in Jupiter's Atmosphere Laboratory a few months ago, the second-generation spacecraft has entered the pre-research stage from the concept stage.
What needs to be done in the pre-research stage is to find solutions to problems other than engines, covering all aspects from the most basic structural design, materials, hull splicing, control systems, life support systems, weapons and equipment, and communication systems.
It can be said that without sufficient technical accumulation, there is no way to complete it.
However, because the most critical engine problem has been solved, the remaining problems are relatively less difficult.
Cao Chuan came to the laboratory, which had expanded to an area of 5 square kilometers.
A prototype ship called the Sun Class had been safely docked in the dock, and it was full of busy scientists, technical workers, and robots.
Fast fusion has extremely high space requirements.
The minimum length of the solar-class prototype ship is limited to more than 200 meters.
The prototype ship in front of him is 260 meters long, 45 meters wide, 70 meters high, and has an empty weight of 350,000 tons.
With a load capacity of 60,000 tons, it is already comparable in length to the Yamato-class battleships of the Kingdom of the Rising Sun and the Iowa-class battleships of the Kingdom of the Free Beacon during World War II.
When you stand at the foot of a huge spaceship, you will feel your own insignificance.
Even the Hengyue-class spacecraft next to you is like a child covered in the huge shadow of the hull.
Cao Chuan has heard private discussions among the spacecraft team.
What he has seen is not the limit of the second-generation spacecraft.
Considering the strong demand for space transportation, coupled with the further widespread use of composite materials and artificial materials, the research department believes that In this generation, if the speed of the spacecraft is controlled below 10,000 kilometers per second, it is enough to build a giant spacecraft with a length of 500 meters.
What is the concept of 500 meters in length?
Just 15 years ago, the world's longest seagoing ship, the Empire State Building, manufactured by Qi Shengguo, was just launched.
It was 480 meters long and weighed 600,000 tons.
It was specially used to extract natural gas.
Therefore, when he calculated the data and found that it was really possible, he couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
This time, the employees of the spacecraft team really went too far.
"Mr.
Report Consultant, so far, the prototype ship has been loaded with the most advanced fast reactors, neutrino communication equipment, gravity simulation equipment, carbon crystal computers and other latest technological products.
The completion level is about 50, and it is ready.
Maintain smooth operation at a speed of 3,000 kilometers per second.”
Hearing the report from the leader of the spacecraft team, the progress is quite gratifying.
In fact, most of these completed projects are technologies accumulated by East Galaxy for many years, so they can be transplanted to the second generation spacecraft so easily.
Next, such as protective measures against the impact of stars above 50 meters, new weapons and equipment that can take less than 10 seconds to deal with high-speed navigation, and space positioning technology after being far away from the star system.
These are the hard bones that researchers are most excited about.
Worryingly, including the overall spacecraft design, how to further integrate, optimize and streamline it is a key issue.
For ordinary people on the earth, it is difficult to solve the problem in a short period of time.
However, most of the employees of the spacecraft crew have been inspired by wisdom.
In fact, the people responsible for solving the problem are a group of "superhuman" scientists who solve the problem.
The efficiency of the problem is several times that of ordinary people.
"How much time do you estimate it will take to complete all the pre-research work?"
Cao Chuan looked at the long list of technologies.
"It will take about half a year.
Mr.
Consultant, after our discussion, this is just to ensure that the second-generation spacecraft can be put into practical application.
It will take at least 50 years to fully mature and integrate more technologies."
"Almost."
Cao Chuan felt quite satisfied.
This is the characteristic of most researchers.
They are down-to-earth and don't like to exaggerate much.
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At most, they dare to think.
"I don't know what else the consultant can advise."
Cao Chuan thought about it.
What he was more concerned about was the spaceship design.
On the one hand, such a complex design was no longer related to individual technologies and focused on integration.
On the other hand, the spaceship design not only represented the crystallization of science and technology, but also represented a The face and strength of the force.
"I should personally provide the design drawings of the first two spaceships.
Otherwise, I am very worried that the research department's aesthetic obsession will make the spacecraft extremely ugly."
Cao Chuan thought, and also thought about why there are no experts proficient in industrial design in the spacecraft team.
No wonder It seems that he has to take action himself.
He expressed his thoughts, "I will provide the drawings of the Sun-class prototype ship one and the sun-class prototype ship two to ensure your research efficiency."
Among them, prototype ship one corresponds to the 200-meter-long solar-class spacecraft displayed in front of him, and prototype ship two corresponds to the 500-meter-long solar-class spacecraft that the research department is still considering.
"I really don't know what to say."
The leader of the spacecraft team was a little surprised.
"Please ask the consultant to send us the technical information as soon as possible.
This way, we guarantee to solve the problem within one year."
"No problem."
Cao Chuan agreed, went back to the rules simulation, and came up with the design drawings of two solar-class spacecraft, so that he could quickly move from the pre-research stage to the research and development stage, and then from the research and development stage to the production stage.
"The first spaceship is 250 meters long and is called the Changyang class."
"The performance parameters are 280 meters in length, 45 meters in width, 70 meters in height, 350,000 tons empty weight, 650,000 tons load, 2,000 crew members, 30,000 passengers, and a maximum speed of 120,000 kilometers per second."
Generally speaking, it is similar to the existing prototype ship.
The difference lies in the more ingenious internal structure, which eliminates redundant structures, increases the utilization of space, and arranges functional areas more appropriately to prevent the occurrence of weak points.
“Now that the most critical moment comes, it’s time to style.”
Cao Chuan has his own preferences for the shape of spaceships, such as the shape of flying saucers, sea ships, pointed shuttles, and even the sci-fi polygonal shapes adopted by many modern warships.
He does not like them.
He prefers a classical style, with large rectangular majestic hulls, matched with a certain number of bridges, tower-shaped connectors, and sheltered overhead, which will cause shock, even if a lot of performance is sacrificed.
Otherwise, isn't it really funny to imagine that a spaceship that looks like a sea ship appears overhead?
It took one day to complete the simulation of the design drawings of the Changyang class.
If you look at the drawings, you will find that it is indeed the rectangular structure that Cao Chuan likes.
It is in the same vein as the Zhuyue class and the Hengyue class, but the difference is that it is taller.
In addition, this time he specially designed an area to display the Dongyinhe Company logo.
On the outer shell of the spacecraft, the area is 400 square meters.
It is made of special color-developing materials and even light-sensitive materials.
It reads "Eastern Galaxy Company" "5 words, no ogo, mainly because there is no suitable person to design it for the time being.
Besides, it is so straightforward, but the effect is not bad.
Cao Chuan couldn't help but think of some characters he saw in animations.
Their foreheads, chests, and backs of clothes were marked with big words "turtle" and "god".
Isn't it very common?
Why do they have to have ogo?
The second Yuanyang-class ship corresponds to the 500-meter-long spacecraft that the researchers have in mind.
"The performance parameters are length meters, width 120 meters, height 140 meters, empty weight 150,000 tons, load capacity 550,000 tons, crew 5,000, crew 150,000, maximum speed 6,000 kilometers per second" Based on the design purpose alone, the purpose of the Yuanyang class is to serve trade between planets and not to pursue extreme speeds.
Such a large load capacity is 100 times that of the Hengyue class, which represents a lot of unprofitable resources and products.
All have trade value.
After spending a day to simulate the rules, Cao Chuan rubbed his eyes and looked at the data, "The cost and time consumption of the second-generation spacecraft are increasing simultaneously."
"The cost of the Changyang class is 30 million merits, and the manufacturing time is half a year.
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The Yuanyang class is 200 million merits, and the manufacturing time is 2 years."
He could not imagine how much money they would have to invest in order to completely popularize the second generation spacecraft, even if No matter how many 1 million more people there are, we can't do it.
"It seems that the development of cities and pioneer lands directly under the East Galaxy must also keep up.
Otherwise, if only one second-generation spacecraft is completed every few years, the benefits brought by it will be greatly weakened
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