Chapter 188 Magic, miners, the road ahead
Tang Xin has plans, which everyone has become accustomed to.
In fact, what everyone is more curious about is when he will be at a loss.
"Starting more than a thousand years ago, compass, papermaking, gunpowder, movable type printing, ocean-going sailing, etc., more than a thousand years ago, telescopes, microscopes, steam engines, photography technology, light bulbs, telephones, aircraft, etc., and in the past one hundred years, atomic bombs, computers, networks, satellites, DNA technology, etc., we will look back at history and find that human beings are constantly breaking through the limitations of organisms and the environment!"
Only Tang Xin's light voice echoed in the conference room, his speech was clear and calm.
"What is a pioneer? What is an innovator? Thirty years ago, in people's science fiction, wireless phones were used as a magical imagination. Today, if someone marveled at the forefront of the times, we must first be imagination, and secondly, the courage to break the rules. My plan is simple to say, develop alien resources!"
As soon as Tang Xin finished speaking, he clearly felt Feng Lingxi, who was pressed on his shoulder, shook all over.
Everyone looked at each other, and their first feeling was similar to Du Chengxiao yesterday, which was incredible and unbelievable.
This was the first time even He Yan heard that Tang Xin had such an idea.
Tang Xin patted Feng Lingxi on the shoulder and asked, "Do you have anything to say?"
Feng Lingxi shook his head.
There are a lot to say, saying you are crazy!
Tang Xin smiled and turned to walk towards the main seat. When he saw Zeng Xiaolong's round and fat face showing a dazed expression, he walked over and stood in front of him. He asked: "What about you? Do you have any ideas?"
Zeng Xiaolong closed his mouth and swallowed his saliva, and said bluntly without any worries: "Is this possible? I don't think it's realistic."
He probably expressed the thoughts of everyone present.
Tang Xin still stood before returning to the main seat, laughing and said, "Thirty-four years ago, US President Reagan proposed the idea of the International Space Station, and then it took ten years to complete the design of this plan. Twenty years later, the United States launched commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station. What is possible? What is reality? You a hundred years ago. You dare not imagine that there will be nuclear weapons. Fifty years ago, you dare not imagine that people can communicate face to face with people from all over the world while lying in bed.
.Ten years ago, when the US Presidential Department talked about the idea of alien immigration, it attracted ridicule from the public. But perhaps hundreds of years later, the earth cannot accommodate a sharp increase in population and cannot bear the consumption of resources. In addition to killing and plundering resources on the earth, people may only be able to survive outside the earth. At that time, future generations may establish a monument for the Department. Sometimes it is not the world that is crazy, but the sky you see is limited."
Dong Fucai frowned. He always felt that he was a person with avant-garde and open mind, but now compared with Tang Xin, he felt that he was too conservative.
He raised his concerns and said: "Dare to imagine is a good thing, but it must be based on the actual situation. Development is always taken step by step. There is no shortcut here. Is the plan you mentioned supported by realistic foundation?"
Tang Xin took his phone over, connected it to the data cable, and displayed the information on the phone in front of everyone through the large screen in the conference room.
Although he had been in jail before, it was just a hotel that was uncomfortable than home. He should do whatever he should do. He had time to think and imagine when he let Tang Xiao serve as acting chairman.
The information displayed in front of everyone is the current achievements of human space technology.
Since the first satellite launched by humans into space, the results in more than 50 years have been brilliant!
Pictures of three spacecraft appeared on the big screen. Tang Xin introduced in turn: "At present, only these three spacecraft can be carried into space. First, the space station, and the International Space Station, which is jointly built by sixteen countries in space, is considered the highest level. Second, the manned spacecraft was launched by the Soviet Union fifty years ago and entered space. However, the number of people was not large and the survival time was short. The USSR is developing more advanced manned spacecraft to explore the universe. Third, the space shuttle, which is a spacecraft with dual functions of carrying and spacecraft. At present, only the US space shuttle is put into practical use."
After saying that, Tang Xin was silent for a long time.
There is no reason why the United States is the only superpower on earth.
It can even be said that the United States rules the sky of mankind.
This is not only because the United States has the world's most advanced fighter jets, but outside the atmosphere, the United States has the strength of other countries far apart in terms of satellite weapon systems.
Everyone was waiting for Tang Xin to finish talking at once and then discuss it.
Tang Xin turned the next page and an image of a company appeared on the screen.
"This is a company called Planetary Resources in Seattle, America. It was founded three years ago. Since its establishment, they have been studying the carrying of spacecraft. What I think today is, I can tell you frankly. It is not what I suddenly saw in the sky. It is this company that inspired me. The purpose of this company is to build a spacecraft that can carry cargo and develop cosmic resources, but so far, there are no results. I want to acquire this company. With their scientific research foundation, we will get twice the result with half the effort. In order to convince you, I will tell you our risks and interests and risks first. If you are successful, this is an absolutely money-burning investment, but if you succeed, there are nearly 10,000 near-Earth planets. Assuming that a platinum rich in mineral asteroid with a diameter of 500 meters, what is the mining value? Three trillion US dollars!"
hiss!
Many people in the conference room were gasping.
When talking about science fiction, they were a little numb, and they immediately woke up when they got money!
Marx said in "Das Kapital": "With 50% profit from capitalists, it will cause positive risks; if there is 100%, it will cause people to be desperate for the law; if there is 300%, it will make people not afraid of crime or even the danger of hanging their heads."
Whether you dare to take risks is actually not the courage to make the decisive factor. If you are encouraged by courage, it is a fever.
An asteroid has a value of three trillion US dollars!
Nearly 10,000 planets near Earth, not to mention 10% are valuable. Even if 1% of planets are valuable, then it is almost one hundred planets, three trillion US dollars multiplied by one hundred...
The people in the conference room were all stunned.
After coming back to his senses, Tang Xiao's blood was boiling. The calmness he had learned some time ago disappeared invisibly. He asked excitedly: "Uncle. How much does it take to invest?"
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Dong Fucai's long-silent blood seemed to be boiling again, but he was still very calm.
"Don't talk about investment, Tang Xin. Let's talk about this operation process first. Asteroids have rich mineral resources, but you can't hire miners to go to alien mining in space suits and carry oxygen cylinders, right?"
Dong Fucai's question made everyone here burst into laughter.
Everyone couldn't help but fantasize in their minds about miners dressing on asteroids like they were dressed. This scene should be filmed in comedy...
Tang Xin also laughed so hard that he leaned back and forth. After he finally stopped laughing, He Yan pursed her lips and tried her best to hold back her smile and handed him a glass of water.
Tang Xin took a sip of water to moisten his throat and said helplessly: "I'm a god, of course it's impossible. Even if we have the conditions, someone must dare to take on this mining job. How much does it cost to train an astronaut just? What's more, you have to train a space miner..."
"Ha ha ha ha......"
The people in the conference room were almost laughing and breathing!
"Get back to the point, get back to the point."
Tang Xin pressed his hand and gestured, finally letting everyone stop laughing.
When we think of the theme that Tang Xin put forward is an investment with great profit, we can’t laugh at it even if we want to. Instead, it’s nervousness and excitement, mixed with expectation!
With a wonderful prospect, everyone naturally hopes that Tang Xin’s plan can be realized, and of course, it should be treated rationally.
"We need to develop resources for near-Earth planets. We do not rely on humans to go up, but on machines. In other words, the focus of this plan is spacecraft! First, there must be spacecraft that meets the needs. And there are a large number of them. Second, there must be detailed and targeted research. The most important one is the route to land on near-Earth planets or detect near-Earth planets! Dong Fucai, I will simply answer you the question you just now. Generally speaking, small near-Earth planets can be stored and transported back to the earth through spacecraft. Large ones require most spacecraft to land on planets for drilling, excavation, or even blasting division, and then transported back in batches. This is the general operating model of this plan."
After Tang Xin finished speaking, everyone began to discuss with each other.
Du Chengxiao turned his head and asked Jiang Jun: "Is it reliable?"
Jiang Jun smiled bitterly and whispered: "Listen to the storm!"
Chen Xiao was like an outsider, still smiling happily and asked loudly: "Tang Xin, you said just now that the most developed aerospace technology is the United States. You said that if we carry out such a plan, the technology field will be poor and blank. If the spacecraft is simple, then every country will fly in the sky! Haha, if you say that you will acquire a company, they will definitely not give you technology. This is their advantage, and it is also suppressed by the policy of weapons embargo. Aerospace technology should also be included in such regulations, right?"
Tang Xin said agreeably: "I don't expect to acquire a company and get the technology. If this is possible, then the United States will have no advantage at all. I bought this company mainly to get their research route plan to land on planets. Such a plan requires long-term observation of the location of space planets. The value of these information is unparalleled."
"What about the technology? We want to build spacecraft, can we start from scratch? I guess when we succeed, the alien minerals will almost be dug up."
Chen Xiao was so happy today. It was worth it to be so happy that he was busy taking a plane and a boat trip in the morning.
With Chen Xiao’s question, many people calmed down. The key is technology. Without technology, all ideas will be useless.
Such technology must surpass the current world level!
Everyone stared at Tang Xin, and he was silent, as if he was stumped.
But not long after, Tang Xin whispered: "Actually, I don't plan to work alone. From the considerations of technology, capital, manpower, and policy and resources, I plan to find an official cooperation."
Those who know Tang Xin showed a little surprised.
Find someone to cooperate?
It is probably the first time for every major project that Tang Xin personally hosted and took the initiative to find someone to cooperate with.
Chapter completed!