Chapter 437 Invites new professor Zhang Wei to take on the role of chief expert! (Ch 437)

In 2008, the fourth launch of Falcon 1 entered Earth orbit.

NASA’s huge order of 1.6 billion US dollars relieved Musk, who was anxious about funding issues at the time, and completely revitalized Space X.

Allow Space X to trial, error and iterate.

Facts have also proved that after Space X received this funding, it entered the fast lane of development.

In 2010, the Falcon 9 made its first successful test flight. At the end of the same year, the Dragon spacecraft combination test was successful. The following year, the Dragon spacecraft with cargo was sent to the International Space Station.

2015 was the peak moment of Space X and a memorable moment in the history of the entire aerospace industry.

The Falcon 9 achieved the first-stage rocket recovery in history, and then recovered it in the ocean, shocking aerospace workers around the world.

Around this time, Xia’s aerospace industry was also gradually relaxed and opened up to private capital.

Since November 2014, the “Guiding Opinions on Innovating Investment Mechanisms in Key Areas to Encourage Social Investment” was issued.

To encourage private capital to develop, launch and operate commercial remote sensing satellites.

In 2015, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Finance, and the National Defense Science and Technology Industry jointly issued the “Medium- and Long-Term Development Plan for National Civilian Space Infrastructure”, which once again clearly supported private capital to enter the fields of aviation, aerospace, rockets, and satellites.

A large number of aerospace and private rocket companies have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, ushering in an era of financing and burning money.

Now, several years later, only one in a hundred private rocket companies survive.

This field has high requirements on all aspects of technology!

So high that it’s demanding!

But commercialization is too difficult!

Many companies have died before their technology was developed, and some companies are still struggling to survive but still find it difficult to explore a suitable business model.

Can a private rocket company compete with a giant like the Aerospace Corporation?

You can imagine how difficult this is!

If it is just a matter of technical difficulty, we can still catch up as long as we have sufficient funds.

As for the business model?

This is Li Yi’s company!

The richest man in the world!

His net worth is more than 100 billion US dollars higher than the second place!

Besides, Professor Zhang Weibin is Dean Li’s husband, so he knows Li Yi’s ability to make money.

In Professor Zhang’s opinion, if Li Yi wants to get involved in aerospace, he doesn’t need to consider the business model or whether he can make money.

Anyway, he has enough money to burn!

Burn to the end: ‘The last one standing is the winner’!

The business model and profit model will naturally come!

“Reusable rockets have greatly reduced the cost of rocket launches. The future will usher in a great era of space travel, and low-orbit constellation space tourism will become a reality.”

“In the future, space exploration, space mining, landing on Mars and the Moon, and interstellar migration are all possible… but they are a little far-fetched.”

“To put it bluntly, rockets are actually a form of transportation.”

“Unlike high-speed trains and airplanes, it is a means of transportation to the moon, Mars, and deep space!”

Li Yi talked with Professor Zhang Weibin and said that it was indeed a very good opportunity to enter the field of aerospace rocket launch at this time.

“This time, the acquisition of ‘Trajectory Space Technology’ was only possible because of your name, Master.”

Professor Zhang Weibin knew that Li Yi was just being polite, so he waved his hand and said, “Your acquisition of Trajectory Space Technology has nothing to do with me, an old man.”

“You are the richest man in the world. Huo Kaifeng values ​​your financial support more. It can retain the R&D team to the greatest extent, as well as your resources.”

At this point, Professor Zhang Weibin asked, “I heard that your company is going to launch several more satellites in the near future?”

“After the Xinghai Aerospace rocket is developed, we can complete the orders and tasks in this area ourselves.”

“There are indeed five satellites, which will be launched from the Wolseong Satellite Launch Center in a few days.”

The satellite launch this time was entrusted to SCI-TECH.

In fact, it can be seen from here that whether it is science and technology, science and technology, the Space Administration or the Ministry of War, or other companies… like Li Yi’s Xinghai Technology.

When it comes to launching your own satellite, the first thing that comes to mind must be the aerospace group’s subsidiaries: science and technology.

Under Xinghai Technology, the earliest express “Aishang Navigation” needs its own satellite to provide positioning.

Subsequently, Xinghai Technology launched more than a dozen satellites.

Provide positioning and navigation services to users in China, Asia, and even the world.

It also provides services to Xinghai Group, Yinfu Group, other companies, and even government and military departments.

Li Yi acquired “Trajectory Space Technology” and established Xinghai Aerospace Company. This business can be completely handed over to his own company.

Li Yi thought so too!

Acquired “Trajectory Space Technology” and established Xinghai Aerospace Company, which is capable of launching rockets and satellites on its own.

The future of aerospace will inevitably be a major development trend.

If Li Yi was just an ordinary person with a little money, he would not dare to get involved in aerospace.

But he is the richest man in the world!!

He even has the ability to ‘predict the future’!

To put it bluntly and rather arrogantly: the financial market is his ATM.

If Li Yi had no shortage of money, and he was only in his 20s, he would definitely get involved in the aerospace industry and pursue the stars and the sea, right?

Although it’s difficult!

But without a dream, what’s the difference between you and a salted fish? !

Li Yi also formally explained his purpose to Professor Zhang Weibin and extended an invitation: “This time when Xinghai Aerospace Company is established, I hope that Master can help take charge as the chief expert and recommend a person who can manage the company… You also know that I am not a professional in this field. All my companies are managed by professionals!”

The position of Chief Expert is not full-time.

I’m just holding a position and providing some R&D ideas.

If Li Yi’s company encounters some difficulties, he will consult the chief expert.

Professor Zhang Weibin is not only a professor, vice dean, doctoral teacher, and director of the Rocket Propulsion Key Laboratory of Yanda School of Aeronautics and Astronautics… he also serves as a technical consultant for the aviation industry and chief engineer of the Power Research Institute!

Having such a great person in charge can not only solve many problems for Xinghai Aerospace.

What’s more important is what the master brings: connections!

You can get in touch with many great people through Professor Zhang Weibin.

If it was just Li Yi himself, or Xinghai Aerospace Company itself that invited, the top giants in the aerospace industry might be polite when they saw that Li Yi was the world’s richest man and a wealthy sponsor.

In fact, it is impossible for them to join Xinghai Aerospace Company!

These top talents are basically monopolized by the state.

Either they are in the science and technology of the Aerospace Group, or in the Aviation Industry, the Space Administration, or the Equipment Department, the Rocket Force, etc.

For top aerospace talents, they become more popular as they get older, and there is no such thing as retirement.

Professor Zhang Weibin’s connections and contacts in the aerospace field are much better than what Li Yi can find and inquire about on his own.

After acquiring ‘Trajectory Space Technology’ and establishing Xinghai Aerospace Company, we are currently lacking a general who can truly take charge of and lead the company!

Professor Zhang Weibin did not refuse Li Yi’s invitation and agreed directly: “With our relationship, I can agree to be the chief expert of your company, but… you have to help the college!”

“Don’t worry about that. The school is my stronghold and has abundant talents. Whether it is Xinghai Group, Yinfu Group, or the newly established Xinghai Aerospace, they all need a large number of talents.”

“In the future, Xinghai Aerospace will cooperate with the school in the design and research and development of rockets, engines, satellites, etc.”

“I still need Master’s help, so please don’t refuse me when the time comes!!”

Li Yi seemed very polite!

But what he said is also true!

Many of his company’s technologies were applied by Yanda University at the first opportunity. This shows that as a top university, Yanda University has an attitude of accepting new things and new technologies!

At the same time, it is also a place where Li Yi’s company has found a suitable place for testing.

In addition to R&D results…in terms of technological research and development, Xinghai Group, Yinfu Group…and the chip semiconductor industry chain invested by Li Yi, all aspects of cooperation have cooperated with teams from various departments of Yanda University.

In addition, for many students who graduated from Yanda, their favorite company may be Li Yi’s company.

With the support of a top university like Yanda, it would be a real waste and stupid for Li Yi not to make use of it!

Especially in fields such as aerospace, talent is scarce!

By then, any capable student majoring in aerospace engineering at Yanda University will have no problem hiring them all.