"These are the names of those who have publicly expressed their desire to participate in the International Lunar Research Station project. Based on the existing data, the popularity and support rate of this project is much higher than that of the original International Space Station."

In an office at NASA headquarters in Houston, Texas, Setway handed a document to Bolsons on his desk.

At the same time, briefly report the situation.

The Chinese side held a summary report meeting a few days ago and announced its own space plan for the next stage on the spot.

The most anticipated of these is the International Lunar Research Station project.

This is equivalent to the first human settlement on an extraterrestrial planet, and has very high research significance.

Although the difficulty is much higher than landing on the moon, it is an almost impossible space project for other overseas space agencies.

But who can refuse to hug someone's thighs?

The key is that if someone else takes the lead, people may not believe it.

I think there is a high chance that this project will not succeed.

So I dare not join rashly.

But China has already proved through practical actions that they possess the most advanced aerospace technology in the world.

And a whole new generation of spacecraft.

Coupled with the country's strong support for the development of the aerospace industry, we can basically see that the probability of the project's success is very high.

This is undoubtedly a temptation that is hard to resist for countries with limited development of space technology.

Moreover, even if we fail to build a lunar research station, we can still send our astronauts to the moon using the Long March 10 and Mengzhou manned spacecraft, which is a good project that will not be a loss.

Bolsons has been very depressed about this matter these days, especially when he saw that his former partner also chose the lunar research station, he suddenly felt like cursing.

It can only be said that from the moment the other side completed the moon landing, the world's space situation has quietly changed.

How ambitious they were when they proposed to build the International Space Station.

I never thought that the situation would turn out like this today.

However, despite being depressed, he still reached out to pick up the document, lowered his eyes and took a quick look at it.

"There are indeed a lot of people. After all, the only one missing is NASA."

At one point, I even felt so angry that I laughed. I finally experienced the feeling of being excluded.

Of course, this does not mean that they are refused to join the scientific research station project, but due to various reasons, they do not intend to participate in the construction of this international lunar scientific research station like other regions.

After all, they were the ones who took the lead in proposing the project before, and they still have their own pride.

Even if this pride has fallen behind.

At this time, Setvi's lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something.

Mainly from the bottom of his heart, he is more inclined to cooperate.

Because it's not a bad thing for them.

However, the final resolution depends on the attitude of the parliament.

So, with a slight thought in his mind, he had to ask from the side: "Director, do you think it is impossible to establish a scientific research station on the moon, so you refuse to join this international project?" After saying that, he looked at Bolsons and waited for an answer.

Faced with Setev's question, Bolsons put the file back on the table.

Then he stood up and walked to the window.

He shook his head and replied:
"I don't think so."

"on the contrary."

"I believe they have a high probability of completing this international lunar research station project."

"Their space technology is developing so fast, and now they have a new generation of spacecraft. Although the difficulty of building a lunar research station is many times higher than that of manned lunar landing, I believe that their researchers and astronauts can overcome these difficulties."

"This may also be the reason why so many space agencies are willing to participate in this international project."

It was obviously the first time that Setvi heard his director give such a high evaluation of China's space industry.

I don’t know if it was because of the failure of the starship test flight that the successful landing on the moon was a stimulus.

But this also made him think of another situation. Before Bolsons could continue speaking, he raised another question.

"Since the director is so optimistic about the lunar research station, is it because the Senate refused to participate?"

"If we join this project, we will be contributing to the development of the other party's aerospace industry, and it will completely stifle our aerospace development." Bolsons explained seriously: "Although the starship flight test failed this time, I am still optimistic about its future."

“This is where our future lies, where we can once again become a leader in the aerospace industry.”

Bolsons seemed to have been thinking a lot these days, and when he said the last sentence to Setev, his expression became noticeably more serious.

Setvi listened to everything his leader said, and then he didn't say anything more about the International Lunar Research Station project.

"I understand."

After nodding and responding in a deep voice, he immediately found an excuse and left the office.

Although NASA has not revealed any information about the International Lunar Research Station project, it has remained silent and pretended to be unaware of it.

But it did not affect the excitement of domestic netizens at all. After all, an international project launched by their own country could get the support of so many international aerospace agencies and departments, and they were scrambling to join in. This situation had never happened before.

This also proves once again that the country now occupies an important position in the world.

It is something that no one can ignore.

For this reason, on the domestic mainstream platform software, in the comment section of the relevant videos, you can see happy messages.

"Seeing that we have mastered the technology of manned lunar landing, they all come to curry favor with us."

"They all want to curry favor with you."

"I didn't expect that even the Oukong Bureau wanted to cooperate. Shouldn't this be a mockery of our impossibility of success?"

“We look forward to the completion of the International Lunar Research Station.”

"You see, we have become the leader in the field of aerospace technology. This was something we could not even imagine before. I hope Academician Xu can develop a new generation of spacecraft for us."

"It's a pity that NASA didn't participate. It looks like they still want to challenge us!"

"It won't make any difference if one of them is missing. Even if they successfully develop a starship by then, our lunar research station should have been built."

"That's true. As long as Academician Xu is here, I can't imagine how fast our technology will be updated."

……

Xu Yuan did not pay much attention to the online discussions about the International Lunar Research Station.

Ever since he attended the group's summary report meeting that day, he had been completely idle.

After all, the new generation of spacecraft has matured, and we also have experience in manned lunar landing. All we need to do next is to arrange the lunar landing plan step by step and gradually build a lunar research station.

In any case, the International Lunar Research Station is not a small project. Both its difficulty and project workload far exceed the space station and manned lunar landing.

It may take more than ten years.

It’s not something that can be solved overnight.

And in this process, he basically doesn't need to worry about it.

We should always give newcomers a chance.

Otherwise, how can we cultivate a new generation of scientific research talents?

So this made him seem a lot more relaxed. Every day, apart from spending time with his family, he would go to Chen Jianfang's place for tea.

As for his next plan, he plans to resume his role as a professor at the School of Mathematics at Qinghua University.

Offer more expert lectures or serve as a graduate student supervisor.

The latter was something he had yet to attempt.

However, when it was November, he suddenly received a call from Zhang Jin, Dean of the School of Materials Science of Yenching University, asking him to go to the laboratory of the School of Materials Science of Yenching University as soon as possible.

Xu Yuan knew that the project team previously set up to develop new aerospace materials had not been disbanded.

It was because of this that he accidentally discovered a new high-temperature superconducting material while synthesizing a new niobium alloy material.

It has very high research value.

This is why the materials project team was not disbanded, and everyone turned their attention to researching this newly discovered high-temperature superconducting material.

Now Zhang Jin suddenly called and mentioned this matter. According to his guess, there might be new progress in the research on high-temperature superconducting materials.

His mind worked quickly as he thought of this, and naturally he did not hesitate at all.

I immediately rushed to Yanda from home as quickly as possible.

High-temperature superconducting materials are used in many fields and can be said to be very valuable.

Any small progress in research may lead to substantial breakthroughs.

Let human research on superconducting materials reach a higher level.

By then, I believe that the development of human civilization as a whole will have the potential to leap from its current level to a new level.

Therefore this makes Xu Yuan very much looking forward to it.

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Xu Yuan quickly arrived at the familiar laboratory building of Yanda University. Just as he was about to enter the laboratory, he saw Zhang Jin and others.

Obviously, they were waiting for him. Facing this scene, he didn't think much about it and immediately walked towards them.

"You called me here so urgently, is there any new progress in the research of high-temperature superconducting materials?"

Xu Yuan approached and asked first without waiting for anyone else to speak.

really.

The next second, Zhang Jin smiled.

"As expected, you can't hide anything from me. I just made a bet with them about this matter."

Zhang Jin replied with a smile and in a relaxed tone, and then he also stopped keeping the question in suspense.

"It is indeed about that high-temperature superconducting material. I think you will be pleasantly surprised."

"Oh, really?" Xu Yuan's eyes lit up when he heard that.

To be honest, he has achieved so much in the field of materials in such a short time.

Developed a variety of new high-performance materials.

I can say that I am immune to some of the surprises in the materials.

Who made him know the final result of the experiment before it was carried out?

But now, hearing that Zhang Jin and his team had made new research on this accidental product, high-temperature superconducting material, it made him somewhat curious.

I want to see what changes have taken place in this material in the hands of Zhang Jin and others.

that's it.

In the following time, everyone did not delay any longer.

Walk towards the laboratory immediately.

Soon in one of the laboratories, Xu Yuan finally saw the material about the size of a fingernail used for the experiment in a vessel.

The entire piece of material is a silver-gray color, and it looks no different from the product obtained by chance before.

Fortunately, Zhang Jin explained in time: "To maintain the superconducting properties of this material, the ambient temperature required is several degrees higher than before, which further proves its value." He couldn't stop smiling when talking about this.

It can be seen that everyone really attaches great importance to block materials.

The next second, Zhang Jin hurriedly handed over a report document and explained:

"Take another look at this."

"After optimizing this high-temperature superconducting material, we found during comprehensive testing that it can maintain its superconducting properties at higher temperatures than before."

While listening to Zhang Jin's words, Xu Yuan reached out to take the report and look at it.

Even though he usually remained calm, he couldn't help but feel excited today.

No wonder Zhang Jin and others are so anxious.

High-temperature superconducting materials are materials that can maintain zero-resistance superconducting properties in an environment above absolute zero.

However, from the data in this report, it can be seen that the temperature has indeed increased compared to when this high-temperature superconducting material was first discovered.

Although the number is still far from room temperature, it undoubtedly gives everyone hope.

That is this material, and perhaps it is possible to upgrade it into a room-temperature superconducting material.

As long as research on this material continues and its temperature continues to increase, it is possible to exceed the zero-degree limit.

It will definitely surprise the whole world at that time.

You should know that room-temperature superconducting materials are related to the development of many technological fields.

It can be particularly used in the manufacture of controlled nuclear fusion devices.

The endless energy problem is definitely a top priority for a country.

It is also a manifestation of discourse power and strength.

Take the domestic situation for example. An artificial sun project was established in Luyang long ago to study nuclear fusion in the tokamak device.

However, due to material limitations, we have made some progress and have maintained world leadership.

But the time is still very long before humans can truly utilize nuclear fusion energy.

Among them, the most important is the research on room-temperature superconducting materials.

After all, looking at all the material laboratories in the world, no one dares to say that they have developed room-temperature superconducting materials.

But now that such an opportunity is in front of them, how can they not be excited.

No wonder Zhang Jin called him over in a hurry.

Just as Xu Yuan was thinking about these things quickly, Zhang Jin, who was standing next to him, saw that Xu Yuan had not spoken for a long time, and the expression on his face couldn't help but become a little nervous.

The next second, he took the initiative to ask, "Do you think it is possible for us to continue to increase the superconducting temperature of this material until it becomes a room-temperature superconducting material?"

As Zhang Jin finished speaking, the other people present also shifted their gazes to look at Xu Yuan.

His eyes were full of expectation.

As a scholar and expert in the field of materials, conquering room-temperature superconducting materials is definitely the ultimate honor in life.

Not to mention that they are given such an opportunity now, they must try their best even if there is only a slight probability.

The reason for asking Xu Yuan is that after all, this material was discovered by Xu Yuan by accident, and he is undoubtedly more experienced in further research on it.

Xu Yuan naturally knew what Zhang Jin and others were thinking.

After all, he also hopes to see China master the development of room-temperature superconducting materials.

But to be honest, when he first saw the test results of this material, he simply regarded it as a newly discovered high-temperature superconducting material.

Although it has a lot of practical value, after all, all the attention at that time was focused on new aerospace materials.

I didn't think too much about room-temperature superconducting materials.

The result gave him such a big surprise that the superconducting temperature of this material could be increased.

You should know that under normal circumstances, both low-temperature superconducting materials and high-temperature superconducting materials need to be in a specific low-temperature environment to ensure the zero-resistance superconducting properties of the material.

Even the slightest change in temperature could weaken or even completely eliminate this superconducting property.

But this newly discovered superconducting material is not like this.

With thoughts running rapidly through his mind, Xu Yuan soon came back to his senses.

He turned around and looked at Zhang Jin and others, then whispered two words.

"It's hard."

His answer was not wrong. In any case, room-temperature superconducting materials are the ultimate technological challenge facing human civilization.

The difficulty will not be reduced because of some new discoveries at the moment.

So during the research process, you can imagine how many unpredictable bottlenecks and difficulties you will encounter.

But at the same time he didn't say anything completely final.

Although it is difficult to study room-temperature superconducting materials, it is not without hope.

Of course, Zhang Jin was also very clear about what Xu Yuan meant. After hesitating for less than three seconds, he immediately and seriously extended a project invitation to Xu Yuan.

"If we can master room-temperature superconducting materials, my country will likely be the first to master controlled nuclear fusion technology, and only then will we truly have absolute voice in the world."

"So even if there is only a tiny chance, I think we shouldn't give up."

"This is a material you stumbled upon, and it should now continue to lead us to further research."

As Zhang Jin finished speaking, others around him echoed him and expressed their strong support for this proposal.

After hearing what Zhang Jin said, Xu Yuan didn't know what to say.

I thought that after the successful completion of the manned lunar landing project, I could feel much more relaxed. However, I didn't expect that after only a few days of leisure time, Zhang Jin and others urged me to get back to work.

But it must be said that he did discover this material by accident, and he should be held fully responsible for it.

In addition, he also wanted to see how long it would take to develop a true room-temperature superconducting material with his current talent and strength.

Xu Yuan is a very decisive person. Once he makes a decision, he will not suddenly go back on his word.

No matter what, you should give it your all.

So the thought stayed here, and the next second he expressed his attitude to Zhang Jin and other people present.

"We really shouldn't give up. If you have no objection, we will start researching room-temperature superconducting materials tomorrow."

To be honest, for Zhang Jin and his team, even if they made this discovery, they had no confidence in developing room-temperature superconducting materials.

But with Xu Yuan joining, things are completely different.

It is not an exaggeration to say that Xu Yuan has basically secured the success of the project, and the rest is just a matter of time.

Therefore, after hearing Xu Yuan's words, they all nodded in agreement without any objections.

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(End of this chapter)