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The first phase of the project was so huge, wouldn't the scale of that phase of the project be much larger than this? the host asked.

Professor Zhao smiled and nodded in reply: "Yes, the scale of the second phase of the project is about twice that of the first phase. It will be able to accommodate more than 100 astronauts and scientific researchers living and working here.

By then, this will also become the largest lunar surface scientific research station for humans on the moon, and will also become the largest commercial scientific research center on the moon.

After the construction of the second phase of the project is completed, the lunar surface scientific research station will also be open to the public. At that time, everyone will have the opportunity to travel to the moon for a period of time. "

One hundred people, this is only the second phase of the project, so there is no third phase of the project? The host then handed over the words.

After hearing what the host said, Professor Zhao smiled and replied: "There is a third phase of the project, and the scale of the third phase of the project is larger, four to five times the current scale.

Once completed, it will form a complex integrating functional modules such as scientific research, life, tourism and vacation, industrial production, and mineral development on the moon.

The entire lunar scientific research station is large in scale and will accommodate more than a thousand scientific research and technical personnel, experts, astronauts, and even staff working in various industries.

It can be said that a small city on the moon has been formed. "

It's really incredible. The host sighed, then glanced at the prompt board on the computer screen in front of him, and then asked Professor Zhao: "So Professor Zhao, Haoyu Aerospace has spent so much money and invested so much manpower and material resources to build such a large-scale Lunar scientific research station, what is its use? With such a huge investment regardless of cost, isn't Haoyu Aerospace afraid of losing money?"

Haha, Professor Zhao and Mr. Chen both laughed when they heard the host's words.

Chief Chen said with a smile: "Actually, if you invest in the aerospace technology research and development field in a planned way, you will not only avoid losing money, but also make money. According to calculations by European and American countries, for every 1 yuan invested in the aerospace field, 7 to 12 yuan will be generated. s return.

Both Haoyu Aerospace and Haoyu Technology, which it relies on, are commercial companies. Their purpose of doing this, or the motivation that drives them to do this, is profit. To put it bluntly, it was the people in charge of Haoyu Technology and Haoyu Aerospace who saw the huge potential of lunar development and the huge market benefits it would bring, so they actively participated in this field. "

After Mr. Chen finished speaking, Professor Zhao followed his words and added: "Haoyu Aerospace is a private aerospace company, and it is also a listed company. Such a company must be closely following the development of the market. In the current society Capital is relatively keen on investing in the aerospace field, which further illustrates that aerospace exploration, especially scientific research and exploration projects on extraterrestrial planets, are very popular in the capital market.

It is precisely because of this that they are so active in carrying out this huge project. Moreover, the share price of Haoyu Aerospace has increased several times since its listing, which further illustrates the market's optimism for this project. "

At this point, Professor Zhao paused for a moment, and then continued: "In addition to the stock market capital factors, this project itself is a cutting-edge project with huge development potential.

Once this lunar surface scientific research station is completed, it will be open to the world. At that time, astronauts and scientists from other countries can participate in this project, live on the moon, and conduct scientific experiments.

In addition, if other countries want to conduct lunar exploration, they do not need to develop their own launch vehicles and spacecraft.

You only need to develop your own patrol device, or scientific research instrument, and then transport the relevant cargo spacecraft of Haoyu Aerospace to the moon, and then release and deploy it.

It can be said that this lunar scientific research station will become the gateway for humans to enter and exit the moon. It is like a port or a canal. For others who want to reach the moon, the fastest, most convenient and most economical way is to pass through here. .

And controlling this place is equivalent to controlling the entire moon to a certain extent.

In addition, there are also abundant mineral resources on the moon, especially helium-3 resources, which are the ultimate energy that humans dream of. As can be seen in Haoyu Aerospace’s long-term plan for the lunar surface scientific research station, the mining of helium-3 resources has also become one of the important plans.

Currently, in the international market, the price of one ton of helium-3 is approximately US$3 billion. And how much helium-3 is there on the moon? It’s about 1.3 million tons.

Even if we calculate based on 20% of the mining volume, this is 260,000 tons, which can create an output value of 780 trillion. You are talking about whether this is a profitable business.

In addition, there are other rare minerals on the moon, such as the platinum meteorite core that was quite popular some time ago, which was discovered by Haoyu Aerospace's detector.

At present, they are said to be cooperating with some national jewelry brand giants and plan to transport the platinum meteorite core back for sale. According to preliminary plans, this platinum meteorite core weighing more than one ton can probably create an output value of several billion.

Finally, let’s talk about the simplest one, tourism development. The current price of travel to the International Space Station is about 50 million US dollars, and the price of travel to the lunar scientific research station is definitely more expensive than this price. Compared with going to space, traveling to extraterrestrial planets like the moon is obviously more expensive. Attractive.

Such a trip to the moon will cost at least hundreds of millions of dollars, not including other expenses. "

"According to what you said, lunar tourism is too expensive. It is basically impossible for us ordinary people to go to the moon. Our strength does not allow it." The host said with a smile.

Hearing the slightly sarcastic words of the host, Professor Zhao said with a smile: "These are only temporary. With the advancement of technology in the future, the cost of traveling to the moon for ordinary people will become lower and lower, and eventually we will reach a place where everyone can within the acceptable range.

For example, today's space tourism is actively developed by some international commercial aerospace companies and our country, including Haoyu Aerospace. Now, ordinary people only need to pay a not-high fee to travel in the sky for a few laps and experience weightlessness. feelings.

Our domestic Haoyu Aerospace is also actively developing tourism-related aerospace projects, such as taking their Walker series spacecraft to travel in the sky, and their quotations are cheaper than abroad.

It's just that because our domestic space tourism is still in its infancy, the progress is relatively slow. But I believe that this day will come soon, and the dream of space tourism and moon tourism will definitely come true. "