Chapter 2103 - 2103

Liu Zhizhong, of course, is not afraid of failure either.

His approach to science is the same as Mark's.

In fact, within his think tank, experts and professors have pointed out that although the first experiment was prepared thoroughly, it may not necessarily succeed, and they should be mentally prepared for that.

Actually, when Liu Zhizhong met with Mark, they exchanged views and agreed: it doesn't matter if we fail, we'll just try again. Furthermore, their goal this time is clear: to see if stainless steel as a rocket casing is feasible, whether it will deform, and if it can withstand the friction impact of cosmic speed.

Meanwhile, the whole world, those who pursue technological civilization, are eagerly awaiting the first launch, hoping for success.

Even related stock sectors have been rising continuously in recent times!

Of course, those far-sighted large capitalists have already been quietly selling. They sell high to make a profit first; when it really falls, they buy low again, and then wait for the price to rise. This is how capital cuts leeks, and it is also market law!

It can be seen that capital is not optimistic about the first launch.

And those countries that have consistently disparaged Valle and Mark's entire project are fervently discrediting it, claiming that this absurd project will definitely fail, with no doubt. These imperialist capitals and techno-skeptics deserve to waste their money.

Anyway, they will disparage it however they can!

Liu Zhizhong and Mark turn a deaf ear to such claims, completely unfazed.

What they are committed to is trodding steadily on the path of human technological progress, attempting and accumulating experience step by step towards success.

On the day of the Star Sky rocket launch, at the Star Sky Base in Wadong City, in the advanced command room, the base's senior leaders accompanied Liu Zhizhong and Mark, participating in all phases.

Meanwhile, Wale TV Station and Zheng Family Entertainment Company, which led the online live broadcast and is under Huada Capital, were also broadcasting live globally, and the early scenes of the broadcast delighted viewers.

The Star Sky rocket, from sections of the rocket casing arriving on site, erecting with a crane, assembling, to refueling, and comprehensive pre-launch checks, every phase was open to the public, unafraid of being copied.

Because some materials and technologies, even if you see them, you can't copy them, haha...

Once everything was ready, it was time for the launch.

At this point, was there a need to ignite?

Was there a need for a specially trained finger to press the ignition button?

Haha, there was no need!

Because all of this was controlled by artificial intelligence.

However, once all the preparation programs were completed, Liu Zhizhong and Mark pressed the enter key together, starting the countdown for the rocket launch.

This launch set a countdown of 5 minutes.

Within these 5 minutes, the computers at the launch site could conduct self-checks, repeating the self-check 60 times at high speed.

When the countdown reached 10 seconds, Liu Zhizhong and Mark led everyone in the room to stand up, facing the global live broadcast screens, their expressions relaxed and full of anticipation.

Together they counted down: "Ten, nine, eight... three, two, one, zero!"

Countdown completed, ignition initiated!

On site, the massive launch platform witnessed the successful ignition of the Star Sky rocket.

With a crisp bang, flames erupted, generating clouds of fiery plumes.

Unexpectedly, 16 Raptor engines ignited simultaneously, generating tremendous thrust.

This giant rocket, made primarily from special stainless steel and standing 100 meters tall, slowly rose under the powerful engine force, quickly leaving the launch pad.

The retractable arm also smoothly released, achieving perfect coordination.

Soon, the rocket accelerated, soared, reaching 100 meters, 200 meters, 300 meters from the ground, and swiftly ascended to a thousand meters in altitude.

Global attention!

Its speed increased rapidly, approaching cosmic velocity.

At this point, less than a minute had passed; such acceleration capability was quite impressive.

Liu Zhizhong, Mark, and others cheered, high-fiving each other.

The distancing from the launch pad to the current speed was deemed basically successful.

Unexpectedly, just as this massive Star Sky rocket broke through to cosmic velocity, an explosion occurred in the air, turning into a huge fireball falling from the sky.

The burning parts fell like a meteor shower.

The world was shocked!

All live broadcasts clearly showed the moment of the explosion.

People were stunned!

Clearly, some were disappointed, while others were thrilled.

Liu Zhizhong, Mark, and others were momentarily silent but soon relaxed and smiled.

No cheering, just mutual encouragement, not discouraged in the slightest.

Mark even patted Liu Zhizhong on the shoulder, saying, "Dear President, this is perfectly normal, isn't it?"

"Yes, I believe it's normal. It would be abnormal if it succeeded on the first try. This great attempt at human civilization has begun, and that's great."

"Indeed, very correct. All the data from the rocket operations, including program and material changes, we have monitored, and we will analyze the causes, make timely corrections, then prepare for the next launch period."

Saying this, Mark turned to his chief engineer, "Dear Jack, how long to get the data summary?"

"Rest assured, within an hour, all the data and issues will be presented before you. The new launch plan will be simultaneously recommended to you."

Mark smiled with satisfaction...

What he demanded was efficiency, without any slackness.

At this time, related stocks had already started to drop.

Those who slandered the stainless steel rocket were already grinning from ear to ear.

Didn't I say so? Isn't it a whimsical idea?

Stainless steel, how can it be used to make rockets?

Now look, it cost tens of millions of US dollars, and yet it exploded, right?

Moreover, it hadn't even broken through cosmic speed before it exploded, hahaha…

This day was a carnival for anti-Valle, anti-Mark, and anti-technological civilization forces!

However, in the subsequent press conference, Mark solemnly announced to the world: "All data indicate that stainless steel material is reliable. But our welding technology still needs improvement. Also, our launch engine requires some parameter adjustment. This is a semi-successful attempt, laying a good foundation for our future. Three months later, we will attempt a second launch. The progress of technological civilization requires a long process, and I believe success will surely come!"