Chapter 891 Prelude to Space Hegemony
Of the three parts of the plan, the simplest is satellite launch, which is also a standard feature in various countries’ space programs.
During the Cold War, only the United States and the Soviet Union conducted manned spaceflight. As for landing on the moon, only the United States itself had done so.
As for the unplanned space station, at least while the Soviet Union was alive, the Soviet Union had an absolute advantage.
The space station is also the end of the war for space hegemony. Unlike the American Star Wars, which had huge propaganda but little implementation, the Soviet Union’s Red Star Operation Plan to counter Star Wars has entered the implementation stage. The space shuttle Buran is a finished product of the Red Star Operation Plan. , and the plan for a larger combat space station has not yet been completed, and the Soviet Union has disintegrated.
The entire combat space station will be composed of a laser weapon system and a space nuclear missile. Naturally, the United States can intercept nuclear missiles from the ground through the anti-missile system, so the Soviet Union will build an uninterceptable platform in the sky.
This idea cannot even be believed when stated, let alone entered the implementation stage. Just an ordinary space station is impossible for countries in this era, and Alan Wilson will naturally not come up with this part.
There are three parts that can be implemented. It is normal for the UK to launch satellites, and it is a surprise for manned spaceflight. Alan Wilson didn't even take it seriously when he landed on the moon.
The lunar landing plan was completed by the United States with its peak national strength and the Saturn V rocket produced by the von Braun team. Finally, after falling behind all the way, it relied on the lunar landing to regain its disadvantage.
If we compare the four stages of space hegemony, the Soviet Union is the undoubted winner in the stages of launching satellites and manned spaceflight, but lost to the United States in the third stage.
In the fourth phase of the showdown between Red Star War and Star Wars, the Soviet Union relied on the accumulation of the Mir space station and produced more finished products than the United States. However, because of the disintegration of the Soviet Union, it was impossible to let people know who was more powerful.
"Dear Minister, this plan is called Project Megarock. It is formulated by the British Interstellar Association. As for the dual-use part, please take a look." Alan Wilson pointed out the bright spots in the plan.
Of course, this part was added by himself through later memory, but it doesn't matter, it will soon become Harold Wilson's future political achievements.
This part is mainly about occupying low-Earth orbit to ensure global communications. The space orbits of future generations must first follow the international principle of first-come-first-served space orbit position, that is, latecomers must coordinate with the first occupiers to avoid using the same or Close orbits and radio frequencies.
Although the Soviet Union was the first country to launch satellites, it did not realize this at the beginning, at least not as deeply as the United States. It discovered areas that the Soviet Union had not noticed, allowing the United States to catch up and complete the arrangements first.
But Alan Wilson knew that the biggest victim of Beidou's successful deployment in later generations was Europe's Galileo project.
The reason is that Beidou and Galileo have the same target orbit. One is completed first, and the other has no room.
Even if the UK cannot support the entire space program on its own, it can still seize high-quality orbits first to attract European countries to join and establish a satellite network led by the UK. If that fails, it can share the satellite network with France.
"Alan, you graduated with a major in aerospace." Harold Wilson listened to these words and looked at the colonial commissioner in front of him in shock. The summary of the cabinet's approval of the establishment of the aerospace academy was actually inaccurate. It was not accurate for most universities. is accurate, but Oxford and Cambridge already have aerospace schools.
Although Harold Wilson had met Alan Wilson before, he was only at the familiarity stage and did not know the other person's details. Alan Wilson, who thought he was a talker, was a top student at the Aerospace Academy.
"Dear Minister, I am just relaying the considerations of the Interstellar Association and explaining it to you." Alan Wilson denied that he was an aerospace talent. If he readily admitted it today, he would be in trouble in the future.
After dispelling the cabinet minister's doubts, Alan Wilson continued,
"The first two phases of the current Megaloch project are considered feasible, while the third phase is a good idea. Of course, it does not rule out the implementation phase after technological advancement."
"Before the minister arrived, I had received instructions from Whitehall to raise funds from the major colonies and invest them in the Megaloch project. Because the major colonies have limited funds, they can only raise 30 million pounds. Half of it is still My wife, Pamela Mountbatten, is willing to dedicate herself to the country and provide help without asking for anything in return, hoping to save some costs. I hope that in this world-famous space battle, the United Kingdom can get orders. Satisfactory results.”
"It's such an exciting and ambitious project." Harold Wilson couldn't help but sigh even if he only heard about the implementable part, that is, launching satellites and manned spaceflight.
Such a reaction made Alan Wilson very disappointed. The cabinet minister really had no knowledge in this field.
But then again, if he really knew his stuff, Harold Wilson would not have been sent over to be the minister in charge of aerospace.
"Minister, investment in the aerospace industry depends in part on whether the UK is still a world power and does it still need to pursue such a grand undertaking? This is the real question." Alan Wilson asked, staring at the face of the future British Prime Minister.
"Of course, the border of the British Empire is in the Himalayas." Harold Wilson looked solemn and replied decisively, "This is our mission and we have no shirking responsibility."
Hearing what the Prime Minister, who was known for his Labor Party's misdirection of the country, said, Alan Wilson nodded deeply, "The Minister's answer should be the guarantee of the Megarock space project."
Because Harold Wilson had just arrived in Perth, Alan Wilson did not delay the minister's rest, finished his preparations, left the Megarock project behind, and left directly.
In fact, it is not very important whether Harold Wilson comes over. If someone comes to express his position and invest 90 million pounds in funds, it basically counts as completing the task.
Do you expect a cabinet minister to live in Australia and face the desert all the time? This is unrealistic.
Pamela Mountbatten waited for her husband to return and asked about Harold Wilson's arrival before asking, "My dear, it seems that the cabinet does take the space program very seriously."
"We should take it more seriously than them." Alan Wilson reached out and pinched his eye sockets, replying a little tiredly.
"Of course, I always listen to you." As if she could see her husband's fatigue, Pamela Mountbatten slowed down her voice, hoping to bring a relaxed atmosphere.
"I'm glad you said that, dear. But more importantly, it's for your own sake and your business."
Alan Wilson closed his eyes and enjoyed his wife's massage and said, "Iron ore, oil, even farming, water and electricity, all need military protection. A space project like this will definitely gather the most cutting-edge talents in the entire country. And if you happen to be included through de Havilland, whether the Mountbatten Group in the future can become Lockheed depends on how deeply you can participate."
"If your company becomes the main pillar of British defense, it will be considered a real national weapon. No one can ignore your existence. Your military industry company can not make a penny, and it will not change people's awe. I believe you I don’t care much about the profits, whether it’s oil or iron ore, it’s enough to make money just lying around.”
For a country, you cannot have a market without an army, otherwise it will be the end of the Qing Dynasty. Of course, this is also caused by the unknown factor of the industrial revolution in the world. The friends who can be beaten up by the Qing Dynasty are still very influential.
"I'm not worried about your company's profitability, but I'm more worried that your company doesn't have the power to protect its own wealth. Only by entering a truly high-end field can the country provide a protective umbrella for your company. Only the military industry can achieve this. The goal is the most direct.”
Alan Wilson hollowed out his own brain and tried his best to help his friends get rich. When the time comes, the United States will come under the long-arm jurisdiction and vomit out all the wealth?
"Have a good rest. When that minister comes to Australia, you will be busy again." Pamela Mountbatten was a little annoyed. "He doesn't know anything. What's the use except getting money?"
"Getting money is the biggest role, and it is my job to tame the minister. My job is to make a minister feel that he is leading the country." Alan Wilson looked happy, "There is no more exciting job than this kind of job." People are happy.”
"Didn't Whitehall always think that he was the one leading the country?" Pamela Mountbatten joked.
"But Whitehall cannot go against the cabinet. Except for matters that weaken Whitehall's authority, we are willing to help ministers with other matters. Whitehall and the cabinet are not hostile, but two different parts of the government of a country."
Alan Wilson categorically denied the hostile relationship between the two. Whitehall's purpose was not to compete for power. Although it had done so, it was mainly to preserve its own responsibilities and prevent the cabinet from crossing the line.
"My dear, you have to know that those elected will do anything for the sake of polls. If they are allowed to do whatever they want, the foundation of the civilization of the British Empire will be shaken."
After leaving his wife contentedly riding the rocket, Alan Wilson arrived at the Woomera launch site accompanied by the minister who he said had shaken the foundation of civilization in the British Empire, demonstrating the government's emphasis on the space program.
In Moscow, the capital of the Soviet Union, on TV, Khrushchev was delivering a speech on work in the aerospace field, arrogantly and arrogantly ridiculing the big moves of the United Kingdom and the United States, "I don't understand what the mentality of London and Washington is now, but from a benign perspective From a competitive perspective, the Soviets are never afraid of any challenge."
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