A week later, Du Xingyu received a reply.

In Cao Liang's office, he said: "What you said last time was discussed and analyzed by the bureau and thought there were some points that were very pertinent."

"So this time, given your meritorious performance in Rockets recycling, the institute rewards you with three million in cash, which is not much, but the benefits are at the back."

Du Xingyu listened patiently, and Cao Liang continued: "Your position has been promoted from junior rocket engineer to senior rocket engineer, and you have the qualification to apply for scientific research projects independently."

"That's me, can I apply for my own research project?" Du Xingyu was delighted and Cao Liang nodded slightly.

"In addition, about the fact that you want to be a technical consultant for a commercial aerospace company... the above also approved it, meaning that commercial aerospace should be opened and the comprehensive development of my country's aerospace technology and commercial fields!"

"That's great!" Du Xingyu knew that this was done!

"But I'll say ugly things first!" Cao Liang reminded, "Your job is still in the Rockets Institute, and you can have a part-time job outside. But two things must be done. First, it cannot affect your job; second, technology without approval and confidentiality must not be leaked."

"I understand!" Du Xingyu agreed immediately.

Cao Liang smiled and said, "After your position is promoted, your family will also enjoy the treatment of senior scientific researchers. You can take them to the capital or let them live in their hometown. At that time, the bureau will contact the relevant local departments to protect them."

"Just in your hometown." Du Xingyu even had his parents used to staying in their hometown, and their work and social circles were also in their hometown. If they wanted them to come to the capital, they would most likely not agree.

"Okay, I'll make arrangements when I go back." Cao Liang said, looking at Du Xingyu slightly, and tentatively said: "I heard that many scientific research institutions in other countries want to communicate with you recently?"

"Yes." Du Xingyu did not hide it and said frankly: "I have nothing to communicate with them, and they won't tell me their core technology."

"Haha." Cao Liang smiled and felt much more relieved, "That's true."

"Okay, I've finished all the rewards. You go to work first." Cao Liang arranged, but Du Xingyu did not leave.

He curiously said, "Is there anything else?"

"Leader, that's how it is." Du Xingyu said, "I want to apply for a new rocket research and development project now!"

"It's the research and development of heavy launch vehicle recycling technology?" Cao Liang guessed, "Don't worry, the research institute is already preparing for the R&D team, you will definitely be indispensable at that time!"

"No." Du Xingyu shook his head and said, "My previous technical solution is already very mature, so it's the same for others to hand it over."

"What I want to study is a nuclear-powered rocket!"

"Ah?" Cao Liang was stunned, "Nuclear-powered rocket?"

"Yes, nuclear-powered rockets!" Du Xingyu said of the Rockets, with his waist straightened and his expression serious. "The rockets we use now are all chemical fuel rockets."

"This kind of rocket carries a lot of fuel every time it is used. It takes up space, mass, low power, and is very inconvenient to use it again!"

"If it is replaced with nuclear fuel, the power of the rocket will be increased several times. Not to mention satellites, even space stations and spacecraft can be easily sent to space!"

"And nuclear fuel has a longer service life. Now we have rocket recovery technology. With nuclear fuel rockets, rockets can be reused and become transport and transportation like aircraft!"

Nuclear fuel rockets are the most reliable ones that Du Xingyu found in the rocket research and development branch in the technology simulator.

Other pulse rockets and photon rockets are not something that can be developed and used now.

"Wait, wait first, let me do it." Cao Liang couldn't accept it for a while. Didn't he want to develop a rocket recovery? Why did he suddenly want to make a nuclear-powered rocket?

This is a big project, and whether it can be successfully established is still a different matter. He cannot be sure of it just by Du Xingyu's words.

Research on nuclear energy technology is of great importance!

"Xiao Du, are you having a sudden idea, or..." Cao Liang asked.

"I have carefully considered and demonstrated!" Du Xingyu said, "I have written all the plans!"

As he said that, he handed over a document.

"Ah?" Cao Liang looked through the documents and sure enough, the above analyzed in detail the necessity and feasibility of the implementation of a nuclear-powered rocket!

"Nuclear-powered rockets must be developed. In the future, when we travel to and from Earth to the Moon, or even to Mars, we need to use nuclear-powered spacecraft!" Du Xingyu continued.

"For example, if you use a chemical fuel thruster to Mars, it will take more than 200 days, or more than half a year! But if you change to a nuclear-powered thruster, it will only take 30 days, or one month, and we can reach Mars from Earth!"

"This is the reason why we can only use nuclear fission technology now. If we master nuclear fusion technology in the future, we should be able to improve it!"

Cao Liang looked at the boy in front of him. He was full of energy, talked freely, with bright eyes, and used data and theory to describe the future of mankind.

For a moment, Cao Liang felt a little moved, maybe this is the future of mankind, right?

"What you said makes sense. I will read carefully what you wrote." Cao Liang said, "I will submit your plan. As for whether the project can be established, I can't give you a clear letter."

"Well, thank you, leader." Du Xingyu thanked. He knew that if this project was established, the scientific research funds needed would start from billions. It is indeed difficult to obtain such a high grant.

However, Du Xingyu believes that this project will definitely be established! The reason is very simple. The success of rocket recycling technology means the arrival of the era of space prosperity. If China wants to overtake on the curve of the space age, it must invest more resources and enter space before all countries!

...

The nuclear-powered rocket project is still under approval, and Du Xingyu has become a celebrity in the Rocket Research Institute and even the entire Space Administration.

"Mr. Du, congratulations, congratulations!" Some people called him not "Xiao Du" when they met, but Engineer Du.

In the outside world, the reforms of the Space Administration and the breakthroughs in new technologies have also made the entire capital market restless.

The giants realized that space exploration and space commercial markets were coming soon.

Within a few days, the stock prices of relevant aerospace technology companies soared. Several commercial rocket companies in China that were struggling to survive suddenly gained the favor of capital and were busy negotiating with investors.
Chapter completed!