When he saw the puzzled expressions of Albert and everyone around him, Morton hurriedly explained.

"Nasa started researching electric propulsion systems decades ago."

"To be precise, it should be a research on Hall thrusters."

Albert raised his eyebrows gently: "Oh? Nasa's research was successful?"

Morton's face froze.

He shook his head slowly and said with an embarrassment: "It's not a failure, but it's definitely not a success."

"The current Hall thruster can only reach a thrust of dozens or hundreds of milli-ox, and is mostly used on deep space vehicles."

"Maybe you don't know what dozens or hundreds of oxen mean. If I say something different, you will understand."

"The maximum thrust of the Hall thruster is about a few dozen grams."

"Inside the atmosphere, it can't even push an egg!"

Albert suddenly realized.

But soon, his brows frowned again: "Why did Xia Kingdom cancel the Long March 10 launch vehicle research project?"

Faced with this problem, Malton fell into silence.

This is indeed a doubt.

After all, he is just a director, not a researcher.

It is normal to lack scientific research intuition.

"Or...I'll find some time to ask Nasa's professor?"

Albert shook his head slowly: "Since this Hall thruster does not play a big role in the atmosphere, then don't worry about it."

"What's more... we can't be sure whether these two messages were smoke bombs specially released by Xia Guo!"

Ever since I learned that Xia Guo turned his head and took out the second-generation nuclear fusion technology after selling the first-generation fusion reactor technology, Albert felt a bit of psychological shadow in his heart.

"The most important thing now is how we should deal with this series of operations in Xia Guo."

Morton nodded respectfully and whispered: "In my opinion, we don't need to pay attention to the news released by Xia Guo."

"After all, we have suffered enough losses in nuclear fusion!"

"They want to study Hall thrusters, let them study them."

"I believe that chemical fuel rockets are the best choice for humans at present!"

Albert's eyes moved slightly, and his deep eyes were turned to Malton again: "How is the Pathfinder Plan prepared?"

Moreton's expression slighted: "Preparation has begun!"

"It's too slow!" Albert's brow frowned in an instant.

Just start preparing?

According to the current development speed of Xia Kingdom, by the time they prepare for it, maybe their red flags will be fully planted on the moon!

Anthony, who had not spoken, pursed his lips and gave a wink at Malton beside him.

"Moulton, I think it's time to start that project."

Morton's expression changed slightly, and he asked in a low voice: "Anthony, are you sure?!"

Anthony closed his eyes slightly and took a deep breath: "I'm sure."

"The United States can fall behind one step, but it must not fall behind others again and again!"

Albert in the presidential chair: "???"

He frowned and interrupted the two of them: "Wait, wait! What are you talking about? What project?!"

Anthony turned his head and looked at Albert: "His Excellency President, I apply to start the District 51 project!"

Looking at Anthony's eyes, Albert's expression suddenly became strange: "Ha? District 51? Isn't that thing just an air force base?"

The next moment, Moulton's voice rang.

"His Excellency the President, on the outside, Area 51 is indeed just an air force base, but in fact, Area 51 is the core base of the United States' high-end technology reserve plan."

Albert's face became more and more bizarre: "???"

"Hey, gentlemen, this joke is not funny!"

"High-end technology reserve plan? Why did I never know that the United States has this plan?"

The voice of Defense Minister Anthony came: "The high-end technology reserve plan began fifty years ago, with the goal of reserved various high-end technologies and ensuring that the United States is in an international leading position in the future."

"During this period, in order to ensure that the secrets are not leaked, only the successive ministers of defense and the director of Nasa know about it."

"It's not only you, but even the previous American presidents, they don't know the existence of this plan."

President Albert's expression suddenly suffocated.

Well, no previous presidents know.

His mentality was slightly calmer.

But soon, he thought of a very important question.

"What about the funding? Why have I never seen the so-called District 51 budget on the budget table?!"

Anthony said with an embarrassed look: "This...the funding can be faked after all."ъìqυgΕtv.℃ǒΜ

"Obviously 10% of the military expenditure over the past 50 years have been secretly flowing to Area 51."

Albert breathed violently!

Good guy!

10%!!

This is 10% of the United States’ annual military expenditure!

A full fifty years of expenditure!

Albert couldn't even imagine what was being studied inside!

He took a deep breath and asked softly: "Can I ask, what technology is stored in it?"

Anthony and Moulton looked at each other, and then Anthony nodded slightly: "Of course."

"The last Cold War made us deeply realize the importance of space hegemony. Therefore, the reserves in Area 51 are mainly some technologies in the aerospace field."

"For example...the enhanced version of Saturn V, the Saturn VI launch vehicle."

Albert's pupils shrank suddenly!

As a native American, Albert naturally knows the world-renowned Saturn V heavy launch vehicle!

As the largest self-weight carrier rocket ever used in human history, the Saturn V rocket is as high as 110.6 meters.

The take-off weight reaches an astonishing 3038.5 tons, and the total thrust reaches an extreme 3408 tons!

Because it is used for manned lunar landing missions, it is also called a lunar rocket!

Albert swallowed slightly and said in a very difficult tone: "Saturn VI? What is it for?"

Moulton took the conversation and said softly: "His Excellency President, it was developed for Mars."

"At present, there are three completed Saturn VI heavy launch vehicles hidden underground in Area 51."

"Mr. President, as long as you order the unlocking of District 51, a mere Xia Kingdom, you are not even worthy of being comparable to our great United States!"

Morton's words made Albert feel excited. He wished he could see the scene of the American star-stripe flag being inserted on the surface of Mars now!

He took a deep breath, calmed his agitation, and said firmly: "Prepare to sign the presidential order!"

“Start the Zone 51 plan!”
Chapter completed!