Alexander, the head of Lucia's space department, did not deny Toth's plan, but put forward some opinions of his own:
"In fact, a mixed solution can be used. The bottom air bag uses a mixture of hydrogen and helium, and the top uses pure helium."
Roberts nodded quickly: "Yes, that's right, the pure helium air bag only needs to be used at the top."
Bill discussed it quietly with several NASA technical directors.
In fact, even if all helium is used, it can be done with gritted teeth.
After all, America is the world's largest helium producing area and the region with the richest helium reserves. In addition, Maple Leaf Country and Kangaroo Country within the Free Association also have helium storage.
Lucia's eastern natural gas producing area also has a lot of helium resources.
In addition, the Al Thani Kingdom in West Asia also has helium resources in its natural gas fields.
Helium production in these regions accounts for 90% of global production.
Of course, this does not count the output of Homo sapiens companies.
Homo sapiens can mine helium directly from underground magma and volcanic underground rock formations. Its helium reserves are very large. If mined at full capacity, its production capacity will be equivalent to about 7 times that of America.
What's more, Homo sapiens' use of helium is now rarely used for direct refrigeration.
The main reason is that the Homo sapiens company has developed materials that can produce superconducting effects in an environment of minus 20 degrees Celsius, which has led to a decrease in the demand for liquid helium refrigeration.
Similarly, vacuum airships do not need to use helium.
But Todt Company had no choice but to use the helium gas bag solution.
Bill finally made up his mind: "I agree to promote this plan. Since the plan was proposed by a company in Maple Leaf Country, let's invest and build it in Maple Leaf Country!"
"I object." Alexander stared at Bill unceremoniously: "Maple Leaf Country is located in high latitudes. As a launch site, it is very unfavorable to increase the payload."
And Comte also had his own little idea: "How about setting it near the equator in South America?"
The four parties began to argue and fight openly and secretly again.
After all, this is a tens of billions of dollars project, and no one is willing to give up the benefits.
…
Li Qingye was on his way to the Republic of Suez at this time.
He came over on the Sky Fleet.
After previously inspecting the Motor Island Branch, he went all the way north and successively inspected the Moon Islands Branch, the Horn of Africa Branch, and the Red Sea Country Branch.
At this time, he was heading to the Harij Oasis area under the Suez Branch, where the company invested in the Harij Aerospace City.
Suddenly, Bagheera came to the door and knocked on his office door.
"Come in."
"Sir, there is news from Munich that the four major forces are negotiating there and seem to be preparing for cooperation in the aerospace industry." Baghila quickly reported.
Li Qingye paused while reviewing documents: "Aerospace cooperation? Not bad! It seems they have made a lot of progress."
"Sir, do you need us to take some action?"
Li Qingye waved his hand: "No need."
"One more thing is about the space station. The second batch of astronauts has arrived at the space station and completed their shift change two hours ago. Meng Haiyang's team is returning to Earth on a space transport aircraft."
"Condolence to them for me."
"Yes, sir." Bagheira nodded.
The content Li Qingye was reading at this time was about the application form for the Pacific Rim Earthquake Early Warning Company established by the Geology Division.
The Pacific Rim Earthquake Early Warning Company's business is to assess earthquakes and issue early warning reports. The current application is mainly to expand the market.
Li Qingye dialed Liu Zhifan's number.
After a while, Liu Zhifan's figure was holographically projected in front of him.
"Mr. Chairman! Good afternoon!"
"Zhifan, what do you think about the geological division's preparation for commercial earthquake prediction?"
Liu Zhifan thought for a moment: "From a purely commercial perspective, selling earthquake prediction services is not a bad idea. From a strategic security perspective, this matter will also help us enhance our influence in various regions."
"That is to say, you agree with this matter?"
Liu Zhifan nodded: "Yes."
Li Qingye opened the holographic map. The most suitable area for harvesting leeks is naturally the area in the Pacific Rim Earthquake and Volcanic Belt.
For example, Japan, the Aztecs, the Incas, the Ottomans and other forces where earthquakes often occur are all earthquake-prone areas.
These areas are very wary of the entry of Homo sapiens companies.
"Zhifan, the management of Pacific Rim Earthquake Prediction Company is the business of your Ministry of Industry. You must make good use of this opportunity and ask them to open the market obediently."
"Yes, I will make a plan."
Li Qingye immediately turned off the holographic projection.
Based on the earthquake prediction accuracy of Homo sapiens, there is currently no competitor at all.
As long as the Homo sapiens company doesn't act foolishly, it can basically further establish full-fledged branches in these earthquake-prone areas.
As for rejecting the prediction service of Homo sapiens, as long as they see those successfully predicted earthquakes, they will naturally make the right choice.
If they don't want to cooperate, the Homo sapiens company will be even happier, because this is simply giving the sapiens company a clue. As long as more "public opinion guidance" is done at that time, these areas will soon be without peace.
…
Two o'clock in the afternoon.
Aircraft carrier No. 009 appeared at the eastern edge of the Harij oasis area.
Li Qingye and Sanji Badalayar stood on the floor-to-ceiling window observation deck of the space carrier, overlooking the land.
This low-lying oasis area is clearly distinguishable from the surrounding desert environment. In addition to a turquoise seawater rice field, there is also a forest formed by a large number of genetically modified fruit trees.
Transgenic fruit trees use mangroves as the mother parent and insert genes from other fruit trees. Currently, 17 varieties have been cultivated, such as mangrove pistachios, mangrove durians, and mangrove macadamia nuts.
These genetically modified fruit trees can also grow in seawater.
As the space carrier entered the sky above the Harij oasis area, the green vegetation coverage became wider and wider.
The southern canal runs through the Harij Oasis area and forms a series of artificial lakes in low-lying areas.
The combined area of the Southern Canal and Northern Canal in Suez is larger than the Nile River basin.
These canals not only bring a convenient canal economy, but also provide a large amount of water resources to the land on both sides.
For Homo sapiens, seawater is also a usable water resource. Whether it is directly irrigating seawater crops or converting seawater into fresh water through solar water purification plants, it can bring enough water resources to the local area.
Li Qingye had also read a report from the Geological Division before. In order to prevent the Nubian aquifer in the northeastern part of the Sahara Desert from continuing to sink, they gradually closed down many facilities for extracting groundwater.
In the cloudless Harij Oasis area, the space carrier at an altitude of 10,000 meters looks like a white cloud floating past.
Unknowingly, the space carrier had passed by three riverside cities in the Harij Oasis area.
"Please note that we have arrived at Harij Space City."
Hearing the flight attendant's announcement, Li Qingye turned his head and finally saw a large group of silver-gray buildings on the high ground not far away.
That's Harij Aerospace City.
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