In fact, the Starlink plan existed as early as the 1980s, and this plan was successfully implemented.

It is Motorola's Yixing plan.

Motorola launched seventy-seven satellites into space to form a powerful communications network.

No matter where you are.

As long as you can see the sky, Yixing will let you make phone calls.

It's a pity that this plan was ill-timed and Yixing went bankrupt in just half a year.

The first reason that led to the collapse of Yixing Plan was that its cost was too high.

The plan can be said to be very ambitious. More than 200 companies around the world have invested in it, and the total investment cost has reached US$5 billion.

You know, five billion US dollars in the 1980s was very valuable.

High operating costs make satellite communications very expensive.

A one-minute call costs as much as $7. How can ordinary people afford it?

Let's not talk about it.

The price of a satellite phone is over $4,000.

If you are not a wealthy person, you cannot afford it.

The second problem is that in order to be able to receive satellite signals, satellite mobile phones are also very large.

It's okay to install a satellite phone in a car or on a ship, but it's not practical to carry it with you as a mobile phone.

In addition, satellite phones have a big flaw.

It cannot be used when there is an obstruction above your head.

The third reason is the breakthrough and popularization of cellular communication technology.

The low cost makes satellite communications completely lose its market competitiveness.

...

However, it was different when Cao Mang relaunched the Starlink project at this time.

Because times have changed.

Because the cost of launch is also different.

In addition to making phone calls, the Starlink plan also provides positioning and high-speed satellite Internet services.

High-speed satellite Internet may seem expensive, but in fact it is cheaper than wired Internet.

The cost of a satellite that successfully goes into space is only tens of millions, and the cost of three to five satellites is only a few hundred million.

Building a cable network in a large city requires at least tens to tens of billions of costs.

That's why Cao Mang started the Starlink project in advance.

There is another reason why Cao Mang started working on Starlink in advance, which is that Earth orbit resources are very scarce.

Whoever gets to heaven first can occupy more orbital resources.

A slow step may cause the entire plan to shrink or fail.

"Beyond that, I hope you won't just be satisfied with this. Recyclable rockets are just the beginning.

I also hope that you can achieve more than one star with one stone." Cao Mang said.

Recyclable rockets and multiple satellites in one rocket can minimize the cost of launching satellites.

In later generations, China achieved the ultimate goal of shooting multiple stars with one stone.

Later, on February 27, 2022, China successfully sent the 22 satellites it carried into the predetermined orbit. The launch mission was a complete success, setting a record for the launch of multiple satellites in one rocket.

One rocket carries 22 satellites.

The launch cost of a recyclable rocket is only about 20 million.

Launching twenty-two satellites at one time means that one satellite costs only a million dollars. This cost is extremely low.

Everyone collectively gasped after hearing Cao Mang's words.

Make a huge contribution to global warming.

Is the boss dreaming?

Forget about recyclable rockets, we still have to achieve multiple stars with one arrow. I dare not even daydream about it.

"Perhaps everyone feels that the request I made is a bit difficult, or maybe some people feel that it is simply impossible to achieve.

I just want to say something to people who think this way.

How do you know if you haven't tried it?

You are all top talents in the industry, and Qilin also provides you with the best conditions, why not be bold and give it a try.

If you succeed, you will be a pioneer in this industry. If you fail, there will be a company behind you to take care of you.

You are already in your thirties.

How many decades are left in your life, and how many opportunities are left for you, why not give it a try.

Don't stick to the past.

Don't play chess on the chessboard, jump off the chessboard and play chess.

What's the difference between a person without dreams and a salted fish?" Cao Mang fed them bowl after bowl of chicken soup.

Low EQ: Motivating employees gets them rolling.

High EQ: Deceive people to death and make them work hard.

....

After listening to Cao Mang's speech, everyone in the audience fell into deep thought.

"Yes, I didn't dare to think about it without conditions before. Now that we have such good conditions, why not give it a try."

"There are only a few more decades in life. One project can be studied for five or six years. Halfway through one's life can be studied on two or three projects. Why not take a gamble and see what happens."

"So what if I give it a try, and if I fail, the money is not mine anyway. What if I succeed by accident?"

“Is this the reason why Qilin Group has repeatedly innovated?

I don’t want to be a salty fish, I want to be as successful as them.”

Of course, these are all what they think in their hearts. Their thoughts may be good or bad. Regardless of whether they are good or bad, Cao Mang's goal has been achieved.

It all depends on who is the top scorer in the aerospace department.

"Zhang Yuqian." Cao Mang shouted loudly.

"Arrived." Zhang Yuqian responded in the same loud voice.

"Are you leaving or staying?" Cao Mang asked again.

Everyone started to wonder why Cao Mang wanted to name him.

What was Cao Mang's purpose in naming him?

Are you trying to drive him away?

Or maybe he got promoted?

wrong.

The boss has never met us, so how does he know our names?

Has the boss memorized all our information?

"Tell Mr. Cao that I want to stay." Zhang Yuqian replied loudly.

"Very good, from now on you are the acting director of the Aerospace Research and Development Department, and these two projects will be managed by you.

I hope you can strive to become a regular employee as soon as possible and avoid being pulled down by the human resources department.

That concludes today's meeting.

Anyone who wants to leave should contact the human resources department to go through the procedures.

I still have a lot of things to be busy with, and I don’t have time to waste time here." After Cao Mang finished speaking, he left the conference room.

Cao Mang didn't ask Zhang Yuqian to be minister because he spoke well of him.

It's because Zhang Yuqian's grades, background and character are very good.

Luo Ying recommended Zhang Yuqian when he sent the information, but Cao Mang wanted to take a closer look.

Wait for him to observe before making a decision.

Cao Mang's departure left everyone present confused.

What's going on?

Did the boss just leave when he said he was leaving?

How to arrange the next work?

Zhang Yuqian came to the stage immediately after regaining consciousness.

"You must have heard just now that I was appointed as minister by Mr. Cao, and I will be responsible for managing these two plans from now on.

In fact, I really don't want to sit in this seat.

Because the pressure on this position will be very high.

But since Cao Mang left this position to me..." Zhang Yuqian began to deliver his speech.

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