Capítulo 778: Chapter 257: Space-Based Interception Concept Based on Infinite Defense_2

“It’s their thing, huh…” Qiao Yu gestured to outline the shape of a long cone.

Zheng Xiweng smiled wryly and replied, “Of course it can be intercepted, but who dares to guarantee a 100% success rate?”

“Tsk, tsk, I see! We need to have the capability for a 100% interception! Otherwise, this world is too dangerous!”

Qiao Yu glanced regretfully at the list he had just finalized. He suddenly realized he probably couldn’t slack off.

At the very least, a safe environment is necessary for romance.

Running into an opponent who’s willing to flip the table at any moment means that enjoying youth comes with living on edge — not the life he wanted.

“It’s too difficult to achieve zero losses. I think it’s certain we won’t be able to achieve this within ten years,” Zheng Xiweng said with a slight shake of his head.

“According to what I’ve learned from joining the lunar project, Huaxia’s industrial strength isn’t as weak as you suggest. It shouldn’t take ten years, right?”

“Oh? What ideas do you have?” Zheng Xiweng asked, frowning.

“Actually, interception technology is quite mature now. It’s mainly a matter of response time. The lunar program has a lot of relevant research that can be applied here.

Huaxia’s space endeavors are not limited to just one lunar project. If necessary, we can slow down the lunar plans and implement a planet-level active defense system, which has a more realistic significance than a moon landing.”

Zheng Xiweng took a deep breath and repeated, “Planet-level active defense system? Can you explain in detail?”

If someone else mentioned such a term, he might think it was exaggerated boasting, especially in Beijing.

But hearing it from Qiao Yu, he suddenly wanted to listen further.

“It sounds daunting but is actually quite simple. It’s a space-based laser interception system composed of quantum communication protocol satellites and high-energy lasers.

The goal is to achieve global coverage around the clock. The system would ensure seamless global monitoring, with the capability to handle multiple targets and actively intercept any ballistic missiles entering the sky.

Of course, achieving this requires millisecond-level response and anti-jamming capabilities. Previously, quantum technology wasn’t mature enough, but now we almost have the capability. Wait, let me calculate…”

Becoming increasingly excited, Qiao Yu opened his computer, pulled up the software, and started calculating using a supercomputer.

He now had access to a multitude of supercomputing resources.

Yanbei University’s supercomputing center provided him with an account for free anytime. Huaxia Chenlong Super Cloud also offered him an account with unlimited use, and his own Xi Yu Technology had a small server room…

This wasn’t a large computation, so the results came quickly.

“See, it doesn’t actually require much. Achieving this only needs 116 satellites via a three-layer hybrid orbit design.

Low Earth Orbit would require 88 satellites, each equipped with 200KW class free-electron lasers. They can be designed modularly and have their power upgraded through on-orbit space assembly technology.

The good news is that existing lunar project technology can be utilized. Medium Earth Orbit would need twenty satellites, with the final eight satellites positioned in geosynchronous orbit to monitor the global sky domain.

The laser emitters can achieve 100% effective interception through multi-wavelength synergy, destroying the exterior with ultraviolet rays and directly heating the fuel tank with infrared rays.

Perfect, look, we already have Plasma Channel Guidance Technology. Experiments have already been conducted, meaning that even missiles within the atmosphere could be intercepted.

Oh, the challenge lies in real-time decision processes. A real-time command system is required to achieve second-level response. I think this can be entrusted to AI or AGI technology.

To ensure 100% interception efficiency, blockchain technology can be introduced, sharing target data through quantum anti-hash algorithms, so a single-point failure doesn’t affect the entire system.

Simply put, it’s multi-satellite cooperative interception technology. To ensure timely response, at least three satellites should cover a given area.

This necessitates designing an adaptive game strategy and explainable AI layer. But the most crucial part is achieving highly efficient quantum protocols. But doesn’t this mean there’s no time to rest?”

By the end, Qiao Yu was mumbling to himself, and Zheng Xiweng was nearly dumbfounded listening.

Had he already designed the system?

He knew Qiao Yu was quick with research, but he hadn’t realized Qiao Yu could design such major engineering projects so fast!

“Hey…”

“You’re asking about the cost, right? We’ve said it can collaborate with lunar and other aerospace projects, so the R&D cost is hard to estimate. But the costs for satellite launches and laser assembly can easily be estimated.

Well, this technology is mature, so it shouldn’t cost much. Especially with more than a hundred satellites in total, the cost per satellite should be around ten billion US Dollars.

No, fifty billion RMB should suffice, meaning the entire project would cost about six hundred billion RMB.

It seems a bit expensive! But that’s alright; we can first launch about ten prototype satellites to validate the quantum-laser synergy mechanism’s efficiency.

This would already allow us to cover all of Asia, creating a regional defense net. Achieving 100% interception in the space region over Asia requires just over fifty billion RMB!

It’s still pricey, but think about it, Uncle Zheng! In the future, no one could say Earth doesn’t need to exist without certain locations!

Everything entering the space field would be within our space-based laser interception system’s control! Only our missiles can reach space, so this project’s worth initiating. Even if it means temporarily pausing the lunar mission.

My suggestion is to temporarily allocate the lunar mission funds and data to this new project. The lunar technology team can simultaneously collaborate and prepare to deploy this system. The world is uncertain, and we need to provide some certainty to the world!”

The entire plan was comprehensively presented.

Of course, Zheng Xiweng couldn’t decide on this matter; he was merely stirred with excitement.

Although Old Zheng never believed in ‘hearing the truth and being ready to die,’ if the system was implemented and cost him his life the moment it networked successfully, Zheng Xiweng wouldn’t hesitate for a millisecond.

This is the technology that could genuinely construct world peace! It would absolutely calm everyone down.

After swallowing several times, Zheng Xiweng finally said, “So, um, if the project is approved and research begins, your project group’s professors might need to undergo stricter screening and confidentiality training.”

Qiao Yu waved his hand and said, “No need. They’re focused on quantum simulation research, not involved in the overall engineering progress. Some technical aspects don’t require their involvement. The lunar project engineers are the leaders.

And don’t be in such a hurry. I’m just drawing conclusions based on general information. Detailed demonstration is still needed to see if it works. Even if it does, it’ll take two to three years at least, so the priority is handling their current rhetoric!”

Zheng Xiweng nodded instinctively. His mood was no longer glum, but he realized that he was easily swayed by Qiao Yu.

“So how do we respond now?”

“Just be honest! Tell them, we’ve always adhered to a win-win cooperation strategy. We said from the start that this technology wouldn’t be kept private!

That’s why we were almost close to signing a contract with Google, planning to help them cultivate relevant theoretical talent and jointly develop Quantum Simulation Technology! You can ask Google if you don’t believe it!

So this time, it’s purely because Microsoft intervened, making excessive demands that stirred up these issues. Why are they threatening us? If they’re unhappy, they should go hassle Microsoft!”