At Zhonghua's Space Development Center, tens of thousands of staff bustled through the sprawling complex.
The newly established Space Development Center stood near Zhoushan Port. With the state's formidable mobilization capabilities behind it, the entire facility had sprung into existence in less than two months.
It had originally been a semi-public military base. Zhonghua had massively expanded the existing facilities, and more high-rises and factories were still under construction around the vast complex.
To staff it, Zhonghua had transferred key personnel from its three major aerospace centers. The place was a gathering of elites, bringing together a wealth of aerospace talent from across the country.
With the threat of the Gemini Civilization looming and the Ghost Captain providing further impetus, nations around the world had independently increased their investments in aerospace and established their own space development agencies.
Not just Zhonghua, but America and the nations of Europa were pouring virtually all their national resources into aerospace development.
This was a civilization's response to danger. Under the threat of a powerful enemy, the major powers, long preoccupied with infighting, had finally turned their attention toward the boundless universe they had been so slow to explore.
Recently, any technology stock even remotely connected to space had soared, becoming the hottest investment in the world. Countless investors poured capital into this emerging industry, destined to rise alongside humanity's development, hoping to claim a share of its enormous future profits.
Zhou Hai, the recently appointed head of the Space Development Center, watched the bustling scene beyond the glass window with a surge of pride. This... was humanity's future!
Just then, someone knocked, and his secretary entered. "Minister, new instructions from above. We're to clear an area as soon as possible and arrange security at classification level A!"
After taking office, Zhou Hai had