Qian Xuesen

Author: Jiang Lai / Xiao Fen
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
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This book is a biographical story that vividly records the legendary life journey of the scientist Qian Xuesen. From his youth, he loved his country and science. Later, he studied and researched aerodynamics in the United States, co-proposing the "Kármán–Qian Formula" with his teacher and establishing engineering cybernetics. After the founding of New China, he actively sought to return to participate in the country's construction but faced unreasonable obstruction and persecution from the U.S. government. After five years, he finally returned to his homeland. He served in long-term technical leadership positions for China's rockets, missiles, and space vehicles, participating in the research and development leadership of short-range, medium-range, and long-range missiles and artificial satellites, making outstanding contributions. He was awarded the title of "National Outstanding Contribution Scientist" and the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" Medal, and was hailed as a People's Scientist.