The Epic of China's Space Flight - A Documentary on Cutting-Edge Science

Author: Liang Dongyuan
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book primarily focuses on the development and launch history of China's rockets, missiles, satellites, and spacecraft, as well as the selection and training of two generations of astronauts. It centers its narrative around the launch site, providing a comprehensive portrayal of the challenging and secretive journey of China's advanced defense development over five decades. From the decision-making behind the nation's leaders to the breakthroughs achieved by hundreds of thousands of scientists and engineers; from the intense geopolitical struggles between major international powers to the relentless dedication of countless scientists and engineers at the launch site, every aspect is vividly depicted. The author has long been involved in the field of advanced defense, interviewing people from top leadership to grassroots personnel over the course of more than a decade. When China's "921" project was still in the early stages of discussion, the author captured numerous images of on-site debates and site inspections. When the launch site was first selected, the author personally wrote "Station I" and "Station II" on two wooden stakes he had erected on the site and designed the foundation commemorative cup. Subsequently, the test buildings and launch towers for the spacecraft launch site were constructed at this location. The author has since been actively involved in and closely followed every stage of the "921" project, collecting a wealth of project stories, reviewing thousands of archival documents, and interviewing numerous participants. Notably, through his visits to the former directors and chief designers of the seven major systems of the "921" project, he has acquired a wealth of valuable historical materials. The author meticulously traces the journey of the Chinese people's ascent to the heavens, presenting a panoramic account of the magnificent history of China's space exploration.