Qian Xuesen was born in Hangzhou On December 11, 1911. After (graduate) from Shanghai Jiaotong University, he traveled to the United States for (far) study. There he received his Ph. D degrees in both aerospace and mathematics. Later, he became a teacher as well as a researcher who studied rocket and missile theories. Qian decided (return) to his country. The Americans tried to stop him from going back to China,he made it. People said he could have made much more money if he had stayed in the U.S. He(simple) laughed and replied, "My family name is Qian, but I don't like qian."
In 1956, Qian Xuesen set up the (one) research institute of rockets and missiles in China. From then on, he wascharge of developing China's missile, rocket and spacecraft research programs. He was the pioneer in these fields and (honor) as "the Father of China's Missiles" Qian is the(proud) of the Chinese nation.
Qian Xuesen(pass) away in 2009, but his spirit still encourages Chinese youth today. His devotion to his country was expressed in his saying, "My career is in China, my success is in china and my destination is in China!"