Distinguished scientist Lu Yuanju（陆元九）, 101, has urged China's scientists, researchers, engineers and technicians （make）full use of their talents to contribute to the motherland and her people. "People in my generation （study）under enemy bombing and built our country from ruins," he said at his home in Beijing （late）. "My comrades（同事）and I spent our （young）in sending our country's rockets and satellites into space. Our successors have managed to place spacecraft on the moon and Mars, （accomplish）our country's thousand-year dreams of exploring the universe. I am very （hope）that our younger scientists, researchers, engineers and technicians can see their work a long-distance race, stay true to their missions, and use all their passion and energy to advance the nation's science and technology."
One of the founders of China's space industry, Lu played important role in the design and construction of the country's first satellite was lifted into orbit in April 1970.
In recognition of his service and contribution to China, Lu （award）the July 1 Medal.
