Qian Xuesen was born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on December 11, 1911. After his graduation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 1934, he crossed the Pacific Ocean to the United States for further study. There he received his Ph. D. degrees (博士学位) in both aerospace (航空航天) and maths. After he graduated, he became a teacher as well as a researcher who studied rockets and missile theories (火箭和导弹理论).
He made important contributions (贡献) to the missile and space programs in China. When he came back to his motherland in 1955, the country's space research had hardly begun. In 1956, he set up the first research institute (研究所) of rockets and missiles. From then on, he led the development of China's missile, rocket and spacecraft (航天器) research programs. He was a pioneer in all of these fields and was known as"The Father of China's Missiles". He is the pride of the Chinese people.
He passed away on October 31, 2009 at the age of 98, but he is a man who still encourages Chinese young people. His deep love for his country was expressed in his saying, "My career (事业) is in China, my success is in China and my destination (终点) is in China!" When someone said he could make much more money if he stayed in the United States, he laughed and said, "My family name is Qian, but I don't like qian."
Qian Xuesen —the Father of China's Missiles | |
Place and time of | He was born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province in 1911. |
Early experiences | ●He graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and travelled the Pacific Ocean to the US for further study in 1934. ●He to China in 1955. |
Achievements | ● He set up the first research institute of rockets and missiles in1956. |
● He spent his whole life in China's missile, rocket and spacecraft research programs. | |
Great spirits | ● He loves China . |
● He doesn't think that money is the most important for him. | |
