Qian Xuesen-the Father of China's Missiles (导弹) Name: Qian Xuesen Title (称号): The Father of China's Missiles Date of birth: December 11, 1911 Personal experiences: 1934: traveled to the United States for further study 1938: worked as a teacher as well as a researcher 1955: returned to China 1956: set up the first research institute (研究所) of rockets and missiles Contribution (贡献) : made important contributions to China's missile, rocket and space programs Why I admire (钦佩) him: spent all his life on the research and development of missile, rocket and space programs in China I think Qian Xuesen, a pioneer of China's missiles and rockets, is among the greatest people that have ever lived. He was born on . In 1934, he traveled across the Pacific Ocean to the United States for further study. There he received his Ph.D. degrees. In 1938, he became a as well as a researcher studying rockets and missiles. When he in 1955, the country's space research was almost a blank (空白) . In 1956, he set up the first research institute of rockets and missiles. From then on, he led his team to develop China's missile and rocket research programs and made important contributions. Because of his achievements, he got the title "". Qian Xuesen spent all his life on the research and development of missile, rocket and space programs in China. His great love of his country was expressed in his saying, "My career (事业) is in China, my success is in China and my home is in China!" His spirit encourages Chinese young people. I him so much. |
