He received a master's degree in aviation engineering and a doctorate in aviation mathematics. From July 1938 to August 1955, Qian Xuesen worked in the fields of aerodynamics, solid mechanics, rockets and missiles in the United States, cooperated with his tutor to complete the research project of high-speed aerodynamics, and established the "Carmen-Qian Xuesen" formula. At the age of 28, he became a world-famous aerodynamicist.
1957 won the first prize of natural science of China Academy of Sciences. 1979 won the outstanding alumni award of California Institute of Technology. 1985 won the national special prize for scientific and technological progress. 1989 was awarded "Rockwell Medal", "World-class Science and Technology and Engineering Celebrity" and honorary member of International Polytechnic.
199 1 year 10 was awarded the honorary title of "National Outstanding Contribution Scientist" and the first-class hero model medal by the State Council and the Central Military Commission. 1995 65438+ 10 won the "1994 ho leung ho lee foundation Excellence Award" in October. 1999, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the State Council and the Central Military Commission decided to award him the "Two Bombs and One Satellite Meritorious Medal". ? In June 2006, he won the "highest honor award for China's space industry in 50 years"? .
On September/0/0, 2009, Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China, the Central Organization Department, the United Front Work Department, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League, the General Political Department and other 1 100 departments jointly organized1100 heroes who made outstanding contributions to the founding of New China and moved China since the founding of New China.
At 8: 06 on June 365438+1October 365438+1October 2009, Qian Xuesen died in Beijing at the age of 98.
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Comrade Qian Xuesen has the innovative spirit of bravely climbing the peak of science and technology. His persistent pursuit of science made him a world-famous scientist when he was young. After returning home, he bravely shouldered the heavy responsibility of creating China's space industry and made unremitting efforts for the Chinese nation to stand among the nations of the world.
He has always stood at the forefront of the world's science and technology, considered the major issues of China's scientific and technological development, especially the development of national defense science and technology from a strategic perspective with his foresight, put forward many creative and forward-looking important academic ideas and valuable suggestions, solved a series of key technical problems with profound knowledge and extraordinary wisdom, and made many landmark contributions to the development of China's missile and space undertakings.
He attached great importance to the cultivation of innovative talents in science and technology, devoted a lot of efforts to the cause of higher education and the construction of disciplines and specialties in China, vigorously advocated the cultivation of scientific and technological commanders and generalists, and put forward suggestions on improving the scientific and cultural quality of our military commanders as soon as possible. With exemplary actions, rigorous style and style of study, he has trained a large number of first-class scientists and engineering and technical experts who are worthy of historical responsibility.
Comrade Qian Xuesen has the demeanor that everyone is wise and valuable. All his life, he was aboveboard, adhered to principles, safeguarded the overall situation, was strict with himself, was healthy and upright, and always maintained the fine traditions of the party and the people's army. He is indifferent to fame and fortune, selfless and dedicated to his career, never caring about personal gains and losses, and always maintains the political nature of hard struggle.
He adheres to the truth, is scientific and realistic, is rigorous in his studies, strives for perfection, does not seek fame, has a democratic style of study, is good at uniting comrades, and enjoys high prestige in China's scientific and technological circles.
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