Qian Xuesen's story after returning to China

After Qian Xuesen returned to the motherland, he received meticulous care and great attention from the party and the government. The desire for the new China to be strong at an early date prompted him to write to Premier Zhou and put forward a plan to develop China's missile technology.

In April, in the building of the General Staff of the People's Liberation Army in China, Premier Zhou Enlai presided over an unusual meeting of the Central Military Commission. The central topic of the meeting was Qian Xuesen's introduction to China's planning ideas for developing missile technology. Looking at the kind eyes of so many top military leaders of the Republic of China, a sacred sense of mission arises spontaneously.

1956, 10 year10.8, China's first missile research institute was announced, with Qian Xuesen as its president. From then on, under the direct leadership of Premier Zhou and Marshal Nie, Qian Xuesen began his career as a technical leader in the rocket, missile and space industry in New China. On this day, the autumn is crisp and the autumn wind is pleasant. The energetic Qian Xuesen gave 156 college graduates the first "Introduction to Missiles" class. It is Qian Xuesen's dream for many years to personally train China's specialized technical personnel engaged in missiles. Today, his dream came true. How can he not be excited and proud? In a few years, these trained college students will become the backbone of China's rocket, missile and space technology teams.

1960165438+1On October 5th, China successfully launched its first domestic short-range missile. This is an important turning point in the history of our military equipment.

The road to scientific research is not smooth. 1in March, 962, a medium and short-range missile designed by our country fell 300 meters in front of the launching position shortly after taking off, and a big hole was blown out on the ground.

Qian Xuesen went deep into the control system for the first time, and worked with comrades to find the cause of the failure and improve the scheme. 1On June 29th, 964, the flight test of China's first self-designed medium and short-range missile was successful. 1October 27th, 1966, 10. Following the instructions of Premier Zhou Enlai, Qian Xuesen assisted Nie Shuai and directly led the "two-bomb combination" flight test of carrying an atomic bomb with a short-range missile. The missile flew normally, and the atomic bomb exploded at a predetermined distance and height. From the first atomic bomb explosion to the successful development of the first missile nuclear weapon, it took 13 years for the United States and more than two years for China. This success shocked the world.

196565438+1October 8, Qian Xuesen formally submitted a report to the state, suggesting that the research plan of China's artificial satellite should be made as soon as possible and included in the national task. 1On April 29th, 1965, the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense put forward the planning idea of 1970 or 197 1 launching China's first artificial earth satellite on the basis of inviting experts such as Qian Xuesen to fully study and demonstrate. The Central Special Committee approved the plan in principle. Qian Xuesen contributed wisdom to solving many key technical problems in the implementation of the satellite development plan. During the "Cultural Revolution", the trial run of "Long March 1" could not be carried out. Qian Xuesen assisted Premier Zhou and played a special role in leading the normal development of artificial satellites.

"Long March 1" was successfully tested on1August 22nd, 969. From 65438 to 0970, under the direct care of Premier Zhou Enlai, Qian Xuesen and other experts launched the first artificial satellite at the satellite launch base. On April 24th, 1970, China's first artificial satellite with a weight of 173kg was successfully launched, and the music of Dongfanghong resounded all over the world.

Qian Xuesen's great contribution to science and technology is various. Up to now, 7 monographs and more than 300 papers have been published. With his rich knowledge in the fields of collectivity, power, guidance, aerodynamics, structure, computer and quality control, he has played a great role in organizing and leading the development of new China rockets, missiles and spacecraft, and made outstanding contributions to the rapid development of China's rockets, missiles and aerospace industry.

1979 Qian Xuesen's alma mater, California Institute of Technology, awarded him the title of "Outstanding Alumni". 1In June, 986, the Southern California Chinese Scientists and Engineers Association awarded him an award. 1989 international technology and technology exchange conference awarded Qian Xuesen the titles of Willard W. F. Rockwell Jr., a world-class scientific and engineering celebrity, and honorary academician of the International Institute of Technology. At home, he is an outstanding scientist praised by the central authorities and respected by the people, and is known as "the father of China's atomic bomb".