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Sun Jiadong: Life of an Aerospace Scientist(English Edition)

Author:Wang Jianmeng

Publication date:2019-08-01

ISBN:9787508542768

Language:English

Abstract:

Sun Jiadong is an academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the International Academy of Sciences for Europe and Asia (IASEA) and a recipient of China’s Two Bombs and One Satellite Meritorious Award and the State Preeminent Science and Technology Award (China’s highest honor in scie...
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Introduction

Sun Jiadong is an academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the International Academy of Sciences for Europe and Asia (IASEA) and a recipient of China’s Two Bombs and One Satellite Meritorious Award and the State Preeminent Science and Technology Award (China’s highest honor in science and technology). As one of the space technology founders and a legendary figure in China’s history of space exploration, Sun has witnessed how the aerospace industry of China developed from nothing to become one of the world’s best. Now in his 90s, he is still working tirelessly in the frontlines of aerospace engineering and talent cultivation.

Book catalogue

  • Cover

    1
  • Titlepage

    2
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS

    3
  • Author Introduction

    4
  • PREFACE

    5
  • Chapter 1 A Burning Passion for Aerospace past the Ripe Age of 70

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  • Chapter 2 A Brilliant Young Man with Soaring Ambitions and Unrelenting Determination

    7
  • Chapter 3 Approaching His Ideal: Preparation Meets Opportunity

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  • Chapter 4 Pursuit of Further Study in Moscow with High Expectations

    9
  • Chapter 5 Hard Work Pays Off

    10
  • Chapter 6 "The World Is Yours ... China's Future Belongs to You"

    11
  • Chapter 7 Golden Medal after Long Years Studying Abroad

    12
  • Chapter 8 Transition into Missile Research in Response to the Call of the Motherland

    13
  • Chapter 9 An Early Pioneer in Aerospace and Student of Qian Xuesen

    14
  • Chapter 10 From Imitation to Independent Development and Innovation

    15
  • Chapter 11 Missile Flying into Space from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center

    16
  • Chapter 12 Failure Leading to Success on the Uneven Journey of Scientific Experiments

    17
  • Chapter 13 Scaling New Heights in Research on Satellites

    18
  • Chapter 14 Development of China's First Satellite from Scratch

    19
  • Chapter 15 Being Outspoken Despite Potential Political Perils

    20
  • Chapter 16 Successful Launch of the "Dongfanghong-1" Satellite into Space

    21
  • Chapter 17 Miraculous "Shijian-1" Transmitting Remote Sensing Information to the Ground

    22
  • Chapter 18 Taking the Liberty to Halt a Potentially Risky Rocket Launch

    23
  • Chapter 19 Applied Satellites Orbiting the Earth while Contributing to Economic Development

    24
  • Chapter 20 Communication Satellites Helping Connect Distant Points on Earth

    25
  • Chapter 21 Making Every Effort to Adapt to Changing Situations

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  • Chapter 22 Chinese Satellites in Space Benefiting People on Earth

    27
  • Chapter 23 Success Stories of Chinese Rockets Spreading Far and Wide

    28
  • Chapter 24 Sino-US Negotiations on Satellite Launch Cooperation

    29
  • Chapter 25 Chinese People All Over the World Thrilled by Successful Launch of Long March Rocket

    30
  • Chapter 26 Deep Space Exploration Initiated with Substantial Preparation

    31
  • Chapter 27 Three-phase Chang'e Mission Takes Chinese Aerospace Industry to New Heights

    32
  • Chapter 28 China's Successful Landing of Chang'e-1 on the Moon Hailed Worldwide

    33
  • Chapter 29 Painstaking Efforts on a Long Journey to the Moon

    34
  • Chapter 30 New Satellite in Space Offering Services

    35
  • Chapter 31 Nerve-racking Satellite Launch on a Stormy Spring Night

    36
  • Chapter 32 Accurate Ground Navigation Services Guided by Satellites Dotted across the Sky

    37
  • Chapter 33 A Life Dedicated to Satellites and a Model of Patriotism

    38
  • Chapter 34 Happily Married for Nearly Sixty Years and Counting

    39
  • Chapter 35 A Contented and Peaceful Life Always Centered around Aerospace

    40
  • Chapter 36 One Last Hurrah from the Launch Site at Nearly 90 Years Old

    41
  • Chapter 37 Continued Aerospace Development Will Make China Stronger Than Ever

    42
  • Acknowledgments

    43
  • Copyright

    44
  • Backcover

    45

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