摘要
China's space industry started in 1956.Half a century later,Chinastands among the world's leaders in space exploration.Love for the motherland compelled a large number of overseas-
China＇s space industry started in 1956.Half a century later,China stands among the world＇s leaders in space exploration.
Love for the motherland compelled a large number of overseasbased Chinese scientists and scholars to relinquish affluent lifestyles and return to their homeland. China＇s first-generation space specialists, most famous among them Qian Xuesen, ＂father of the atomic and hydrogen bombs,＂ dedicated themselves to China＇s space undertakings.
