Qian Xuesen was an outstanding scientist renowned at home and abroad, and the founder of China's aerospace industry. Based on his lifelong adherence to the spiritual creed of "refusals" — refusing to be a slave of a conquered nation, refusing to be bound by conventions, refusing to fear admitting mistakes, refusing to covet fame and fortune, refusing to shy away from responsibilities, and refusing to tire of educating others — this paper sorts out his remarkable life stories: pursuing scientific dedication to the country as his lifelong mission, pioneering landmark theoretical achievements such as the Qian Xuesen Trajectory, Engineering Cybernetics and Systems Engineering, devoting himself to overcoming numerous key technical barriers, and discovering and nurturing top scientific and technological talents without being constrained by rigid conventions. With his lifelong endeavors, Qian Xuesen erected a dual monument of scientific accomplishments and moral integrity, providing an inexhaustible spiritual driving force for scientists and technicians in the new era to practice self−reliance and self−improvement in science and technology and contribute to the national rejuvenation.

Qian Xuesen  /  scientist spirit  /  serving the country through science  /  scientific and technological innovation  /  talent cultivation  /  Two Bombs, One Satellite