Qian Xuesen dies at 98; rocket scientist helped establish Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Sunday, November 1, 2009 - 02:21
in Astronomy & Space
Deported in 1955 on suspicion of being a Communist, the aeronautical engineer educated at Caltech became known as the father of China's space and missile programs. Qian Xuesen, a former Caltech rocket scientist who helped establish the Jet Propulsion Laboratory before being deported in 1955 on suspicion of being a Communist and who became known as the father of China's space and missile...