Pioneering Chinese Aerospace Scientist Liu Jiayuan Dies at 93
Summary
Pioneering Chinese aerospace scientist Liu Jiayuan has died in Beijing at the age of 93. He helped develop the control systems for China’s first-generation strategic weapons and launch vehicles and later led the China National Space Administration.
Key Points
- China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation said Liu Jiayuan died in Beijing on Monday due to illness.
- Liu developed and led the control systems for China’s first-generation strategic weapons and launch vehicles starting in 1960.
- He was appointed deputy commander-in-chief of China’s manned space program in 1992 and headed the China National Space Administration from 1993 to 1999.
- His death follows the recent passing of another leading Chinese rocket scientist, Wang Xiji.
