In 2003, the successful flight of Shenzhou 5, China's dream of manned spaceflight, and Qian Xuesen, the father of the two bombs who was recuperating, was also excited: although he was 92 years old, Qian Xuesen was still clear-headed, and soon asked to meet astronaut Yang Liwei.
Before Yang Liwei arrived, Qian Xuesen asked 3 questions to the people around him.
"He came from Inner Mongolia”As a veteran of China's scientific circles, Qian Xuesen carefully inquired about the landing site of Shenzhou 5, and tried to grasp all the details of this manned space mission
"Is Wang Yongzhi still there?”Wang Yongzhi is the chief designer of China's manned space program and is also one of the important founders of this field.
"Is Chen Xin from the Institute of Medical Sciences still there?”Chen Xin is an important leader in China's aerospace medicine, because manned spaceflight requires both precision spacecraft and healthy astronauts, so Chen Xin's role is also difficult to replace, and Qian Xuesen is also very concerned about his physical condition.
I have to say that Qian is still so concerned about China's aerospace and scientific undertakings in his nineties, and what is even more commendable is that he can still discuss problems with others so logically and comprehensively at this time, which is really touching and admirable!
But in the tone of the three words "are you still there" asked by Qian Xuesen, we can also hear a little helplessness - as a 92-year-old man, Qian Xuesen's deceased people are withering one after another, like falling leaves in the wind, so he is also very concerned about the recent situation of Wang Yongzhi and Chen Xin, and he did not forget to add:
"He (Chen Xin) seems to be a little older than me. ”The bystander hurriedly replied:
"No, he's in his 80s. ”Since then, starting with Shenzhou 5, every Chinese astronaut will report to Qian Xuesen's home to send his most sincere wishes to this great predecessor and share his experience in the mission.
On October 31, 2009, Qian Xuesen died of illness at the age of 98.
Qian Lao is immortal!