Qi Fayun, born on April 26, 1933 in Fuxian County, Liaoning Province (now Wafangdian City, Liaoning Province), Han nationality, space technology expert, chief designer of the Shenzhou spacecraft, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, academician of the International Academy of Astronautics.
He was the honorary dean of the School of Astronautics of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the consultant of the Science and Technology Committee of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, and was known as the "most beautiful teacher".
Personal Experience:
In September 1952, he entered the Beijing Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (now Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics) to study the aircraft department.
In September 1957, after graduation, he was assigned to work at the Fifth Research Institute of the Ministry of National Defense, where he participated in the development of missiles and rockets.
In 1967, he was transferred to the China Academy of Space Technology to engage in the development of satellites and spacecraft.
From November 1991 to September 1995, he served as the President of the Ministry of Aerospace Industry and the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Industry Corporation.
In 2001, he was elected as an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
Participated in the development of Dongfanghong 1, and presided over the development of 6 satellites, including Dongfanghong 2, Fengyun 2 and Dongfanghong 3.
While presiding over the "Shenzhou" spacecraft, he formulated an overall plan with Chinese characteristics and in line with China's actual conditions.
In April 2020, he was hired by the China National Space Administration as the "China Aerospace Public Welfare Image Ambassador".
Social Appointments:
Honorary Dean of the School of Astronautics, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Advisor to the Science and Technology Committee of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Clause. Member of the 9th and 10th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
Academician of the International Academy of Astronautics.
Personal achievements
Participated in the development of China's first satellite "Dongfanghong 1".
He presided over the development of six types of satellites, including Dongfanghong 2, Fengyun 2 and Dongfanghong 3.
He presided over the development of the "Shenzhou" spacecraft and achieved China's first manned flight.
Awards:
In 2000, he won the China Engineering Science and Technology Award.
In 2003, he won the "Qiushi" Outstanding Scientific and Technological Achievement Collective Award.
2003 Ho Leung Ho Lee ** Science and Technology Progress Award in the Technical Science Award.
In 2019, he received the International Astronautical Federation "Hall of Fame" award.
On December 19, 2023, he won the 2023 Ho Leung Ho Lee ** "Science and Technology Achievement Award".
Social Contribution:
Qi Fayun's scientific research work and leadership have had a profound impact on the development of China's aerospace industry and promoted China's independent innovation in the aerospace field.
His work and achievements have inspired generations of aerospace science and technology workers and cultivated a large number of talents for China's aerospace industry.
Character evaluation:
Qi Fayun is known as a technical expert in China's aerospace field, and his spirit of self-reliance and hard work is regarded as the core of the aerospace spirit.
His work not only made a breakthrough in technology, but also set an example for China's aerospace industry in spirit.
Qi's contributions are widely recognized, and his story and spirit have had a positive impact both at home and abroad.