Wang Xiji (July 26, 1921—), a native of Kunming, Yunnan Province, is a consultant and researcher at the China Academy of Space Technology, and an expert in China's satellite and return technology. He is the winner of the Ho Leung Ho Lee Science and Technology Progress Award, the Meritorious Service Medal of Two Bombs and One Star, and an academician of the International Academy of Astronautics and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Wang Xiji served as the chief engineer of the Eighth Academy of the Seventh Aircraft Ministry, the chief engineer of the Ministry of Aerospace Industry, the vice president of the China Academy of Space Technology and the director of the Science and Technology Committee.
Personal Experience:
On July 26, 1921, Wang Xiji was born in Kunming, Yunnan.
In 1942, he graduated from Southwest Associated University.
In 1949, he received a master's degree from the Virginia Institute of Technology.
In 1958, he joined the Communist Party of China and was transferred to Shanghai Mechanical and Electrical Design Institute as chief engineer in the same year.
In 1960, he presided over the development of China's first liquid-fuel sounding rocket T-7M and successfully launched.
In 1970, he proposed and presided over the development of China's first satellite launch vehicle, "Long March-1".
In 1975, he was responsible for the development of China's first returnable satellite and its successful launch.
In 1987, he was elected as an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
In 1993, he was elected as a member of the International Academy of Astronautics.
In 1999, he was awarded the "Two Bombs and One Star" Meritorious Service Medal.
Social Appointments:
Consultant and researcher of China Academy of Space Technology.
Chief Engineer of the Eighth Academy of the Seventh Machinery Department.
Chief Engineer of the Ministry of Aerospace Industry.
Vice President of China Academy of Space Technology and Director of the Science and Technology Committee.
Main Achievements:
He presided over the development of China's first liquid-fuel sounding rocket T-7M and successfully launched.
He proposed and presided over the development of China's first satellite carrier rocket "Long March 1".
The successful development of China's first re-entry satellite has made China the third country in the world to master satellite re-entry technology.
Awards:
In 1985 and 1992, he won the special prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award.
In 1999, he was awarded the "Two Bombs and One Star" Meritorious Service Medal.
Ho Leung Ho Lee ** Science and Technology Progress Award.
Social Contribution:
Wang Xiji's scientific research work has promoted the development of China's space industry, especially in the field of satellite and return technology, and laid the foundation for the international status of China's space technology.
His education and guidance work has cultivated a large number of aerospace science and technology talents, and has had a far-reaching impact on the sustainable development of China's aerospace industry.
Character evaluation:
Wang Xiji is considered a pioneer of China's aerospace industry, and his scientific research spirit and contributions to the country have been highly praised by peers and the public.
His perseverance and innovative spirit, as well as his selfless dedication to the aerospace industry, have inspired generations of astronauts.
Wang Xiji's life is a relentless pursuit of the aerospace industry, and his story and achievements are regarded as an important chapter in the history of China's aerospace industry.