Five scientists awarded China's highest aerospace honor

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of China's aerospace industry, China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) held a ceremony to give five senior space experts what has been called the "highest honor in the history of China's Aerospace Industry". The five experts are Qian Xuesen, Ren Xinmin, Tu Shoue, Huang Weilu and Liang Shoupan.

Another group of space experts were given awards by CASIC; Zhong Shan and 32 other experts were given an award for an "outstanding contribution to China's space program over the last 50 years". Shi Luguang and 73 other experts were recognized as having made a "significant contribution to China's Aerospace Industry in the as 50 years."

The leader of CASIC said that China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation is now doing important research into the development of key weapons. It hopes the new generation of astronauts will learn from the award recipients, give priority to national interests, and make great contributions to China's national defense and aerospace program.

By People's Daily Online