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China Mourns Loss of Legendary Aerospace Engineer
Wang Xiji, a renowned pioneer of China’s space industry, has passed away at the age of 105. As the chief designer of the nation’s first recoverable reconnaissance satellite, Wang played a crucial role in China’s early space program. He was instrumental in the development of sounding rockets and carrier rockets, including the Long March 1, which successfully launched China’s first satellite into orbit. Wang’s contributions to China’s space industry were recognized with numerous honorary titles, and his legacy continues to inspire new generations of aerospace engineers. This article was first reported by Chinadaily.com.cn.