Qian Xuesen, also known as Tsien Hsue-shen, was a prominent Chinese scientist and engineer, primarily known for his contributions to the fields of aeronautics and astronautics. Born on December 11, 1911, in Hangzhou, China, he studied at Shanghai Jiao Tong University before moving to the United States, where he earned a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
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