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Qian Xuesen

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Qian Xuesen (Chinese: 钱学森; December 11, 1911 – October 31, 2009; also spelled as Tsien Hsue-shen) was a Chinese aerospace engineer and cyberneticist who made significant contributions to the field of aerodynamics and established engineering cybernetics. He achieved recognition as one of America's leading experts in rockets and high-speed flight theory prior to his deportation to China in 1955.

Qian Xuesen - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Chinese rocket scientist (1911–2009) In this Chinese name , the family name is Qian (Tsien) . "Hsue-shen Tsien" redirects here. For the 2012 biographical film, see Hsue-shen Tsien (film) . Qian Xuesen Tsien Hsue-shen 钱学森 Qian in the 1950s Born ( 1911-12-11 ) December 11, 1911 Shanghai International Settlement Died October 31, 2009 (2009-10-31) (aged 97) Beijing , China Alma mater National Chiao Tung University ( BS ) Massachusetts Institute of Technology ( MS ) California Institute of Technology ( PhD ) Kno

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