Road to Space

About this book

"We see every step in China's rapid rise into space and follow those hardworking and creative pioneering scientists like Qian Xuesen and others as they struggle to build Dongfanghong 1, the first Chinese satellite, the mighty Long March Rockets, the Shenzhou spacecraft, and the Chang'e Moon Exploration Project. Learn about the personal lives of the astronauts, often from simple rural beginnings, as they tell their incredible stories of hard work, bravery, and triumph as they soar to the stars.And the space program has provided China and the world with many technical advancements, including the Beidou global positioning system, giving a wealth of civilian applications of the knowledge gained from the efforts to conquer space. In addition, China's astronauts are teaching young children about the possibilities of space travel, giving new generations reasons to dream of flying in the stars.With 85 historic photos, this book will inform and inspire future generations to learn from these heroic efforts to take China into space, to the Moon, Mars, and beyond!"--Google books.