For immediate release 2 December 1997
The Future Of China's Space Race
Revealed At HKUST
The scientific advances needed to develop the spacecraft and space stations of the future will be explained by Prof Fenggan Zhuang in a speech at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology on 8 December.
Prof Zhuang, Deputy Director of the Science and Technology Council of the China National Space Administration, will review past
achievements and outline future trends in space technology during a Distinguished Lecture in Science.
During his talk, Prof Zhuang will also describe the scientific hurdles that need to be overcome to build and operate commercial space stations, reusable launch vehicles and other spacecraft.
An expert in aerodynamics, Prof Zhuang received his PhD in aeronautics and mathematics from the California Institute of Technology in 1950. He was Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Aeronautics PRC from 1981 to 1988 and also served as
Vice-President of the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology. In addition to his current position, Prof Zhuang holds professorships at Peking University and Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is also a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the International Academy of Astronautics.
Event: Distinguished Lecture in Science by Prof Fenggan Zhuang Title: China's Space Technology--Achievements and Future Trends Date: Monday, 8 December 1997
Time: 3-4pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre C, Academic Concourse, Hong Kong
University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon
Language: English Note to Editors:
You are welcome to cover the event. For further information, please contact Ms Lisa Li of the Public Affairs Office at 2358-8556 or email
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