Tsien Hsue-shen

Tsien Hsue-shen ({{zh-stp|t=???|s=???|p=Qián Xués?n}}; born 1911) is a scientist who was a major figure in the missile and space programs of both the United States and People's Republic of China (PRC).

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1911 - United States - People's Republic of China

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Tsien was the co-founder of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and became the "Father of Chinese Rocketry" (or "King of Rocketry") when he returned to China after being accused of being a communist by the United States government during the red scare of the 1950s.

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NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Communist - United States - Red scare - 1950s

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