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Pioneering Chinese aerospace engineer Liu Jiyuan dies at 93
Liu Jiyuan, a leading figure in China's space programme development, has passed away in Beijing following a period of illness. The aerospace pioneer was 93 years old.
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China's space sector mourned the loss of Liu Jiyuan on Wednesday, with the nation's main space contractor announcing his death in the capital. Liu had been instrumental in advancing China's aerospace capabilities during a career spanning decades of technological development.
The engineer's contributions came during a formative period for China's space ambitions, as the country developed its independent spaceflight capabilities and infrastructure. His work helped establish foundational systems and expertise that would underpin subsequent generations of space programmes.
Liu's passing reflects the aging generation of Chinese scientists and engineers who built the nation's modern space sector from its early stages. The loss marks the end of an era for those who witnessed and shaped China's transition into a major spacefaring nation.
No further details regarding memorial arrangements or specific contributions were immediately available from the space contractor's announcement.