Two Bombs, One Satellite
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Two Bombs, One Satellite (Chinese: 两弹一星) was an early nuclear and space project of the People's Republic of China. Two Bombs refers to the atomic bomb (and later the hydrogen bomb) and the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), while One Satellite refers to the artificial satellite. China tested its first atomic bomb and hydrogen bomb in 1964 and 1967 respectively, and successfully launched its first satellite (DFH-1) in 1970.[1][2] 23 scientists involved in the project were awarded the title Two bombs and one Satellite Meritorious Award (Chinese: 两弹一星功勋奖章) in 1999.[3][4]
List of Two bombs and one Satellite Award awardees[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "China in Space: Carrying Forward the Spirit of Two Bombs and One Satellite". Retrieved 31 May 2016.
- ^ "China builds "two bombs, one satellite" memorial museum". Retrieved 31 May 2016.
- ^ "1964: "Two bombs and one satellite" launch successfully". Retrieved 31 May 2016.
- ^ "两弹一星". Retrieved 31 May 2016.
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