Qian Xuesen dies at 98; rocket scientist helped establish Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Qian Xuesen, a former Caltech rocket scientist who helped establish the Jet Propulsion Laboratory before being deported in 1955 on suspicion of being a Communist and who became known as the father of China's space and missile programs, has died. He was 98.

By Claire Noland

November 1, 2009