Little is often known internationally about China's space industry,
despite its significant growth in recent years. Figures in China's
Space Industry is a series that follows some of the key pioneers in
this journey. For readers interested in space, this can be an
informative series. This volume tracks the life of Lu Shijia, a woman
aerospace engineer. She studied aviation in Germany during the 1930s
before returning to China to assist the nation with her knowledge and
expertise.