Sun Laiyan
Sun Laiyan (simplified Chinese: 孙来燕; traditional Chinese: 孫來燕; pinyin: Sūn Láiyàn; born October 1957) is a Chinese scientist who served as the Administrator of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) from 2004 to 2010, when he was succeeded by Chen Qiufa.
Early life[]
Sun was born in Beijing in October 1957.
Education[]
Sun attended Xi'an Jiaotong University majoring in cryogenic engineering.
Career[]
After graduating in 1982, Sun joined the as an Engineering Team Leader. From 1987 to 1993 he attended Paris No. 6 University and received a Ph.D.. Moving back to China, he became first the deputy director and the director of the Institute of Satellite Environment Engineering. In 1999, he was made the Vice-Administrator of the CNSA and in 2001 the Secretary General of the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (COSTIND). In 2004, he was appointed Vice-Minister for COSTIND and Administrator for CNSA.
Personal life[]
Sun is married with one daughter.
References[]
- "Administrators" from CNSA website. Accessed 24 July 2005.
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- 1957 births
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- Scientists from Beijing
- Xi'an Jiaotong University alumni
- Pierre and Marie Curie University alumni
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