Guo Yonghuai in major scientific and technological projects

Guo Yonghuai was an outstanding Chinese aerodynamicist and applied mathematician, and one of the important pioneers and organizers of China’s modern mechanics. He was the only scientist among the 23 Chinese “Two Bombs and One Satellite” Meritorious Medal winner who had made significant contributions in the three major fields of missiles, atomic bombs (hydrogen bombs), and artificial satellites. He had made significant contributions to the development of China’s national defense, the development of aerodynamics, gas dynamics, detonation and the emerging discipline of mechanics, and the training of scientific and technological successors. This paper presents the reviews on Guo Yonghuai’s life and academic achievements, examination of his extensive work in initiating China’s mechanics, and study of his outstanding contributions to the <bold>major scientific and technological</bold> projects. Finally, this paper also presents the brief discussions of the contribution and influence of Guo Yonghuai’s scientific thought as a strategic scientist.