RADIATION PROTECTION ›› 2025, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (1): 77-94.

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Carry forward the "Spirit for Two Bombs & One Satellite" and "MaLan Spirit"

ZHENG Junzheng   

  1. National Institute for Radiological Protection, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100088
  • Received:2024-12-11 Online:2025-01-20 Published:2025-01-21

Abstract: It must be deeply reminisced about the time when our country was still poor and backward and suffered the blockade and suppression of hostile forces such as international hegemonism, during which the arduous rise and stubborn development of independent nuclear science and technology as well as national defense science and technology industry in China. The unforgettable Eastern roar of the Malan Nuclear Test Site in the Lop Nur Desert on October 16, 1964, shattered the nuclear monopoly of world nuclear superpower. Following that, self-reliance, tenacious struggle, and accomplishing technological miracles such as "Two Bombs and One Satellite" that shocked the world were truly magnificent and glorious! Outstanding sons and daughters of the Chinese nation bravely took the responsibility as backbone of the country, disregarding their own safety and lives to achieve China’s status as a nuclear weapon state. The "Two Bombs and One Satellite" pioneers and the thousands of Malan soldiers who worked hard to build the country’s nuclear deterrence will go in history and inspire future generations. The whole society must steadfastly continue and practice the "Two Bombs & One Satellite spirit" and the "Malan spirit", fulfilling the duties and forging ahead for the great historical mission of revitalizing China.

Key words: Two Bombs and One Satellite, Malan spirit, nuclear science and technology, nuclear bomb, missile, artificial satellite, LIN Junde, hard struggle, selfless dedication