Prof./Dr. Sun Laiyan Administrator, China National Space Administration

Born in October 1957 in Beijing.

Graduated from Xian Communication University in 1982 majored in Cryogenic Engineering and joined Beijing Institute of Satellite Environment Engineering as Engineering Team Leader, Deputy Division Director.

1987-1993 studied in Paris No. 6 University and received Phd Degree. Acting as Deputy Director, Director of Beijing Institute of Satellite Environment Engineering and satellite environment engineering professor, during which time received number of ministerial and national awards.

1999 transferred to and appointed as the Vice Administrator of China National Space Administration (CNSA).

2004, Administrator of CNSA.

Married, Father for one daughter with wife as a Senior Engineer.