Space, vast and immeasurable by conventional terms such as length, width or height, has fascinated people around the world for centuries. Countless people have tried to unravel its secrets using various tools and experiments such as rockets and satellites. Recently, an innovative 11-year-old boy from China joined this quest and aroused the admiration of many with his remarkable feat: he built his own rocket to explore the mysteries of space. Meet Yang Hong Sen, a young resident of Zhejiang, China, who has a deep passion for rockets and science. At just 11 years old, he not only created the launch codes for the rocket itself, but also built his own rocket. His efforts have garnered widespread praise and recognition. Yang’s interest in rockets was sparked when China conducted the legendary launch of the Long March 2 – an event he witnessed at the age of four. From that moment on, he fell in love with rockets and began studying them with unwavering devotion.
Now, seven years later, Yang has written 600 lines of code to build his rocket, catching the world’s attention. His journey into the world of rocketry began at a very young age, and he has supplemented his knowledge with online courses, in-depth study of physics and chemistry, and hands-on experience. In 2022, he spent ten consecutive months building his own solid-fuel rocket at home. In 2023, he launched a rocket called “Sen Xing,” but unfortunately it crashed due to a minor glitch. Undeterred, Yang remained calm and immediately began investigating the cause of the failure. Currently, Yang is planning to launch his second rocket and hopes it will be one of China’s best. He believes his success will contribute to China’s reputation on the world stage. His dream is to build a rocket that will have a significant impact around the world. Yang shares the stages of his rocket building, along with his studies and observations, extensively on social media, where he has gained a following of 400,000 people. His parents are proud of their son’s achievements and fully support him. Yang has even converted his living room into a rocket research studio.
Yang’s father, who admits he doesn’t know much about space, admires his son’s calm and thoughtful approach to problem-solving. He is proud of Yang’s determination and persistence. “Even if one of the rockets he built fails, it doesn’t matter,” his father says. “It was his first attempt, so he will learn from it. Whatever my son wants to do, I support him. As a father, I am proud of his persistence. When he encounters technical problems, he is able to solve them. He tells me about them and asks me for advice, even though I know nothing about space.”
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Experts in the field appreciate Yang’s dedication and efforts. His love for space has become a much-discussed topic throughout China. People not only notice his achievements, but also admire the support and encouragement of his parents.
Reaching for the stars
Not only is Yang passionate about space studies, but he is also an excellent student, consistently achieving top marks in all subjects. In addition to his academic pursuits, he is also very interested in the world of space. His dream is to get accepted into the prestigious Civilian Defense University in China, where he hopes to build real rockets that will be sent into space and make his country proud. Yang works tirelessly day and night to achieve this goal.
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