On the morning of November 23, more than 50 teachers and students from the School of Management visited the China Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology (the Fourth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Limited) for study and exchange. Wang Su'an, Deputy Director of the Dongfeng Learning Center of the Fourth Academy of Aerospace, and other leaders warmly received the teachers and students and organized the visit. Wang Zhaoxu, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Management, counselors Yuan Yuan and Li Hengyu, and student affairs secretaries Zhang Mengyu and Gong Xue participated in the event.

The students first visited the Exhibition Hall of the Fourth Academy of Aerospace, a distinctive patriotic aerospace education base built by the academy. Through the three chapters of the exhibition—"Past, Present and Future"—they gained a comprehensive understanding of the academy's entrepreneurial journey, corporate image, comprehensive strength and development achievements. The students said they deeply felt the aerospace spirit of Chinese aerospace workers: pursuing dreams, daring to explore, collaborating to tackle tough challenges, pursuing win-win cooperation, and striving to surpass. As young people in the new era, they emphasized the need to learn from the aerospace pioneers, inherit their spirit and moral character, continuously improve their abilities, and enhance their knowledge and skills through persistent learning.
Subsequently, the group visited Xi'an Aerospace Propulsion Machinery Co., Ltd. (Factory 7414) and Xi'an Aerospace Propulsion Test and Control Technology Research Institute (Institute 401). Wang Jianfeng, Secretary of the Party Branch of Xi'an Aerospace New Energy Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of Factory 7414), and Wang Junjing, Director of the Human Resources Department of Institute 401, warmly received and accompanied the visit. The students learned about the research, development and production of metal shells and nozzle metal parts for solid rocket motors, as well as the testing of solid rocket motors, the development of special instruments and meters, and the processing of precision structural parts. They noted that every breakthrough in the aerospace field epitomizes China's scientific and technological progress, and marveled at the rapid development of China's aerospace industry. This development not only drives humanity to explore the universe, broaden horizons and realize dreams better, but also brings numerous benefits in technology, energy and industry, making aerospace an important force leading scientific and technological innovation and social development.
This visit received strong support from Chen Leisheng, an outstanding alumnus of the School of Management and Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the Fourth Academy of Aerospace. It further deepened the exchange and cooperation between the school and enterprises, enabled a clearer understanding of enterprises' talent demands, and laid a solid foundation for building a high-quality employment platform for graduates. At the same time, it strengthened the connection between the school and its alumni. In the future, the School of Management will continue to strengthen contact with outstanding enterprises, deepen school-enterprise cooperation, and support talent cultivation.
Students' Visit Comments
Zhao Yizhuo, Undergraduate of the Class of 2021This precious opportunity to visit the Fourth Academy of Aerospace allowed us to not only learn about the latest development trends in the aerospace field, but also step into a modern factory with advanced manufacturing processes. I am deeply impressed by the rapid development of our motherland and the endless exploration of Chinese aerospace workers. The new era is an era for strivers, and young people are the future of the country and the hope of the nation. As a student of Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), we should root ourselves in the motherland, contribute to its development with concrete actions, and serve the national strategic needs with NPU's strength. As a student of the School of Management, we need to continuously explore new paths for the development of "Management + Technological Innovation", dare to take on responsibilities, be good at taking actions, and bravely shoulder heavy burdens, so that our professional knowledge can shine in a broader field and scale more scientific peaks. Yang Shuyan, Master's Student of the Class of 2023Led by the school's leaders, I was fortunate to visit the Fourth Academy of Aerospace for study and exchange. I was shocked by the scale and modern facilities of the academy, which covers a vast area and has multiple R&D centers. The modernization level and efficient operation of the facilities in each R&D center made me truly feel the strong strength of China's aerospace technology. During the visit, I also had the opportunity to learn about the development history and achievements of China's aerospace industry. The major achievements of China's aerospace industry not only make the Chinese people proud, but also attract worldwide attention. The successful launch and mission completion of a series of satellites and probes mark China's breakthroughs in aerospace technology and science, and have won higher recognition for China's aerospace strength from the world. After the visit, I am full of confidence in the prospects of China's aerospace industry. As the world's second-largest economy, China's investment and R&D strength in the aerospace field are remarkable. (Written by / Fu Xiaofan; Reviewed by / Wang Zhaoxu)