Founded on October 25, 1952, under the name of Beijing Institute of Aeronautics, Beihang University is the first institution of higher education in aeronautics and astronautics established after the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. Beihang University has always inherited its pioneering spirit, taking serving the nation as its highest pursuit. It is dedicated to nurturing top-notch talent, developing advanced equipment, and continuously forging ahead at the forefront of China's higher education. A total of 100 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, along with over 280,000 outstanding contributors, have emerged from here. Upholding the motto of "Integrating Virtue with Brilliance and Combining Knowledge with Practice," they have filled numerous domestic gaps by successfully developing and launching various types of aircraft. Their accomplishments compose a brilliant chapter of fostering pillars of the nation and forging national strength through the relentless pursuit of excellence.