Cheng Shih was a Chinese-American aerospace scientist born on October 30, 1916, in Wugang, Hunan, China. He made significant contributions to the field of space science and engineering. Throughout his career, Cheng became known for his expert knowledge and innovations in the aerospace sector, influencing the development of various technologies. He passed away on his birthday, October 30, 2008. Cheng's legacy remains embedded in the achievements of the aerospace community.
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Meaning of the name - Cheng
Success, achievement, progress, prosperity
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Cheng Shih belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Wugang, Hunan, China
Place of Death: Denver
Educated At: National Peiyang Technical Institute | University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Occupation: mechanical engineer
Spouses: Zhi-Mei Li Shih | Helen Chao Shih
Employers: Hanyang Arsenal | Reaction Motors | Glenn L. Martin Company | Martin Marietta
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for October 30, 1916
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 30, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 30, 2025 |
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| Sun | 6 Scorpio 57 | 7 Scorpio 31 | 27 Aquarius 28 |
| Moon | 26 Sagittarius 53 | 19 Aquarius 41 | 18 Sagittarius 5 |
| Mercury | 22 Libra 17 | 1 Sagittarius 13 | 1 Aquarius 48 |
| Venus | 26 Virgo 4 | 20 Libra 57 | 10 Aquarius 15 |
| Mars | 6 Sagittarius 12 | 26 Scorpio 33 | 0 Pisces 7 |
| Jupiter | 29 Aries 8 | 24 Cancer 56 | 0 Taurus 25 |
| Saturn | 1 Leo 11 | 25 Pisces 45 | 25 Cancer 41 |
| Uranus | 15 Aquarius 44 | 0 Gemini 20 | 20 Aquarius 6 |
| Neptune | 4 Leo 53 | 29 Pisces 48 | 2 Leo 51 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 17 | 1 Aquarius 25 | 2 Cancer 28 |
| Rahu | 23 Capricorn 39 | 15 Pisces 27 | 17 Capricorn 53 |
| Ketu | 23 Cancer 39 | 15 Virgo 27 | 17 Cancer 53 |
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